Our Mission
The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) is a group of individuals involved in birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention. It was created to establish and maintain a national network of state and population-based programs for birth defects surveillance and research. The Network assesses the impact of birth defects upon children, families, and health care; identifies factors that can be used to develop primary prevention strategies; and assists families and their providers in secondary disabilities prevention.
What It Takes to Achieve Our Mission
Improve access
Improve access and application of information about the prevalence and trends of birth defects
Increase collaboration
Increase collaboration between members within the birth defects community
Advance science
Advance science through birth defects surveillance and its application to public health efforts and resource allocation
NBDPN VOLUNTEERS
NBDPN is an all-volunteer run organization. Without our volunteers, we could not do what we do.
Partners in Success
View our Partner Links page to learn more about resources available through others in the field.