Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center

2023 News Archive

Autism research hits the road

Some scientists are thinking creatively about how to collect data in flexible environments and meet communities where they’re at.

Spreading awareness of Fragile X syndrome

In celebration of Fragile X Awareness Day, CAN faculty members Dr. Jane Roberts and Dr. Jessica Klusek advocated at the South Carolina State House. Watch the video on WIS 10 News!

Mapping the language of fragile X

Jessica Klusek, Breakthrough Star and CAN member, studies communication difficulties among carriers of a genetic mutation. Learn about Dr. Klusek’s work on communication difficulties associated with the FMR1 premutation — the genetic mutation found in women who are carriers of fragile X syndrome. Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability and autism.

CAN Trainee Publishing Panel

Ask questions and learn about publishing research from faculty member Dr. Fabienne Poulain (Biological Sciences), postdoctoral researcher Dr. Laura Friedman (Communication Sciences and Disorders), and graduate students Miranda Foster and Alexis Federico (Psychology).

Autism Awareness: 2023 USC faculty experts list

April is Autism Acceptance Month and the University of South Carolina has compiled a list of faculty experts to help reporters develop stories about autism spectrum disorder. An estimated 1 in 36 people are affected by autism, a lifelong developmental disorder. As South Carolina’s leader in health sciences, USC has researchers across disciplines who specialize in autism. To interview a faculty member, contact the staff member listed with each expert.

CAN Research Center Final Report

Check out the CAN Research Center's Final Report, which features five years of accomplishments and research contributions from faculty.

Our Breakthrough Stars

For the past three years, faculty members of the CAN Research Center have received the Breakthrough Star Award. This award honors the research achievements made by faculty members relatively early in their careers. Check out their articles and research!

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