Research Pathway

Goals of the Research Pathway

• Develop comprehensive research skillset needed to become a Principal Investigator
  • Describe and apply the research methodologies and study designs used to conduct high quality research related to developmental disabilities.
  • Apply the statistical tools necessary for analysis of research data.
  • Develop and refine grant-writing skills through experience and mentorship
• Contribute to scholarship through conference presentations, posters, and manuscripts
• Facilitate a smooth transition and offer a competitive advantage when applying for academic faculty positions

Areas of Research Emphasis

Research Areas include but are not limited to:

• Clinical Research (e.g., behavioral and bio-behavioral interventions)
• Basic and Translational Research
• Implementation Science
• Public Health and Epidemiologic Research

Learn more about some of the ongoing projects in our division

Training Opportunities Included

• Direct hands-on mentored research experience
• Collaboration with research mentors both within the division and across the University
• Training in the responsible conduct of research and regulatory practices
• In-depth training in grant writing
• Training in biostatistics
• Opportunities to present work at academic conferences
• Option to complete additional Master’s of Science degrees in:
  • Public Health
  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Investigation
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research and Policy

Learn more about degree program offerings

Other Resources Available

• Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC)
• University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
• Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)
• Tuition benefits for coursework if pursuing additional coursework or degrees

Examples of Research Projects completed by previous fellows

• Use of Risperidone in DBP Clinical Practice
• Seasonality of Birth and Head Circumference in Children with ASD- (MPH Thesis) Jara Johnson, D.O.
• Yield of Genetic Testing in Children Diagnosed with ASD – Jessica Roesser (Reiffer) M.D.
• Perception of Development and Disability by Refugee Families – Abigail Kroenig, M.D.
• Experience of Families Whose Babies did not Pass Newborn Hearing Screening – (M.P.H. Thesis) Robert Nutt, M.D.
• Timing of ASD Diagnosis for Latinx Children in Rochester – Jenniffer Herrerra, M.D.
• Auditory Processing in Youth with/without ASD – Emily Knight, M.D., Ph.D.