Ongoing research studies:
We are working to understand the cells that autoimmune disease begins in. Our hope is to be able to prevent autoimmunity in people with Down syndrome.
Links for more information and to sign up!
This is the work that powers most of our research at BRI!Â
We collect health data and blood samples from our Research Star Participants!
We frequently work WITH families to collect together with clinical studies - no extra needlesticks!
Links for more information and to sign up! We look forward to welcome you, our NEXT Research Star Participant!
Work with our collaborators!
Dr. Esbensen is a national leader in behavior in people with DS and a friend of the lab!
Dr An is a talented dentist-scientist working with us to study how oral health impacts overall health in people with DS! We think this can teach us about aging, autoimmunity and Alzheimer's disease. Join here.
Dr Rea is a KL2 INCLUDE Scholar conducting research on cognitive abilities and challenging behaviors in youth with Down syndrome. Join here.