Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) at Kennedy Krieger/Johns Hopkins
Official title: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers
Funded at Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger · NIH-11521856 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centers-based NIH grant supports researchers studying intellectual and developmental disabilities to find ways to prevent, diagnose earlier, and improve lives for people with conditions like autism and related disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,155,259 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD103538-05S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11521856 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders and related conditions, may benefit from advances in screening, diagnosis, and translational treatments.
✕Less likely to help
People without IDD or without participating in translational research are unlikely to directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a multi-disciplinary center that coordinates clinical translation, genomics, neuroimaging, and behavioral phenotyping to understand IDD. It emphasizes translating lab discoveries into clinical practice and public policy to prevent or lessen disability. The center includes a focus on sleep and brain development in children with autism, aiming to identify biomarkers and better outcome measures. Researchers collaborate across core facilities to move ideas from labs to clinics and communities. Patients and families may see faster access to improved screening and potential new approaches over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to earlier identification, better interventions, and policies that support individuals with IDD.
How similar studies have gone: Past IDDRC efforts have translated basic findings into clinical tools and community resources, with ongoing progress in IDD research.
Where this research is happening
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Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schlaggar, Bradley L — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Schlaggar, Bradley L
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.