SFARI
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/
chevron-down--small
follow
#nav-flyout
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mathematics-physical-sciences/
Life Sciences
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/life-sciences/
Autism Research Initiative
follow
http://www.sfari.org/
Simons Collaborations
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/collaborations/
Flatiron Institute
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/
Outreach and Education
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/outreach/
Simons Society of Fellows
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/simons-society-of-fellows/
Funding
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding-opportunities/
Policies and Procedures
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding-opportunities/policies-and-procedures/
Award Instructions
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding-opportunities/policies-and-procedures?tab=award-instructions/
Announcements
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/news/announcements/
Articles
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/news/articles/
Videos
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/news/videos/
What We’re Reading
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/news/what-were-reading/
Simons Foundation Lectures
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/sf-events/simons-foundation-lectures/
Simons Foundation Presents
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/sf-events/simons-foundation-presents/
About Us
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/about/
Media Relations
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/media-relations/
Leadership
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/leadership/
Annual Report
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/annual-reports/
Contact Us
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/contact-us/
COVID-19
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/covid-19/
SFARISFARI
follow
https://www.sfari.org/
SFARI
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/
chevron-down--small
follow
#nav-flyout
SFARI
follow
https://www.sfari.org/
Funding
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities
Funding Opportunities
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/
SFARI scientific perspectives
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/sfari-scientific-perspectives/
How to apply
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/how-to-apply/
Grant policies and procedures
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/policies-and-procedures/
Acknowledgment Policy
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/acknowledgment-policy/
Sign-up for RFA Announcements
follow
/newsletter?org_name=sfari&email=
Resources
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resources
Autism Cohorts
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-cohorts/
Simons Simplex Collection
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/simons-simplex-collection/
Simons Searchlight
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/simons-searchlight/
SPARK
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/spark/
Autism Inpatient Collection
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-inpatient-collection/
Mouse models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/mouse-models/
Rat models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/rat-models/
Zebrafish models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/zebrafish-models/
iPS cell models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/ips-cells/
SFARI Gene
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/sfari-gene/
SFARI Base
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/sfari-base/
Data analysis tools
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/data-analysis-tools/
Therapeutics
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/therapeutics/
Autism BrainNet
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-brainnet/
Research
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research
SFARI Investigators
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/investigators/
Funded Projects
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/funded-projects/
Funded Centers
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/funded-centers/
Funded Publications
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/funded-publications/
Research Highlights
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/research-highlights/
News
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news
SFARI News
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/
SFARI Blog
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/blog/
SFARI Conversations
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/conversations/
Workshop and Meeting Reports
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/workshop-and-meeting-reports/
Newsletter Archive
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/newsletter-archive/
Events
follow
https://www.sfari.org/events
All Events
follow
https://www.sfari.org/events/
Lectures
follow
/events/?type=lecture
Webinars
follow
/events/?type=webinars
SFARI Socials
follow
/events/?type=social
About
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about-sfari
Director"s Letter
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/directors-letter/
Contact Us
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/contact-us/
Career Opportunities
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/career-opportunities/
Our Team
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/team/
Advisors
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/advisors/
SFARI Scientific Advisory Board
follow
/about/advisors/?person_cat=sfari-scientific-advisory-board
SFARI Scientific Review Board
follow
/about/advisors/?person_cat=sfari-scientific-review-board
SPARK Scientific Advisory Board
follow
/about/advisors/?person_cat=spark-scientific-community-advisory-board
News 2021 SFARI Human Cognitive and Behavioral Science awardees announced SFARI is pleased to announce that it intends to award 11 grants in response to the 2021 Human Cognitive and Behavioral Science request for applications.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/29/2021-sfari-human-cognitive-and-behavioral-science-awardees-announced/
NewsNew zebrafish lines added to SFARI resources
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/20/new-zebrafish-lines-added-to-sfari-resources/
NewsNeuroscience 2021: Presentations by SFARI Investigators
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/10/28/neuroscience-2021-presentations-by-sfari-investigators/
Simons Simplex Collection The Simons Simplex Collection (SSC) contains genetic and phenotypic data from nearly 3,000 families with a child affected by autism.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/simons-simplex-collection/
Simons Searchlight Simons Searchlight is studying individuals with recurrent genetic variants associated with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/simons-searchlight/
SPARK SPARK is an online research initiative that aims to recruit 50,000 individuals with autism and their family members living in the U.S.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/spark/
Autism Inpatient Collection Autism Inpatient Collection (AIC) is a study designed to produce a collection of phenotypic and genetic data from children with a clinical diagnosis of autism who have been admitted to one of six specialized inpatient…
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-inpatient-collection/
Mouse models SFARI is helping to make mouse models of high-risk autism genes and copy number variants available to the research community.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/mouse-models/
Rat models SFARI is helping to make rat models of high-risk autism genes available to the research community.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/rat-models/
Zebrafish models SFARI is helping to make zebrafish models of high-risk autism genes available to the research community.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/zebrafish-models/
iPS cell models SFARI is helping to make iPS cell lines derived from individuals who participated in the SSC and Simons Searchlight available to researchers.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/ips-cells/
SFARI Gene SFARI Gene is an evolving database for the autism research community that is centered on genes implicated in autism susceptibility.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/sfari-gene/
Data analysis tools A number of visualization and analysis tools are available to explore genetic and phenotypic data from the SSC, Simons Searchlight and SPARK.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/data-analysis-tools/
Therapeutics Clinical Research Associates (CRA) is evaluating new potential treatments for autism, including R-baclofen.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/therapeutics/
SFARI Base SFARI Base provides approved researchers with access to data and biospecimens from the SSC, Simons Searchlight, SPARK and Autism Inpatient Collection.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/sfari-base/
Autism BrainNet Autism BrainNet is a collaborative network of academic sites that collects, stores and distributes brain tissue for autism research.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-brainnet/
View Funding Opportunities
follow
/funding-opportunities
SFARI Investigators
follow
/research/investigators
Projects
follow
/research/funded-projects
Publications
follow
/research/funded-publications
Perceptual impairments and altered excitatory-inhibitory activity in Cntnap2 knockout miceBilal Haider and colleagues found that Cntnap2 knockout mice exhibited deficits in visual perception and that these were associated with diminished excitation and elevated inhibition in the visual cortex.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/30/perceptual-impairments-and-altered-excitatory-inhibitory-activity-in-cntnap2-knockout-mice/
Probing the neural circuits of social interactions in monkeysMichael Platt and colleagues found that monkeys create complex internal representations of social situations and uncovered neural circuitry supporting social cooperation.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/28/probing-the-neural-circuits-of-social-interactions-in-monkeys/
Excessive dendritic spine clusters in MECP2 duplication syndrome mouse modelStelios Smirnakis and Huda Zoghbi observed an increase in the formation and stabilization of dendritic spine clusters in the cortex of MECP2 duplication syndrome mice.
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/08/25/excessive-dendritic-spine-clusters-in-mecp2-duplication-syndrome-mouse-model/
View More Research Highlights
follow
/research/research-highlights/
October 27, 2021 SFARI Investigators elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2021
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/10/27/sfari-investigators-elected-to-the-national-academy-of-medicine-in-2021/
September 28, 2021 Study using SPARK data uncovers new inherited genetic risks for autism
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/28/study-using-spark-data-uncovers-new-inherited-genetic-risks-for-autism/
September 28, 2021 A Conversation with SFARI consultant-in-residenceGaspar Taroncher-Oldenburg
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/28/a-conversation-with-sfari-consultant-in-residence-gaspar-taroncher-oldenburg/
September 28, 2021 ASHG 2021 Virtual Meeting: Presentations by SFARI Investigators and collaborators
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/28/ashg-2021-virtual-meeting-presentations-by-sfari-investigators-and-collaborators/
September 23, 2021 SFARI spring 2021 science meeting discusses key issues in autism research, treatments and genetic risk
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/09/23/sfari-spring-2021-science-meeting-discusses-key-issues-in-autism-research-treatments-and-genetic-risk/
August 27, 2021 SFARI workshop explores sleep challenges in autism spectrum disorder
follow
https://www.sfari.org/2021/08/27/sfari-workshop-explores-sleep-challenges-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/
View all events →
follow
/events
What do we mean by ‘autism risk genes’?
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/what-do-we-mean-by-autism-risk-genes/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/what-do-we-mean-by-autism-risk-genes/
privacy policy.
follow
/privacy-policy-online-publications
follow
mailto:?subject=SFARI - What do we mean by ‘autism risk genes’?&body=https://www.sfari.org/event/what-do-we-mean-by-autism-risk-genes/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/what-do-we-mean-by-autism-risk-genes/
Small molecules, genes and antisense oligonucleotides: Industry perspectives on treatment development for ASD
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/small-molecules-genes-and-antisense-oligonucleotides-industry-perspectives-on-treatment-development-for-asd/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/small-molecules-genes-and-antisense-oligonucleotides-industry-perspectives-on-treatment-development-for-asd/
privacy policy.
follow
/privacy-policy-online-publications
follow
mailto:?subject=SFARI - Small molecules, genes and antisense oligonucleotides: Industry perspectives on treatment development for ASD&body=https://www.sfari.org/event/small-molecules-genes-and-antisense-oligonucleotides-industry-perspectives-on-treatment-development-for-asd/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/small-molecules-genes-and-antisense-oligonucleotides-industry-perspectives-on-treatment-development-for-asd/
New research results from the Australian Autism Biobank study
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/new-research-results-from-the-australian-autism-biobank-study/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/new-research-results-from-the-australian-autism-biobank-study/
privacy policy.
follow
/privacy-policy-online-publications
follow
mailto:?subject=SFARI - New research results from the Australian Autism Biobank study&body=https://www.sfari.org/event/new-research-results-from-the-australian-autism-biobank-study/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/new-research-results-from-the-australian-autism-biobank-study/
Clinical trials and cyclic AMP in fragile X syndrome: A life journey
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/clinical-trials-and-cyclic-amp-in-fragile-x-syndrome-a-life-journey/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/clinical-trials-and-cyclic-amp-in-fragile-x-syndrome-a-life-journey/
privacy policy.
follow
/privacy-policy-online-publications
follow
mailto:?subject=SFARI - Clinical trials and cyclic AMP in fragile X syndrome: A life journey&body=https://www.sfari.org/event/clinical-trials-and-cyclic-amp-in-fragile-x-syndrome-a-life-journey/
Read More
follow
https://www.sfari.org/event/clinical-trials-and-cyclic-amp-in-fragile-x-syndrome-a-life-journey/
SPARK is an online research initiative that aims to recruit 50,000 individuals with autism and their families. sparkforautism.org
follow
https://sparkforautism.org/
Spectrum is an editorially independent publication funded by SFARI spectrumnews.org
follow
https://spectrumnews.org/
SFARI
follow
https://www.sfari.org/
Funding
follow
/funding-opportunities
News
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/
Contact Us
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/contact-us/
Resources
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resources/
Events
follow
https://www.sfari.org/events/
Career Opportunities
follow
https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/simonsfoundationcareers
Research
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/
About
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/
Privacy Policy
follow
https://www.sfari.org/privacy-policy/
Terms and Conditions
follow
https://www.sfari.org/terms-and-conditions/
Follow SFARI on Twitter
follow
https://twitter.com/SFARIorg
Funding
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/
Funding Opportunities
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/
SFARI scientific perspectives
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/sfari-scientific-perspectives/
How to apply
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/how-to-apply/
Grant policies and procedures
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/policies-and-procedures/
Acknowledgment Policy
follow
https://www.sfari.org/funding-opportunities/acknowledgment-policy/
Sign-up for RFA Announcements
follow
/newsletter?org_name=sfari&email=
Resources
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resources/
Autism Cohorts
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-cohorts/
Simons Simplex Collection
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/simons-simplex-collection/
Simons Searchlight
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/simons-searchlight/
SPARK
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/spark/
Autism Inpatient Collection
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-inpatient-collection/
Mouse models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/mouse-models/
Rat models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/rat-models/
Zebrafish models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/zebrafish-models/
iPS cell models
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/ips-cells/
SFARI Gene
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/sfari-gene/
SFARI Base
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/sfari-base/
Data analysis tools
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/data-analysis-tools/
Therapeutics
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/therapeutics/
Autism BrainNet
follow
https://www.sfari.org/resource/autism-brainnet/
Research
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/
SFARI Investigators
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/investigators/
Funded Projects
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/funded-projects/
Funded Centers
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/funded-centers/
Funded Publications
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/funded-publications/
Research Highlights
follow
https://www.sfari.org/research/research-highlights/
News
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/
SFARI News
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/
SFARI Blog
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/blog/
SFARI Conversations
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/conversations/
Workshop and Meeting Reports
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/workshop-and-meeting-reports/
Newsletter Archive
follow
https://www.sfari.org/news/newsletter-archive/
Events
follow
https://www.sfari.org/events/
All Events
follow
https://www.sfari.org/events/
Lectures
follow
/events/?type=lecture
Webinars
follow
/events/?type=webinars
SFARI Socials
follow
/events/?type=social
About
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about-sfari/
Director"s Letter
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/directors-letter/
Contact Us
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/contact-us/
Career Opportunities
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/career-opportunities/
Our Team
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/team/
Advisors
follow
https://www.sfari.org/about/advisors/
SFARI Scientific Advisory Board
follow
/about/advisors/?person_cat=sfari-scientific-advisory-board
SFARI Scientific Review Board
follow
/about/advisors/?person_cat=sfari-scientific-review-board
SPARK Scientific Advisory Board
follow
/about/advisors/?person_cat=spark-scientific-community-advisory-board
follow
https://twitter.com/SFARIorg
follow
https://www.sfari.org/feed/
Privacy Policy
follow
https://www.sfari.org/privacy-policy/
Terms and Conditions
follow
https://www.sfari.org/terms-and-conditions/
privacy policy.
follow
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/privacy-policy-online-publications