Life Span Institute Research Centers
Center for Community Health and Development
The KU Center for Community Health and Development supports health and development through collaborative research and evaluation, teaching and training, and technical support and capacity building.
Center for Research on Learning
KU Center for Research on Learning is dedicated to development and research of educational programs and practices that improve outcomes for all learners, including those with learning differences or disabilities.Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment
The Cofrin Logan Center serves as a hub for research, training, education, and outreach. The center is dedicated to understanding, preventing, and treating addiction and related disorders, promoting health and improved quality of life, and reducing stigma.
Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies
The Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies conducts timely and meaningful research and evaluation to inform health and disability policy, with the goal of improving access and quality of care for all people, particularly for those with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Juniper Gardens Children's Project
Juniper Gardens is a collaboration between the local urban community, KU faculty and students, and partner organizations that develops meaningful solutions to improve the care and educational experiences of children.Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training
Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training aims to improve quality of life for individuals living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families through research and training on the causes, nature and management of autism.
The Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
The Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center at the University of Kansas is dedicated to scientific research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
KU Center on Disabilities
The KU Center on Disabilities leads research, provides education and training, and builds partnerships with people with disabilities, their families, educators, other support providers, and the community.
SWIFT Education Center
SWIFT Education Center leads the nation in equity-based Multi-tiered System of Support education research and services. It aims to transform education so that it benefits each and every student, their families, and ultimately the communities in which they live.
Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors
The Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors advances knowledge in the field of eating disorders. The center applies findings to clinical settings to improve the lives of people with the second deadliest form of mental illness.
