The Hawkeye Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC)
This center brings together experts to understand, prevent, diagnose, and treat intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, for people of all ages, especially in rural areas.
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 ID | NIH-11132640 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This center aims to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, from childhood through adulthood. It brings together different types of research, from basic science to clinical care, to find new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat these conditions. The center will also help identify genetic and environmental factors that contribute to developmental disabilities in young children. A key part of its work involves recruiting patients, collecting biological samples, and running clinical trials for new treatments, with a special focus on serving rural communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, across all age groups, particularly those in underserved rural populations, may be ideal candidates for future participation or benefit from this center's work.
Not a fit: Patients whose conditions are not related to intellectual or developmental disabilities would likely not directly benefit from this center's specific research focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this center could lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat intellectual and developmental disabilities, improving quality of life for affected individuals and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Establishing research centers like this one is a proven approach to foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research, building upon existing scientific knowledge to accelerate discoveries.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Strathearn, Lane — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Strathearn, Lane
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.