About Us
The project brings together researchers and families to advance our understanding of Fragile X Syndrome and develop innovative therapeutic approaches. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in neurology, psychiatry, psychology, and computational neuroscience to develop novel treatments for individuals with Fragile X Syndrome.
The vision for ENTRAIN emerged from years of collaboration between Dr. Ernest Pedapati, Dr. Craig Erickson, and Dr. Lauren Ethridge, who shared a passion for understanding brain rhythms in Fragile X Syndrome. In 2021, they brought together experts from across the country - computational neuroscientists, clinicians, and biostatisticians - to design an innovative approach using EEG to develop personalized auditory treatments. After months of virtual meetings and collaborative writing sessions, the team submitted their vision to the National Institutes of Health, resulting in a prestigious 5-year R01 grant award in 2023.
Our Research Team
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ernest Pedapati, MD
Associate Professor, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Dr. Pedapati leads the ENTRAIN project, bringing over a decade of experience in treating individuals with Fragile X Syndrome. His innovative work combines clinical expertise with cutting-edge neuroscience to develop new therapeutic approaches. As Director of the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center at CCHMC, he has pioneered several breakthrough studies in neurotherapeutics.
Co-Investigators
Dr. Lauren Ethridge, PhD
Assistant Professor, University of Oklahoma
A pioneer in EEG research in neurodevelopmental disorders, Dr. Ethridge's work has been instrumental in understanding brain rhythms in Fragile X Syndrome. Her expertise in translational neuroscience bridges fundamental research with clinical applications.
Dr. Craig Erickson, MD
Professor, CCHMC and University of Cincinnati
With extensive experience in clinical trials and psychiatric care, Dr. Erickson brings crucial expertise in translating research findings into practical therapeutic applications for individuals with Fragile X Syndrome.
Project Scientists
Dr. Makoto Miyakoshi
Assistant Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Specializing in advanced EEG analysis techniques and signal processing.
Dr. Stephanie Jones
Professor
Brown University
Leading expert in computational modeling of brain rhythms and neural circuits.
Dr. Laura Batterlink
Assistant Professor
Western University
Pioneering new approaches in EEG analysis and brain connectivity research.
Dr. Steve Wu
Associate Professor
CCHMC and University of Cincinnati
Expert in clinical research methodology and trial design.
Dr. Paul Horn
Professor
University of Cincinnati
Specialist in biostatistical analysis and research design.
Dr. Devin Binder
Professor
University of California Riverside
Leading researcher in neuroscience and neurological disorders.
Dr. Khaleel A. Razak
Professor
University of California Riverside
Expert in auditory processing and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Study Coordinators
Jae Citarella
Lead Coordinator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Coordinates study operations and participant engagement.
Grace Westerkamp
EEG Preprocessing
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Specializes in EEG data preprocessing and quality control.
Yanshen Liu
Research Assistant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Supports research operations and data collection.
Elizabeth Blank
Data Management
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Oversees data organization and management protocols.
Gavin Gammoh
Computer Science Co-op
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Assists with computational aspects of the research.