The UCLA IDDRC is organized around the following themes

• Basic research into core causes of developmental disabilities.
• Basic research and translational research designed to lead to possible interventions to treat causes as well as improve quality of life for patient and family.
• Interact with clinical services to implement and translate basic research findings into clinical studies.
• Education to train next generation of researchers.
• Communication of research discoveries to clinicians, patients, and family members in our community.