Guided IDD research at DC partner centers to understand and improve developmental disorders in children
Official title: Admin Supplement_District of Columbia Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (DC-IDDRC)
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-11520943 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A $1.19 million NIH grant supports coordinated, translational research across four DC medical centers to uncover causes and develop new ways to prevent or lessen intellectual and developmental disabilities in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,194,878 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD105328-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11520943 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and youth with or at risk for intellectual and developmental disabilities, particularly within the DC region and affiliated centers.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if their involvement does not align with specific interventions or outcomes being tested.
What this research studies
This grant funds a collaborative program across Children’s National, George Washington University, Howard University, and Georgetown University to explore the roots of intellectual and developmental disabilities and develop practical therapies. It emphasizes translational research that moves findings from basic science toward real clinical applications, with a focus on interventions and biomarkers. The program also provides shared core facilities and training to nurture multidisciplinary IDD research and to create an intellectual home for investigators in this field. The aims include identifying causes, preventing or improving IDDs, and addressing co-morbid mental health conditions through measurable outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to better prevention strategies, earlier identification, and more effective treatments for children with IDDs.
How similar studies have gone: Prior IDD research has yielded important insights, and translational efforts like this have shown promise in moving discoveries toward clinical use.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaillard, William Davis — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Gaillard, William Davis
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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.