Autism BrainNet-Advancing Research through the Gift of Brain Donation

Speakers

David G. Amaral, Ph.D.
Scientific Director, Autism BrainNet
Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the UC Davis MIND Institute

Carolyn Hare , M.S., CTBS
Clinical Director, Autism BrainNet

Date: November 14, 2024

In this recorded webinar hosted by SPARK, David Amaral, Ph.D., and Carolyn Hare, M.S., CTBS, provide an overview of Autism BrainNet, discuss the value of postmortem brain donation in advancing autism research, the current status of the Autism BrainNet repository and some of what scientists are learning about autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders from postmortem brain studies. They also discuss the donation process, the support provided to donor families during and after donation takes place,  and the resources available to families and individuals considering donation.