Clinical Research

The physician scientists on the faculty of the Weinberg Family CP Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center along with our academic partners, are at the forefront of cerebral palsy patient care. Our physicians and researchers have in depth experience and training that drive state of the art clinical care through innovative clinical outcomes research.

Clinical Research Leaders

Research Administration

  • Emelly Carrasco, BA

    • Research Coordinator

    Clinical Research Coordinator, Emelly Carrasco received her Bachelors in Neuroscience from Franklin and Marshall College. Before joining the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, Emily spent time as a research coordinator in genomic medicine, studying the implementation of genetic testing in diverse New York City populations.

    As Clinical Research Coordinator, Emelly oversees clinical research studies and quality improvement initiatives for the CP Center.

    Emelly Carrasco

Patient Registry

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One of the largest cerebral palsy patient registries in North America.

Read About Patient Registry

Genetics Project

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A partnership between the CP Center and the Institute of Genomic Medicine.

Learn More About Genetics Project

Research Projects

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Ongoing research projects at the Weinberg Family CP Center

View Active Research Projects