Research News Releases

Kennedy Krieger Institute Unveils New Endowed Research Fund Focused on Down Syndrome Care Across the Lifespan

Wawa Foundation contributes $156,000 to start the fund in honor of Jay Culotta, a retired Wawa executive and longtime Kennedy Krieger donor

Kennedy Krieger Receives $5 Million Grant to Expand Reach of Its Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Clinic and Support School Students

Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support Long COVID-19 research for patients in low-resource areas.

Kennedy Krieger and UC Davis Collaborate on Clinical Tool to Predict Mental Health Concerns Following Concussion

A Grant from the CDC will fund a five-year, multi-site study of 11 to 17 year olds to determine who is at risk for anxiety, depression after mild traumatic brain injury.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Researchers Receive Launch Award From State to Study Rare Pediatric Leukodystrophy

Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission awarded $14.1 million in grants, including more than $350K to Kennedy Krieger, to promote innovative research.

Autism Increased Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization or Mortality, According to New Research From Kennedy Krieger

Common co-morbidities with autism spectrum disorder contributed to less favorable outcomes for patients, the study said.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Receives $100,000 Gift in Memory of Former Chief Medical Officer

The money will support the next generation of pediatric neurologists at the Michael V. Johnston Center for Developmental Neuroscience.

Kennedy Krieger Appoints New Researcher to Continue Groundbreaking Work on Peroxisomal Disorders

Four foundations will help to fund the position, which advances the work of Ann Moser and the Hugo Moser Research Institute.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Awards Endowed Chairs to Two Internationally Known Pediatric Specialists

Drs. Ali Fatemi and Miya Asato receive long-term funding from generous philanthropists to advance their work at Kennedy Krieger

Kennedy Krieger Leads a Team That Created New Guidelines to Help Physicians Nationwide Treat Pediatric Long COVID

Published by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the guidelines reflect basic practices from Kennedy Krieger’s Post-COVID-19 Clinic.