About NICHD - Organization
Center for Developmental Biology and Perinatal Medicine (CDBPM)

• Developmental Biology, Genetics and Teratology (DBGT) Branch
• Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) Branch
• Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB)

The CDBPM, composed of the Office of the Director and three branches, serves as a major National Institutes of Health (NIH) source of support for research and research training in maternal, fetal, and infant health, and disorders of human development. Through research funded under grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, CDBPM-supported scientists are advancing fundamental and clinical knowledge about maternal health and problems of child development, such as preterm birth, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, congenital and genetic disorders, fetal growth restriction, and other conditions. The Center and its programs are helping to maximize human development, prevent diseases and disorders, and improve diagnoses, therapy, and clinical care. The major goals of the Center are to promote the health of mothers and families, and to ensure that all babies are born healthy and are able to achieve their full potential, free of disease or disability.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dr. James Hanson Acting Director

You can contact the CDBPM at:

Office of the CDBPM Director
6100 Executive Boulevard
Room 4A05, MSC 7510
Bethesda, MD 20892-7510
Phone: (301) 496-8535
Fax: (301) 480-4520
Email: Dr. Hanson: hansonj@mail.nih.gov
          Dr. Catz: catzc@mail.nih.gov