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Center on Human Development and Disability
Overview of the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Research Center
MRDDRC
The University of Washington's Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (MRDDRC),
based at the Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD),
provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary research program in
the field of mental retardation/ developmental disabilities and
related aspects of human development. Research is carried out
in three major domains: (1) Developmental and Molecular Genetics,
(2) Developmental Neuroscience, and (3) Developmental Processes
and Behavioral Science. Interdisciplinary collaborations are
emphasized in research carried out in connection with Research
Emphasis Areas: Autism, Craniofacial Malformations, Developmental
Toxicology, Ecological Factors, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile
X Syndrome, Infectious Disease and Immunology, Joubert Syndrome,
Learning Disabilities, Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Neurodevelopmental
Oncology. Five scientific core facilities and one administrative
core enhance the effectiveness of scientists carrying out their
research as part of the MRDDRC. The scientific core support facilities
are as follows: (1) Genetics, (2) Neuroscience, (3) Behavioral
Science, (4) Infant Primate Research Laboratory, and (5) Instrument
Development Laboratory. Other MRDDRC objectives include training
researchers in various disciplines, disseminating research findings,
and maintaining linkages to clinical training activities and
exemplary service programs.
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