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Autism emerges over development as a result ofcomplex interactions between genes and the externalenvironment. Progress has been made in identifyingbiological risk factors and some of the mechanismsthrough which these factors impact early braindevelopment. We also have better knowledge ofemerging behavioral and neural risk signs in infancy, aswell as supportive strategies delivered throughcaregivers to mitigate impact of risk.

Mayada Elsabbagh, PhD is Assistant Professor in Neurology and Neurosurgeryat the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University. She holdsappointments as a Research Scientist at the McGill University Health Centre andthe Douglas University Mental Health Institute where her program is integratedwith routine care. Her research focuses on understanding the root causes ofautism and tracing its developmental pathways. The approach combinesinnovative research with the mission of accelerating translation of scientificdiscoveries into community impact. Mayada’s contributions include the discoveryof very early brain function markers for autism prior to the onset of behaviouralsigns. She has supported the successful launch of several collaborative researchand translational networks, aimed at accelerating the pace of discovery inautism. This includes the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC), aQuebec research network supported by FRQ-S and several community partners.

USCAND SEMINAR SERIES

UofSC Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Getting Answers from Babies About Autism

Tuesday, January 28 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.Hamilton 322

*Space may be limited

If you have any questions, please contact NicholeMayberry at mayberrn@mailbox.sc.edu.