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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, led by Secretary Kennedy, to advance autism research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and to align federal policy with the latest science; the diverse group includes physicians, researchers, advocates, and family members.
Researchers analyzed data from over 5000 children with autism to identify four distinct subtypes with unique genetic and clinical features, which could lead to more tailored support and prognosis predictions, though further validation and expansion are needed.
The Simons Foundation has announced the 13 recipients of its 2023 Independence Awards. These fellows will receive support as they transition from mentored training to independent research positions. The awards are provided through the Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain, the Simons Collaboration on Plasticity and the Aging Brain, and the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative. The fellows will receive postdoctoral support, annual salary, resource and professional development allowance, and grant funding upon assuming a tenure-track faculty position. The programs aim to engage fellows in the transition to research independence and support important topics in neuroscience and autism science.
Ashura Buckley, director of the Sleep and Neurodevelopment Core at the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, discusses the importance of considering different perspectives in science, the link between sleep and mental health, and her research on the sleep/wake cycle and autism.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown had a close call during the Eagles Autism Challenge charity bike ride when a car ran a stop sign and nearly hit him. Brown dropped his phone while getting out of the way but was unharmed. The event raised a record $6.2 million for autism research and care programs.
The Eagles Autism Foundation, founded by Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in 2018, has raised a record-breaking $6.2 million this year through its annual Eagles Autism Challenge, with more than 4,500 participants biking, walking, and running in support of the cause. The foundation has raised over $22 million for autism research and care programs since its inception.