Affiliates

INSTITUTE FOR NEUROIMMUNE MEDICINE (INIM)

Under the capable leadership of Nancy Klimas, M.D., INIM is widely-recognized as world-class center for treatment of fatiguing illnesses, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and Gulf War Illness (GWI), as well as for research into causes and clinical biomarkers for these disabling disorders. Brain dysfunction plays an important role in both CFS/ME and GWI, and environmental exposures are thought to be prominent causative factors. Remarkably, similar metabolic abnormalities link autism to CFS/ME and GWI, and similar metabolic and nutritional treatment approaches have proved beneficial. It is therefore not surprising that collaborations between the B.R.A.I.N. Center and INIM are likely to provide insight into multiple conditions.

MAILMAN SEGAL CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

The Mailman Segal Center (MSC) is one of the largest and most highly respected, comprehensive early childhood demonstration and training facilities of its kind, with a long history of serving individuals with autism and their families. Currently the Baudhuin Preschool and Starting Right programs for children and families dealing with autism and related disorders enroll 144 children, ages 18 months-6 years of age. Dr. Nurit Scheinberg, Director of Research at the MSC, has extensive experience in behavioral analysis of children with developmental disorders, including a recently completed clinical trial evaluating a nutritional antioxidant treatment.

A2 MILK COMPANY

Drs. Deth and Trivedi have been intimately involved in characterizing the actions of casein-derived opioid peptides as well as the metabolic and epigenetic effects of a2 milk consumption.

a2 Milk is distinctive for the very limited release of opioid peptides from a2-type casein, which increases antioxidant production with multiple health benefits. The a2 Milk Company is in the business of introducing a2 Milk into the marketplace and making its unique health benefits understood and available worldwide.

IMMUNOTEC INC.

Immunotec provides high-quality scientifically-based nutrition and wellness products which enhance quality of life and performance. Immunocal is a patented, unique and specially formulated whey-derived dietary supplement that has been clinically demonstrated to maintain the immune system. Whey proteins are rich in the amino acid cysteine, which increases synthesis of the antioxidant glutathione.

EMERAMED LTD.

EmeraMed Limited is a biotechnology firm developing the antidote – heavy metal chelator and antioxidant – Irminix^® (Emeramide). Chelation of mercury, iron and other metals by Emeramide has been shown to significantly increase levels of the antioxidant glutathione.

SOLARA LABORATORIES INC.

Solara has pioneered the use of advanced pharmaceutical development in the nutraceutical industry and is a leader in the production of private label nutraceutical supplements. Solara is assisting the B.R.A.I.N. Center in developing a nutraceutical to augment brain levels of vitamin B12.

BRIAN UDELL, F.A.A.P.

Dr. Udell is a leading autism clinician with over 30 years of experience. Presently, Dr. Udell is practicing behavioral pediatrics in Davie, Florida, where he has focused on children with developmental disabilities including ADHD and autism.