Hawkeye IDDRC: Advancing understanding and care for intellectual and developmental disabilities
Official title: University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC)
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-11519885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-center program aims to combine basic and clinical work to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities across ages, with a focus on underserved rural populations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,157,699 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD103556-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11519885 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with IDD, including autism, across all ages, and families in rural, underserved areas who may participate in genetic/epigenetic studies or clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit from a given study component, depending on the specific research focus and eligibility.
What this research studies
This program links genetics, epigenetics, and environmental factors to better understand developmental disabilities like autism. It coordinates four cores to move discoveries from lab to clinic, including patient recruitment, biobanking, and trials for new treatments. Researchers work across the lifespan, from early development to adulthood, to tailor care and improve outcomes for individuals with IDD in rural communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with IDD could see faster diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and better access to clinical trials and supportive services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous IDD research centers have shown that integrated basic-clinical approaches can accelerate translation and improve outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Strathearn, Lane — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Strathearn, Lane
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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.