Investigating brain structure and function in developmental disabilities
Brain Imaging Core
This study is looking at how the brains of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities work, using special imaging tools, to help us learn more about how these conditions affect behavior and to improve the experience for patients during brain scans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11132931 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by examining brain structure and function in both animal models and individuals at risk for these conditions. The Waisman Brain Imaging Core provides advanced imaging tools, including MRI and PET, to facilitate these investigations. Patients may benefit from acclimatization procedures that help them prepare for imaging, as well as from the development of new methodologies for studying brain function. The research aims to enhance our understanding of neurodevelopment and its impact on behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals exhibiting or at risk for intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to intellectual and developmental disabilities may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using neuroimaging techniques to study brain function in developmental disabilities, indicating that this approach is both established and promising.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alexander, Andrew L — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Alexander, Andrew 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 below.