Center for Brain Development and Neurological Disorders
The clock starts ticking surprisingly early for brain development. Even before birth, factors like maternal stress, inadequate nutrition, and substance use can alter critical neural connections as they form. Brain injuries from stroke or lack of oxygen can have lifelong effects on a child’s developing brain.
It is currently impossible to reverse changes that impact the brain once a child reaches later childhood or adolescence. Early interventions and personalized therapies can change how we diagnose and treat neurological disorders and injuries before the window for effective treatment closes.
The Center for Brain Development and Neurological Disorders will advance research on the developing brain, leading to earlier interventions and preventative therapies—and improving quality of life for patients and families.
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Transforming care for the developing brain
Pediatric neuroimaging has immense potential to deepen our understanding of fetal, neonatal, and childhood brain development. Patients will benefit directly from the development of cutting-edge neuroimaging technologies, leading to improved health outcomes and potentially life-changing interventions.
Through an innovative rethinking of the scanning process and a comprehensive imaging data program, the Center for Brain Development and Neurological Disorders will transform pediatric neuroimaging into an efficient and powerful means to diagnose and treat neurological disorders.
The path forward
The Center for Brain Development and Neurological Disorders will be one of only a few institutions worldwide to serve as a leading research center focused on pediatric neuroimaging for multidisciplinary, personalized care. Your gift to the Center for Brain Development and Neurological Disorders will be put into action immediately, supporting programs today that will yield incredible results. This Center will benefit children and families throughout the St. Louis region and beyond.