5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 11: Translational Research...
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks’ founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five...
View ArticleHow can we develop medications that can improve the lives of persons with ASD?
By Geri Dawson, Chief Science Officer, Autism Speaks When I am giving talks to families about the research Autism Speaks funds, I am sometimes asked why we are funding a particular study when that...
View ArticleOpening the door to new medicines for ASD
This post is by Leanne Chukoskie, Ph.D. Dr. Chukoskie is the Asst. Director Science Communication and Special Projects at Autism Speaks and Asst. Project Scientist, Institute for Neural Computation,...
View ArticleAutism Speaks Participates in FasterCures “Crossing the Valley of Death” Forum
As more and more is learned about the biology of autism, the development of novel medicines to treat its core symptoms is no longer just a hope. Therefore Autism Speaks was pleased to be invited to...
View ArticleOn the Cutting Edge of Treatment and Technology
Posted by Rob Ring, PhD, vice president of translational research for Autism Speaks Translational research in autism converts complex scientific discoveries into real life benefits for those living...
View ArticleLight Provides Insight
Posted by Rob Ring, PhD, vice president of translational research for Autism Speaks This week a reporter from Bloomberg News asked me to comment on new research showing how stimulating certain brain...
View ArticleHow common are anxiety disorders in people with autism, and are there...
This week’s “Got Questions” answer comes from Rob Ring, PhD, Autism Speaks vice president of translational research. Without question, anxiety is a real and serious problem for many people on the...
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