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How a drinkable nutrient could improve memory and attention in kids affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders A swirling tornado of energy—that’s how ShawnMarie Prevost describes her 6-year-old daughter, Kailei. “She sings, she hums,…

Responding to research documenting health disparities in the autism community, investigators at University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration have joined a national research network formed to improve the physical health and…

Anita Randolph, PhD, has been named Director of Community Engagement and Education for the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB). Randolph has extensive experience in community outreach and community organizing, and she is a…

It’s hard to overstate the importance of a strong start in life. About 80% of a person’s brain growth happens before age 3. And in adolescence, the brain goes through another major round of growth and change. But disruptions such as…

CEHD plays a starring role in the new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain to help children build healthy connections for life There are many ways the human brain can go off track during development—trauma, poor nutrition,…

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has awarded a $2 million, multi-year grant to the University of Minnesota Foundation to support tele-outreach services through the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain.

Beyond Dr. Damien Fair’s groundbreaking ADHD and autism findings, he’s fighting racism in academia and getting real on Twitter “Your brain—it’s a fascinating place,” says Damien Fair. He would know. In 2020, the University of Minnesota…

Through creative collaboration, U of M neuroscientists and mental health experts are translating scientific breakthroughs into life-changing care Sophia Vinogradov is quick to point out what’s missing in her field, psychiatry. “…

Recognized as the first to advance understanding of the impact of early iron deficiency on neurodevelopment associated with mental health.

We are excited to work with you to establish MIDB as a model for how to do translational, integrative, and community work, including opening information channels between experts, gaining feedback from the community about research questions…