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Advancing knowledge of human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Rett Syndrome Story

Improving care for those with Rett Syndrome

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The story of the Waisman Center’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

The story of the Waisman Center’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

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Neurodegenerative Disease Story Collage

Neurodegeneration research at the Waisman Center from gene to organelle to cell to brain

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Genomics Cluster Hire

Genomics and genetics cluster hire brings expansion into new research avenues

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Fragile X Syndrome Xinyu Zhao story

Discovery reveals mitochondria as potential treatment target for fragile X syndrome

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Understanding the connection between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease

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Speech Language Story Hero

Language through the lifespan: How Waisman researchers are advancing knowledge of speech and language in Individuals with IDDs

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Waisman Center BioLibrary

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John D. Wiley Seminar Series

Spring 2024 Schedule

Regional Center renamed

The Regional Center for CYSHCNs has been renamed to Children's Resource Center-South.

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Tracy L. Hagemann, PhD
STAT3 drives GFAP expression and accumulation in a mouse model of Alexander disease

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