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The Synapse Dec. 2021

Our work together has brought to life a vision to unite expertise from across the University under one roof.
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MIDB Researchers Receive Award to Reveal a Common Impairment Underlying Diverse Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The grant will study specific genes and their effects on mitochondrial function.
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MIDB Researchers Receive Award to Develop a New Approach for Individualizing Treatment of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

A study on the use of a neuroimaging technique called precision functional mapping for transcranial magnetic stimulation in children.
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain signage

Research, Treatment and Community Engagement at the Core of New UMN Brain Institute

The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain aims to bridge gaps across treatment, research and community integration.
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New U of M Research Center to Focus on How the Brain Works

A new center to nurture unusual collaborations to explore brain development opened Monday in Minneapolis.
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Lobbying Efforts Lead to Research Opportunities on the Effects of Substance Use on Families

One of two grants awarded to the U of M for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study.
Saonli Basu and Mark Fiecas

Analyzing Big Data to Understand the Developing Brain

School of Public Health Biostatistics faculty Saonli Basu and Mark Fiecas co-lead the analytics core at MIDB.
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ICI Moves to MIDB

A new era of collaboration across the University to advance brain health in support of each person’s journey as a valued community member.
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Institute for Brain Development Opening this November at the U of M

A one-stop destination where diverse expertise comes together to accelerate discovery and improve brain health throughout life.
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University of Minnesota Receives NIH Funding to Study Early Child Brain Development

The two grants are for research on the impact of substance exposure during pregnancy on child brain and behavioral development.