Improving Lives Through Innovative Research

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Research

Our Center has been at the forefront of research aimed at better quality of life for people with cerebral palsy (CP). We are one of the first medical institutions in the country to establish a comprehensive cerebral palsy patient registry. We partner with our patients and their families for research that stems from clinical practice, and is designed to improve care through new discoveries and innovative treatments. Clinical research conducted at the Center focuses on developing new tools to improve outcomes and quality of life for people with CP. Our goal is to create a clinical research model and inspire others to embark upon the study of cerebral palsy.

Patient Registry

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One of the largest cerebral palsy patient registries in North America.

Read About Patient Registry

Genetics Project

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A partnership between the CP Center and the Institute of Genomic Medicine.

Learn More About Genetics Project

Movement Recovery Laboratory

In the Movement Recovery Lab, we attempt to repair brain-spinal cord connections using activity-based therapies, including electrical stimulation and motor training.

Movement Recovery Lab Team

Clinical Research

Our team of physicians, researchers, and physician scientists are advancing clinical care to improve the overall treatment for people of all ages with cerebral palsy.
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Current Studies

View the current clinical studies being conducted by Columbia faculty involved with the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center.
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