Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

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Unique Patient Care

One of the first of its kind, a one-stop clinic and research location specializing in pediatric neurobehavioral conditions, merging M Health Fairview clinical care with research to inform best clinical practice and improve treatment for children in our care and community.  

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Research Collaboration

World-renowned experts in neuroscience, brain imaging, pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, and child development collaborate at MIDB to understand how the child brain grows and thrives.

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Community Services and Education

Researchers, clinicians, educators, and policy and public health experts work together through MIDB to quickly advance and apply findings to improve the health of our local and global community.

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Introducing the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

MIDB was made possible by donations from:

  • Minnesota Masonic Charities
  • Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation
  • Otto Bremer Trust
  • Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation
  • Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
  • Drs. Gail A. Bernstein and Thomas J. Davis Trust
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MIDB received $3.5M to lower barriers to accessing & navigating services for children with developmental/emotional/behavioral concerns.
The Synapse-Your Connection to MIDB News
At MIDB, we have amazing opportunities in the research and clinical spaces, and to be present and engaged in communities.
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The research team found that alcohol, cannabis and nicotine use were each associated with an increased prevalence of suicidal thoughts.

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