MIND Institute IDDRC at UC Davis helps uncover autism and developmental disabilities
Official title: MIND Institute Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-11520657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center grant supports researchers at UC Davis to study autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities and to develop better prevention and treatment approaches.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,143,953 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD103526-05S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11520657 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other intellectual/developmental disabilities who may participate in clinical assessments, behavioral studies, or biomarker research.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit from specific interventions developed by the center, even though their data or samples contribute to broader knowledge.
What this research studies
This grant funds an interdisciplinary program at the MIND Institute to study the nature, causes, and consequences of intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a special focus on autism. It supports multiple cores and projects to translate basic discoveries into practical methods for diagnosis, prevention, and care. The center collaborates across departments to recruit diverse human participants and to share tools that speed discovery. Researchers use a combination of behavioral, genetic, and clinical approaches to understand IDD and ASD better. The aim is to produce evidence-based strategies that can benefit individuals and families affected by these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier diagnosis, targeted interventions, and improved quality of life for people with autism and related developmental disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: The center reports a long track record of publications and externally funded projects, suggesting productive prior work in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van de Water, Judy a. — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Van de Water, Judy a.
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.