Research Center

The key to a better life for the 70,000 Americans who live with Spina Bifida is research. The goals are to develop better treatment, better understanding of causes, and new ways to prevent Spina Bifida.

Despite the impact of Spina Bifida on individuals, families, society, and the nation, sadly, little research has been conducted on the many components of this complex birth defect. For some of the conditions associated with Spina Bifida, treatment options are limited. For others, they are practically nonexistent.

In March of 2009, SBA held the First World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care for medical and healthcare professionals in Orlando, Florida. This meeting was an ideal forum for a unique gathering of international Spina Bifida researchers and care specialists. For more information on this event, or to review the related abstracts, please visit http://medicalconference.spinabifidaassociation.org.

• Current Research: A growing number of clinical trials are now underway exploring the complex issues and health concerns related to Spina Bifida.
• Published Research: Includes SBA's quarterly presentation of scientific literature related to Spina Bifida.
• Research Grants and Awards: Current opportunities for funding for research related to Spina Bifida.