Coordinating Center for Research to Promote the Health of Children with Birth Defects and People with Developmental and Other Disabilities

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Coordinating Center for Research to Promote the Health of Children with Birth Defects and People with Developmental and Other Disabilities: The purpose of this cooperative agreement award is to develop a central NCBDDD Coordinating Center to actively outreach and establish innovative partnerships with academic and other researchers to expand upon the scientific knowledge to promote the health and well-being of babies, children, and adults by studying and addressing the causes of birth defects; help children reach their potential by understanding developmental disabilities; reduce complications of blood disorders; and improve the health of people living with disabilities. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the nation’s capacity to carry out public health research in the areas of birth defects; developmental disabilities; complications of hereditary blood disorders; and improving the health of people living with disabilities across the lifespan. The activities will vary over the years of the award depending on funding, but the overall objective are for one awardee to: Establish a coordinating center for research; Advance evidence-based practices and policies that promote the health and well-being of the populations served by NCBDDD; Conduct research in support of NCBDDD priorities; Communicate and disseminate information with and for stakeholders and other audiences; and Evaluate and report on progress and findings.