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Finding New Ways to Detect and Address Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Last year, Minnesota Masonic Charities became the first donor to help create and launch MIDB. Building on its remarkable legacy of support for the University of Minnesota to tackle some of the most leading-edge research in cancer and children's health, Minnesota Masonic Charities committed $35 million to establish and name the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. “Our long-standing partnership with the University of Minnesota aligns with our mission to make meaningful contributions to society. MIDB is another example of how we can unite the incredible expertise of the University with the capacity of Minnesota Masonry to benefit our entire state and, indeed, the world,” said Eric Neetenbeek, president and CEO of Minnesota Masonic Charities.

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Cultivating the Adolescent Brain: MIDB’s Genius Labs Initiative Awakens Potential Through Nature and Play

Genius Labs is an experiential educational initiative that connects brain science, agriculture, and daily life.
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Study Shows that Children Score Worse on Cognitive Tests Following School Vacation

The researchers also concluded that children in research studies might be evaluated unfairly based on the calendar.
Dr. Casey Burrows holding an infant alongside Dr. Meghan's Swanson in an MRI imaging suite

Unmasking Autism

MIDB researchers lead the charge to understand this disorder at its earliest stages and to support families along the way.
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