University of Rochester Medical Center To Establish I/DD Institute  

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) said it will establish the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental (I/DD) Institute. The announcement comes after billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano donated $50 million to establish the transdisciplinary center, which will aim to offer solutions to the health and quality of life issues that affect people with I/DD.  Specifically, the Golisano Institute is anticipated to expand URMC's strengths in I/DD consumer care, community outreach, and caregiver support programs.

URMC said the Institute has been in planning for several years. The new institute would span various areas and bring these resources within . . .