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Project

Autism Genetics, Phase II: Increasing Representation of Human Diversity

Center:

NY-Rose F. Kennedy Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Sophie Molholm
[email protected]
718-862-1823

Project Description:

Major Goals: A continuation of the second ACE Network grant, this project will continue to fill a significant gap in autism research by recruiting underserved subjects of self-reported African ancestry (African- Americans), an important population that has not previously been well represented in ASD genetics.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County, State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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