Neurodevelopment in Rare Disorders (NDRD) Program Providers & Staff

The Program for the Study of Neurodevelopment in Rare Disorders (NDRD) was founded in 2000. The multidisciplinary NDRD team ensures that all clinical, research, and educational activities run smoothly.

To make an appointment or inquire about the program, please call 412-692-6350.

Deepa Soundara Rajan, MD

Clinical Director, Program for the Study of Neurodevelopment in Rare Disorders
Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Clinical Services

Nurse Practitioners
Christina Dunbar, MSN, CRNP

Program Coordinator
Brie Yanniello

Physical Therapists
Charissa S. Keller, DPT, PCS
Shannon Spady, MPT

Speech Language Pathologists
Allison Baggiano, MS, CCC-SLP
Lynn Golightly, MS, CCC-SLP
Colleen Lyons, MS, CCC-SLP 

Research Team 

Clinical Research Coordinators
Dawn Kolar, lead coordinator
Xiao Hui Wang, regulatory coordinator