Clinical Translational Research Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11522710 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded center supports research on neurodevelopmental disorders like Angelman syndrome and autism to better understand causes and improve treatments for children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | August 25, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,149,539 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD103573-05S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11522710 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children and families affected by Angelman syndrome or autistic spectrum conditions who may participate in registries, observational studies, or future trials.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit from specific studies but contribute to broader knowledge that could inform future therapies.
What this research studies
This grant funds the UNC Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, which brings together clinicians and scientists to study how brain development affects disorders such as Angelman syndrome and autism. The program includes a Clinical Translational Core and a Research Participant Registry to connect patients with studies and streamline data collection. Researchers work on brain behavior relationships, early detection, and potential interventions, with an emphasis on translating findings into real-world care. The center emphasizes collaboration across departments and with clinical services to accelerate discoveries that could help affected children and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to earlier detection, better interventions, and more precise care strategies for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Prior IDDRC efforts have advanced understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and supported translational research, with ongoing activity in brain-behavior links and early intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dichter, Gabriel S — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Dichter, Gabriel S
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.