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Successfull kick-off for AutNetKI

The new network for autism research at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, AutNetKI, had it´s first meeting the 21st of March 2025. KI researchers, distinguished guest researchers and interest organizations came together to connect, plan and learn more about each others work.

AutNetKI Kick-off

Professor Francesca Happé

• Introduction to AutNetKI from the coordinators Kristiina Tammimies and Mark Taylor
• Looking back to look forward: Changes in the concept of autism
  Professor Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London
• Research on autism @KI: 
  1) Epidemiology
  2) Early detection, diagnosis, characterization and interventions
  3) Genetics
  4) Preclinical and basic research models
  5) Imaging and eye-tracking – participants and model systems
• How to lead translational projects and networks in autism
  External speaker: Professor Stephen W. Scherer, Chief of Research, Northbridge Chair in Paediatric Research The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Director, McLaughlin Centre, University of Toronto, Canada
• Voices from the community: Interest organizations: Organiserade Autister, Autism Stockholm