Our Vision
To raise the international stature and research productivity of neuroscientists at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, contributing to the research institute's aim of becoming a worldwide leader in pediatric research.
The Center
To understand and ultimately cure neurological disorders, we will unravel the dynamics of genetic, molecular, cellular, network, behavioral and environmental interactions and the regulatory mechanisms that influence these interactions.
The Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children’s Research Institute is establishing several integrated research programs that will lead to a better understanding of pediatric neurological, neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. Our approach is to integrate knowledge at the genetic, molecular, cellular, network and behavioral levels for a wide spectrum of neuronal functions and brain-related diseases, allowing us to develop conceptually novel ways to prevent, treat and potentially cure pediatric neurological disorders.
With more than 35,000 square feet of laboratory space, we have access to the most up-to-date technologies that include modern microscopic imaging approaches, molecular approaches, genetic approaches and various electrophysiological techniques. Our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of children and families who are affected by pediatric neurological disorders through a deep and integrated understanding of brain functions.
The Center for Integrative Brain Research is located in a state-of-the-art research facility in downtown Seattle at the center of the regional biomedical and philanthropic community. Center leadership, under Dr. Jan "Nino" Ramirez, center director and professor of neurological surgery at the University of Washington, is establishing neuroscience research sections that currently include:
- Congenital malformations and craniofacial disorders
- Eating and endocrine disorders
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Hydrocephalus, cerebrospinal fluid disorders, and headache
- Metabolic disorders
- Movement disorders
- Psychiatric and autism spectrum disorders
- Respiratory, autonomic and sleep disorders
- Stroke, injury and infection
- Tumors of the central and peripheral nervous system
To facilitate collaboration and enable researchers to explore innovative research directions, these research programs will be supported by core facilities at Seattle Children’s Research Institute and the University of Washington.
Our integrative approach uniquely identifies us and reflects our specific vision for the future of brain research, which requires integrating knowledge at all levels — from gene to molecule to network to behavior to patient — to solve life-threatening neurological disorders.
Dr. Jan "Nino" Ramirez
To learn more about the center and our members, interested faculty and postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to e-mail Dr. Nino Ramirez or call 206-884-1025.