University of Rochester IDD Research Center focusing on autism and neurodevelopment
Official title: University of Rochester Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-11551654 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A comprehensive research center at the University of Rochester is coordinating multiple scientific cores to study autism and other developmental disorders, with the goal of advancing understanding and care for people with these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,151,400 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD103536-05S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11551654 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder or related neurodevelopmental conditions, and families participating in research to advance IDD understanding.
✕Less likely to help
Most participants in foundational research cores may not directly receive a new treatment but contribute to knowledge that could inform future care.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that coordinates four scientific cores and a broad portfolio of basic, translational, and clinical projects related to intellectual and developmental disabilities. It brings together leading experts to guide research on autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopment, and brain function, with a focus on people living with these conditions. The center emphasizes collaboration, recruitment, neuroimaging, cell and molecular imaging, and animal-based studies to build a cohesive IDD research program. Through structured thematic clusters, the program aims to integrate findings from basic science to potential clinical applications. The overarching aim is to accelerate discovery that could inform future therapies and supports for individuals with IDDs and autism.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could yield deeper insights into autism and developmental brain disorders, potentially guiding new approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and support.
How similar studies have gone: Prior IDD research centers have shown that coordinated, multi-core approaches can accelerate discovery and translation to clinical practice.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Foxe, John J — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Foxe, John J
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.