Welcome to the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute.  We are pleased to provide you with information and ongoing developments in the fields of neurodevelopmental disorders. 

In 1998, dedicated families concerned about autism helped found the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. Their vision?  Experts from every discipline related to the brain working together under one roof, toward a common goal; curing neurodevelopmental disorders, starting with autism.  

That was the beginning of our journey.  As we continue this journey, almost 10 years later, autism drives us but does not define us.  Today the M.I.N.D. Institute is home to a collaborative community of leaders in fields ranging from neuroscience to education and from molecular biology to developmental pediatrics.  This community is working together to combine current science with new technologies and new theories to identify causes, treatments, and ultimately, cures for neurodevelopmental disorders that include autism, fragile X syndrome, Tourette syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and ADHD.

Standing shoulder to shoulder, families, scientists, physicians, educators, and administrators from around the world are working together to unlock the mysteries of the mind.  While much work needs to be done, UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute is committed to using an integrated, comprehensive research approach to understanding the causes and finding cures for these neurodevelopmental disorders.

Innovative treatment studies are being generated from the ground breaking research coming from the M.I.N.D Institute.  Utilizing the advanced biomedical technology and research infrastructure of the University of California, Davis, we pursue treatments and preventions that will ensure better futures for the one in twenty Americans with autism, fragile X, Tourette’s syndrome, learning disabilities, or other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, fragile X syndrome and learning disorders are increasingly recognized. It is now estimated that 1 in 20 children are diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder.  It is likely that you know an individual with one of these disorders.  At the M.I.N.D. Institute, the “race is on” to identify the causes and develop better treatments, interventions, and preventions for the neurodevelopmental disorders that affect children and families around the world. 

Check our website often for resource information. Whether you are looking for the latest in research information, clinical programs, contributing to the M.I.N.D. Institute, or to check the schedule of our Distinguished Lecturer Series, I hope that you will find our Web to be a trusted source of information. 

Sincerely,

Robert Hendren, D.O.
Professor of Psychiatry, Tsakopoulos-Vismara Chair
Executive Director