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SFARI fall 2018 science meeting highlighted recent findings in autism research

SFARI held its fourteenth science meeting September 30–October 2, 2018. SFARI investigators, collaborators and foundation staff came together to discuss recent findings in autism genetics, molecular and system-level mechanisms, as well as clinical studies. The meeting featured keynote and session presentations, in addition to demo sessions of online platforms for visualizing and analyzing data sets relevant for autism research.

Oligogenic effects of 16p11.2 copy number variation on craniofacial development.

Acute social isolation evokes midbrain craving responses similar to hunger.

2023 Cross-Species Studies of ASD RFA — Informational session

On January 23, 2023, SFARI hosted an informational session on the 2023 Cross-Species Studies of ASD request for applications (RFA).

Whole-genome sequencing of the Simons Simplex Collection: New data release

Whole-genome sequencing data for a total of 8,975 genomes from the Simons Simplex Collection are now available. This includes 2,174 genomes that have been available since August 2016 (and whose data have now been reprocessed using a new computational pipeline) in addition to 6,801 new genomes.

SFARI 2017 Pilot and Research awardees announced

SFARI is pleased to announce that it has awarded 32 grants (19 Pilot Awards and 13 Research Awards) in response to the 2017 Pilot and Research Awards request for applications (RFA).

Yann Herault, Ph.D.

Yann Herault is a neurobiologist studying the pathophysiology of neurodevelopmental disorders at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).

SFARI posters at INSAR 2018

SFARI science staff will be presenting a number of posters about SFARI projects and resources at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2018 Annual Meeting in Rotterdam, Netherlands (May 9-12).

Peng Zhang, Ph.D.

Peng Zhang is an assistant professorCase Western Reserve University. He studies the role of HS 3-O-sulfation in neurexin-ligand binding and its effect on synaptic function in autism mouse models.

SFARI announces 2018 Bridge to Independence awardees

SFARI is pleased to announce that it has selected four awardees in response to the 2018 Bridge to Independence Award request for applications. This program helps early-career scientists transition from mentored training positions to independent careers in autism research.