About CANDI

The Child and Adolescent NeuroDevelopment Initiative (CANDI) is a research program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School dedicated to neuroimaging and treatment studies of youths with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and pervasive developmental disorders.  In addition to performing cutting-edge research, CANDI provides support for children and adolescents with developmental disorders and their families.

The research team is led by Dr. Jean A Frazier and is supported by child psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, neuropsychologists, statisticians, research coordinators, and interested volunteers.

CANDI is a part of the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry.

CANDI works closely with:

• The Autism Consortium
• The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program
• Pediatric Psychiatry at UMass Memorial Medical Center
• The UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
• The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
  

Investing in the future...helping kids and families.