Ravens Honored for a Legacy of Service and Community Impact

In recognition of more than 26 years of partnership, philanthropy, and community leadership, Kennedy Krieger Institute presented the Baltimore Ravens with the Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Community Award, one of the Institute's highest honors, at its annual Society Reception in June.

Therapeutic Foster Care Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary

On May 16, 2026, Kennedy Krieger's Therapeutic Foster Care program held a special celebration to mark the program's 40th anniversary.

A New Clinic, Cool Research & Our Nervous System

What is neurofibromatosis? On this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain, Dr. Brad Schlaggar talks with neurologists Dr. Stephanie Morris and Dr. Jaishri Blakeley about this rare disease which affects about 1 in 2,500 individuals

Artificial Intelligence Could Make Autism Screening More Accessible

Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Penn Engineering announcing the development of an advanced artificial intelligence system that measures a child’s ability to imitate simple body movements using ordinary video recordings.

First-of-Its-Kind Study Reveals How Sleep Strengthens Memory and How Epilepsy Can Disrupt the Process

Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that memory consolidation during sleep depends on coordinated activity among three brain regions and disruptions to this activity can impair memory performance.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Recognized Four Awardees at Annual Society Reception for Their Generous Contributions and Service to the Institute

The event honored four distinguished individuals and community partners whose leadership, advocacy, and service have advanced Kennedy Krieger’s mission.

A Legacy of Miles, Generosity, and Impact

For three decades, Jay Culotta has demonstrated the extraordinary power of one person’s commitment to a cause. Through Run for Hannah, a peer-to-peer fundraising effort inspired by his daughter, Hannah Rose, Jay transformed a single marathon into a remarkable community movement, rallying hundreds of supporters on behalf of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

New Driving Simulator Helps Restore Independence for Spinal Cord Injury Patients at Kennedy Krieger

The International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) at Kennedy Krieger Institute has received a generous grant from the Samuel and Margaret Gorn Foundation to purchase a driving simulator aimed at helping individuals with spinal cord injuries regain independence. 

Restoring Motion, Rebuilding Hope

A rare spinal cord condition suddenly made it difficult for Glenn to move his left leg. At Kennedy Krieger, he received the care he needed to get up and running again.