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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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The Synapse: Nov. 2021

After more than a year of renovation, the new MIDB facility opened its doors to the public on Nov. 1.
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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.
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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.
National Report: National Report: More than a Quarter of Workers Still Unvaccinated  September 21, 2021

National Report: More than a Quarter of Workers Still Unvaccinated

National Report on the Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19.
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"Impact" Launches Arts Issue

New Issue Impact magazine focuses on careers in the arts for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.