title: The NeuroDevNet vision.
abstract: The NeuroDevNet Network of Centres of Excellence has created the first trans-Canada effort devoted to the study of brain development from basic to clinical to societal perspectives. NeuroDevNet's vision is to accelerate efforts to (i) understand normal brain development; (ii) enhance our ability to make diagnoses of when normal development goes awry; and (iii) develop interventions to improve or prevent neurodevelopmental disorders. An early diagnosis coupled with the right therapies, The NeuroDevNet Network of Centres of Excellence has created the first trans-Canada effort devoted to the study of brain development from basic to clinical to societal perspectives. NeuroDevNet's vision is to accelerate efforts to (i) understand normal brain development; (ii) enhance our ability to make diagnoses of when normal development goes awry; and (iii) develop interventions to improve or prevent neurodevelopmental disorders. An early diagnosis coupled with the right therapies, Demonstration Projects. Funds were also allocated for an Opportunities Initiative. There is a wide of expertise amongst NeuroDevNet members. Researchers are supported by the management centre, three Platforms (Imaging; Genetics/ Epigenetics; Animal Models) and three Cores (Neuroethics; Neuroinformatics; Knowledge Translation). We emphasize multidisciplinary training of young researchers to advance the understanding of brain disorders that affect children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Genetics, Center for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Child and Family Research Institute, Research & Technology Development Office, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. dang@cmmt.ubc.ca
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goldowitz
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McArthur
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000254:growth & development*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002170:Canada; D006078:Government Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D058025:Interdisciplinary Studies; D016730:Program Development