Training program for researchers focused on child psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Duke-North Carolina Central University (NCCU)-Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Training Program in Child Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Program (DN-IPT)
This program is all about helping new researchers learn how to study and understand mental health and brain development in children, so they can find better ways to diagnose and treat these conditions as kids grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10847843 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to train postdoctoral fellows in understanding and researching psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions in children. It emphasizes the importance of brain development and its relation to these conditions, which can affect children and manifest later in life. The training includes various methodologies such as brain imaging and digital health to improve diagnosis and treatment. By enrolling new fellows each year, the program seeks to create a pipeline of skilled researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge in this critical area.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing psychiatric or neurodevelopmental challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or do not have psychiatric or neurodevelopmental conditions may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for children with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focusing on interdisciplinary training in child psychiatry have shown promise in developing effective treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Posner, Jonathan E — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Posner, Jonathan E
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.