News and Updates

Kennedy Krieger Institute Appoints Joshua C. Becker, Van Brooks, Dr. Michelle Melicosta to its Board of Directors

Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally renowned organization with the mission of improving the lives of children, adolescents and adults with disorders and injuries of the nervous system, recently appointed Joshua C. Becker, Van Brooks and Dr. Michelle Melicosta, to its board of directors.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Appoints Tony Chukuka and Maynard McAlipin to its Board of Directors

Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally renowned organization with the mission of improving the lives of children, adolescents and adults with disorders and injuries of the nervous system, recently appointed Tony Chukuka and Maynard McAlpin, two private sector executives with DEI and healthcare technology experience, to its board of directors.

Kabuki Syndrome Foundation Awards $125,000 to Fund Research at Kennedy Krieger Institute

Dr. Jacqueline Harris seeks to develop a neurocognitive and neurobehavioral assessment tool for use in future clinical trials.

Kennedy Krieger Patient with Kabuki Syndrome Stars in Episode of ABC's 'The Good Doctor,' Spotlighting This Rare Disease

Dr. Jacqueline Harris, pediatric neurologist at the Institute, consulted on the episode, which airs On March 7.

New Pediatric Checklist Uses Data and Clinician Experience to Better Define Developmental Milestones

Eight developmental experts, including a Kennedy Krieger pediatrician, partnered with the CDC to create the new and clearer milestone checklist

Effects of Gastrointestinal Issues Extend Beyond Individuals With Autism to Their Families

Study examines experiences of families who have children with both ASD and GI symptoms.

Kennedy Krieger Institute and University of Maryland Receive $2.9 Million Grant to Implement Antiracist, Trauma-Informed Training

The Collective for Antiracist Child and Family Systems will train more than 2,000 Maryland service providers over 5 Years.

Children With Chronic Health Conditions, and Those With Special Education Needs, Should Receive More Help With Online Learning

Pediatric Clinicians Play Key Role in Ensuring Access to Critical Resources, a Kennedy Krieger Researcher Writes in JAMA Pediatrics.

Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Should be Screened for Abnormal Cholesterol Levels, Physicians Recommend

Guidance stems from research that indicates autism to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.