Administration, Communications and Mentorship Core
Our objective is to expand opportunities for UMass Medical School faculty and their collaborators to pursue programs of excellence in IDD-relevant research and research training.
IDDRC Leadership
IDDRC Staff Support
 Cynthia Kinahan Administrator |  Ellen Isley Director of Communications |  Deborah Faryna Information Coordinator |
Key Core Functions
| IDDRC Administration | Communications | Mentorship |
- UMass Medical School administration and departmental interface
- Trans-IDDRC networking and sponsor relations
- NICHD P30 grant management
| - IDDRC program information gathering and coordination
- Information services to IDDRC membership
- External representation via website and newsletter
- Seminar sponsorship
| - IDD research mentorship for junior investigators
- Internal peer review of IDD research proposals
- New program development support
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Contact Information
Email: IDDRC@umassmed.edu
Telephone: Ellen Isley 508-856-4457 (South St., Shrewsbury office)