Autism Speaks Funded Science in Texas

Autism Speaks has funded over $2,854,045 in research grants in the state of Texas. Funded studies include work done at:

• University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center 
• University of Texas, Houston
• Baylor College of Medicine
• University of Texas, Dallas
• Thoughtful House Center for Children, Austin
• University of Texas, Houston Science Center

Autism Treatment Network Site:  Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital      

(Houston, Texas)  Anne Porter Phone -832-822-3751

Make a difference by contributing to research aimed at understanding the mysteries of autism! Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston are recruiting for several studies that focus on different facets of autism spectrum disorders. Please visit the Baylor Clinical Autism Research Studies to learn about current studies and how you and your family can participate!

Clinical Trials Network:  Red Oak Psychiatry (Houston TX) - Participating site.

To learn more about the network or ongoing trials:  www.autismspeaks.org/ctn and www.clinicaltrials.gov

Click here to learn how to participate in research.

Did you Know....Autism Speaks sponsored the first of its kind Immunology Workshop which evaluated the current of knowledge about the potential role of immunological factors in the pathogenesis of autism, and to outlined critical areas of future research to clarify the relationship of such factors to autism and investigate their potential relevance for therapeutic interventions.

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