The Children’s Neuroscience Institute (CNI) is a unique constellation of the brightest and most highly creative professionals with interest and passion in experimental and clinical research with the overarching goals of developing healthy brains and minds in children across all age groups. Topic-wise, the CNI encompasses and facilitates interdisciplinary fundamental and applied paradigm-shifting research. This research is aimed at the development of innovative concepts, methodologies, and approaches enabling breakthrough exploratory studies that lead to profound mechanistic understanding of normal neuro-development, the identification of aberrant pathogenic pathways of neurological diseases, and the discovery of personalized treatment strategies for neurologically ill and injured children.
The CNI Vision: Become a “conceptual crystallization center," an incubator for pioneering technologies and innovative studies; serving as the world’s premier destination for pediatric neuroscience research, education, and patient care.
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Welcome to the Children’s Neuroscience Institute (CNI), the destination for pediatric neuroscience research, education, and patient care.
The Children’s Neuroscience Institute (CNI) is dedicated to advancing discovery, diagnosis, and treatment for childhood neurological disorders. Our mission is to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that improve the lives of children and families affected by neurological disease.
Understanding neurological conditions in children is complex, and many disorders remain difficult to diagnose and treat. At CNI, we bring together scientists, clinicians, and trainees from across disciplines to uncover the genetic and molecular causes of neurological disease and translate these discoveries into better diagnostics and therapies. Our research programs focus on identifying new disease mechanisms, developing innovative experimental models, and discovering targeted treatment strategies.
By fostering collaboration across the neuroscience community, CNI aims to transform how pediatric neurological diseases are studied and treated. Through cutting-edge research, training, and clinical partnerships, we strive to build a leading center that drives innovation and delivers new hope for children with neurological disorders.
Udai Pandey, PhD
Professor
Department of Pediatrics (Primary) and Human Genetics (Secondary)
Director, Children's Neuroscience Institute
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the Children’s Neuroscience Institute Day 2026 on Friday, March 27, 2026.
This event unites clinicians, scientists, and trainees dedicated to uncovering the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying childhood neurological disorders.
We have an exciting program planned, featuring a plenary lecture, invited talks by distinguished experts in pediatric neurogenetics,
a poster session highlighting new discoveries, and engaging discussions over lunch.
Please feel free to share this email and flyer to your colleagues and students.
We look forward to a day of inspiring talks and new collaborations.
When: Friday, March 27, 2026, from 11:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Rangos Research Center Auditorium (In Person Only)
Register & Submit Abstracts by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5pm:
https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeHgf7T7ZnzfAH4
Udai Pandey, Ph.D.
Director, Children’s Neuroscience Institute
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
