Some of the world’s finest scientists
and physicians investigate
childhood neurological
diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital and
its academic partner
Baylor College of
Medicine. These researchers work to understand the underlying mechanisms of
these disorders, develop new and improved treatments for patients, and
discover cures for these devastating conditions.
The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute
The new Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) will accelerate the study and
treatment of pediatric neurological disorders, such as:
- Angelman syndrome
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Language disorders
- Mental retardation
- Rett syndrome
The NRI will allow basic science and clinical
research scientists to leverage emerging technologies and invent new
ones. Researchers, clinicians and educators will work together in
close proximity—literally and figuratively – speeding the adoption
of new therapies to treat and better understand these devastating
neurological conditions.
Blue Bird Circle Clinical Research Center
Physicians in our clinic are conducting several
clinical research studies to develop new treatments
for patients
with neurological disorders. These include studies for autism,
brachial plexus birth palsy, genetic brain malformations , epilepsy,
fainting (syncope), multiple
sclerosis, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, Rett syndrome, sleep
disorders and stroke.
For more information about ongoing clinical
studies, please call 832-822-1253.
Texas Children's Blue Bird Circle Rett Center
The
Blue Bird Circle Rett Center is one of the few centers in the
U.S. that specializes in the diagnosis and care of girls and
women with Rett syndrome, a rare developmental disorder most
often found in girls. The Rett Center includes a multidisciplinary
team of physicians and researchers who investigate the causes of
Rett syndrome, and work to better diagnose and treat this disorder
through the clinic at
Texas Children’s and
laboratories at Baylor College of Medicine.
The Gordon and Mary Cain Pediatric Neurology Research Foundation
Laboratories
Research being conducted at the
Gordon and Mary Cain Pediatric Neurology Research Foundation Laboratories seeks to better understand the biological origins of
childhood epilepsy, related learning disabilities and
other neurological disorders. The impact of seizures upon learning and memory formation is another focus of intense research. These efforts focus on new treatments and cures for these debilitating conditions.
Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Research Center
The Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Research Center at Baylor College
of Medicine sponsors research into several human diseases that cause
developmental disabilities and mental retardation. The goals
are to identify as many causes as possible of mental retardation and
disability, to prevent these disorders, and to provide therapies
that improve the quality of life of affected individuals and their
families.
