Five things to know about the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) represents a new model of care. Opening to patients on Nov. 1, the institute puts leading University of Minnesota researchers together with compassionate, comprehensive M Health Fairview care teams. Working side by side, they will translate the latest research-driven discoveries into new treatments and therapies to improve healthcare for children and families.
Early childhood and adolescence are critical times for brain health. A child’s nutrition, environment, and stress level can shape the brain’s structure and function, affecting them for their entire lives. At the same time, we are able to study and treat children at a younger age than ever before.
Reported childhood developmental and mental health concerns are increasing statewide, and new approaches are needed now more than ever. Together with the University of Minnesota, our MIDB mission is to advance brain health from the earliest stages of development into adulthood, supporting each person’s path to reaching their goals and being an active member of their community.
MIDB will be the first center of its kind in Minnesota. Here are five things you should know about the new institute before it opens for patients this fall.
We’re working together toward a common goal.
M Health Fairview and the University of Minnesota have a long history of bringing academic medicine and innovation directly to people and communities across the state. Many of our doctors are also faculty members and researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School, which means our patients have access to leading-edge studies and new treatments that may not be available anywhere else.
MIDB furthers this partnership with the university. The institute was jointly developed by M Health Fairview, the medical school, and the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development. Clinical care, research, and advocacy will all happen under one roof at the institute, encouraging collaboration and fostering creative new solutions. Together, we’re focused on advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders for children everywhere, while promoting informed policy-making, advocacy, and community education.
