The MIND Institute Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
MIND Institute Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
This center brings together many experts to understand, prevent, and treat intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
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 ID | NIH-11310380 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The MIND Institute Center focuses on understanding the causes and effects of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism. Researchers here work together on many projects to find new ways to prevent and treat these conditions. The center also has special facilities, including a core that helps recruit people for studies, provides expert diagnoses, collects samples, and uses technology for treatment research. This collaborative approach aims to speed up discoveries that can help individuals and families affected by IDD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, may be ideal candidates for future research opportunities supported by this center.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by intellectual or developmental disabilities would not directly benefit from this specific research center's focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This center's work could lead to a deeper understanding of IDD, better diagnostic tools, and new, more effective treatments and prevention strategies for conditions like autism.
How similar studies have performed: As one of 14 national centers, this center builds upon a network of established research efforts, suggesting a foundation of prior success in similar collaborative models.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- 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 below.