IDDRC Membership
Become a member!
The IDDRC Faculty is comprised of individuals at UCLA who through their research, teaching, and/or clinical service can advance the mission and programs of the IDDRC. The faculty is made up of both research scientists and clinicians. Faculty in any department whose research falls into our scientific themes are welcome to join the IDDRC:
- Basic research into core causes of developmental disabilities.
- Basic research and translational research designed to lead to possible interventions to treat causes as well as improve quality of life for patient and family.
- Interact with clinical services to implement and translate basic research findings into clinical studies.
- Education to train next generation of researchers.
- Communication of research discoveries to clinicians, patients, and family members in our community.
Access to resources
Members will have access to IDDRC core resources, including:
- Equipment usage
- Consultation (scientific; IRB; clinical trials)
- Participation in retreats and symposia
- Poster printing services
- IDDRC Vouchers for core access
- Administrative support consistent with your division/department policies
Application Process
Applicants should submit a letter of interest to the Preethi Puthanveetil pputhanveetil@mednet.ucla.edu. The request should include your name, department, and a description of your research, indicating how they fulfill the requirements for membership. The application should include a complete curriculum vitae.
Review Process
New faculty applications will be reviewed in a timely fashion by the membership committee. The applicant will be informed of the decision by receiving notification from the membership committee on the status of their faculty appointment.
The term faculty is here more broadly defined than under traditional UC practice and may include, for example, individuals in the Professional Research Series as well as Staff Psychologists who meet membership criteria.