Understanding and Helping People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Official title: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers
Funded at Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger · NIH-11309348 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This center helps researchers better understand, treat, and prevent intellectual and developmental disabilities like autism.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,184,001 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD103538-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11309348 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This center supports a wide range of research, so individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially children with autism, might find opportunities to participate in specific projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in specific research projects or those without intellectual and developmental disabilities may not directly benefit from this center's activities.
What this research studies
This center brings together experts to explore intellectual and developmental disabilities, including conditions like autism and adrenoleukodystrophy. They use advanced tools like brain imaging, genetic analysis, and behavioral studies to learn more about these conditions. A key part of their work focuses on how sleep, circadian rhythms, and brain development affect children with autism. The goal is to move discoveries from the lab into real-world care and prevention strategies for the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to identify, treat, and prevent intellectual and developmental disabilities, improving the lives of affected individuals and their families.
How similar studies have gone: This center has a long history of over 30 years supporting research in this field, building upon past successes in understanding and addressing intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Where this research is happening
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Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schlaggar, Bradley L — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Schlaggar, Bradley 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.