Prepare For Your Visit
BRIDGE welcomes participating families to our research lab in Stanford University for an MRI scan and assessments.
Participating families receive a detailed overview and schedule via email. If you haven’t or need additional details, please email us at bridgelab@stanford.edu.
Parking and Directions
BRIDGE is located in the Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research, Room 1356, at Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences building, located at 401 Quarry Road, Stanford CA, 94305.
You will be at the Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research for the majority of your visit.
Directions & Parking for 401 Quarry: https://cibsr.stanford.edu/about/maps-directions.html
The MRI scan and MRI simulator practice will happen at the Lucas Center for Imaging, located at 1201 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305.
Directions & Parking for Lucas Center: https://med.stanford.edu/lucasmri/directions.html
MRI Prep
- About MRI
- There are three ways that you can prepare for your MRI scan at BRIDGE:
- Home Preparation: https://cibsr.stanford.edu/GettingReady/HomePreparation.html
- MRI Simulator Practice: https://cibsr.stanford.edu/GettingReady/Simulator.html
- Statue Game: https://cibsr.stanford.edu/GettingReady/Games.html
- Click on the links above to learn more!
BRIDGE is currently recruiting participants for several studies
Brain development in typically developing children
We are looking for typically developing children from ages 5 to 13 for a neuroimaging research study investigating the relationship between brain development and behavior. Study visits typically consist of one day at Stanford University and a second day for online assessments. Check your eligibility here: http://redcap.link/nf1_study
Noonan Syndrome study
We are looking for children from ages 5 to 16 with Noonan Syndrome for a neuroimaging research study investigating the relationship between the brain and behavior in Noonan Syndrome. Study visits typically consist of one day at Stanford University and a second day for online assessments. Check your eligibility here:http://redcap.link/nf1_study
Neurofibromatosis type-1 study
We are looking for children from ages 5 to 13 with neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1) for a neuroimaging research study investigating the relationship between the brain and behavior in NF1. Study visits typically consist of one day at Stanford University and a second day for online assessments. Check your eligibility here: http://redcap.link/nf1_study
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On-Demand Webinars & Resources
Community webinar on March 9th: How can I be the best advocate for my child's needs at school?
Join Dr. Tamar Green, Principal Investigator at Stanford University's BRIDGE, Thayer Gershon, educational specialist at H.E.A.L and fellow parents and caretakers of children with RASopathies for an intimate discussion about evaluations and school accommodations.
Community webinar: Supporting Children with RASopathies: Navigating Mental Health Challenges and Available Resources
Join Dr. Tamar Green, Lisa Schoyer, & Brigida (Bridget) Salinas, and fellow parents and caretakers of children with RASopathies for an intimate discussion about navigating mental health resources for children with RASopathies.
Organizations and support groups
RASopathiesNet
RASopathiesNet was founded in 2010 and is the product of RASopathies Network USA, a 501c3 Non-Profit, and the RASopathies Network UK. Their mission is to advance research to improve the quality of life for RASopathy families by bringing together families, clinicians and scientists.
Noonan Syndrome Foundation
The Noonan Syndrome Foundation (NSF) is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable Noonan syndrome (NS) organization. Our mission is to Support, Educate, and Advocate for those with Noonan Syndrome.
Neurofibromatosis Network
The NF Network (formerly NF, Inc.) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and was founded in 1988 by a group of people who were in some way affected by neurofibromatosis. We are the leading national organization advocating for federal funding for NF research and building and supporting NF communities. The NF Network’s goal is to eradicate the health issues, pain, isolation and uncertainty that the diagnosis of NF inflicts.
Parents Helping Parents
Get information, find resources, and build support for families raising children and adults with disabilities.
A Parent's Guide to Learning Disabilities Associated with Neurofibromatosis
Resource for parents and educators of children with NF1 (provided by the Tumour Foundation of Canada).
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