Seaver Autism Center

🧠 Another @SinaiNeuro #BrainAwarenessWeek Blog Post Drops! In this post, Corinne Smith explains how mice help us understand #AutismSpectrumDisorder & why using animal models to study disorders is such an important tool for research. Check It Out🔬 mindatsinai.com/blog/4peklrg3e…

We are recognizing ⭐️Ellen Paley⭐️ who is celebrating 3️⃣0️⃣ years of service at Mount Sinai. For the past 15 years, Ellen has been an integral part of the Seaver Center. She is the backbone behind much of what allows our research to thrive. 🎉💐Congratulations & THANK YOU Ellen!

The term "profound autism" is about clarity, not competition. @ProfoundAutism We are proud to be a resource for individuals with profound autism, ensuring they are a priority in our mission to enhance diagnosis and develop breakthrough treatments.

#BrainAwarenessWeek is just heating up as @icahnmountsinai's Alexandra Ramirez, @AletaMurphy, Ashley Harlock & Corinne Smith drop their latest @SinaiNeuro Blogs (edited by the amazing Emma Hays)! Have questions? MiNDS has answers. DROPPING NEXT WEEK👉mindatsinai.com/blog

Recruiting autistic adults: 🔹18-50 years old 🔹No medical history of cardiovascular conditions 🔹Not currently taking medications that alter heart rate (beta-blockers or stimulants) Eligible participants will receive 💵 $20 per hour of participation. Contact: bekerlab@mssm.edu

We've been hosting the Advances in Autism conference for 30 years! In that time, 250+ genes 🧬 have been identified and treatments are being targeted 🎯. 🎟️ Register to learn about all the progress and what's ahead: AdvancesInAutism30.eventbrite.com

Free @adaptwechange Webinar: The Evaluation Process in Children with ASD 🗓️Thursday, March 12 ⏰10 – 11:30 am 💻Register: scan the QR Code or click the link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🧠TOMORROW! Make sure to JOIN the #FriedmanBrainInstitute, CEYE and @SinaiNeuro at the #BrainWeek Brain Fair. Also remember, you can celebrate #BrainAwarenessWeek w/ @MountSinaiNYC throughout March! Learn More about all of our #BrainWeek March events👉 icahn.mssm.edu/research/fried…

30 years of reporting the latest advances in the field - don't miss this milestone year of the Advances in Autism Conference, coming to NYC on 5/28! Register now 🎟️ and stay tuned for more announcements about the amazing speakers set to take the stage. AdvancesInAutism30.eventbrite.com

In honor of Rare Disease Day, this beautiful Nashville family shared their story to spread awareness for CHD8 (a rare 🧬genetic mutation) and our Center's research! 📰 Learn more about Sadie & check out the @NashvilleFitMag feature: nashvillefitmagazine.com/world-rare-dis…

We aim to improve lives impacted by rare diseases associated with autism by bridging the gap between science & care. We are grateful for the families we work with - you are more than rare, you are amazing. #RareDiseaseDay #ADNP #CHAMP1 #CHD8 #DDX3X #FOXP1 #PhelanMcDermid #SHANK3

Ecstatic 🎉✨ that Seaver Team Director, Dr. Buxbaum, has been selected as 1 of 9 PI/projects to receive the prestigious 2026 SPARK NS Translational Research Program Grant. The 2-year program offers up to $2MM in funding to support therapeutics for autism! sparkns.org/news-and-insig…

“No treatment-related serious adverse events or dose-limiting toxicities, & with early indications of clinical benefit that have been observed across neurodevelopmental domains, including communicative, motor, cognitive & social,” - Joe Nolan, CEO, Jaguar. jaguargenetherapy.com/press-release/…

Exclusive @endpts: 1st test of gene therapy 🧬 for rare form of autism (Phelan-McDermid syndrome) Clinical trial investigates JAG201 that delivers a functional SHANK3 mini-gene via vector to target faulty gene in patients’ neurons🧠 endpoints.news/first-test-of-… (sign up to read)

Exclusive: Jaguar Gene Therapy has launched the first clinical trial of a gene therapy for a rare genetic form of autism, with early data expected later this year. endpoints.news/first-test-of-…

@seaverautism invites parents and caregivers of people with #phelanmcdermidsyndrome to complete a brief survey. Please visit ow.ly/4Npo50XUtJY to take the survey!

We send her well wishes 💐💖 as she begins her new role at a boutique investment bank where she will help biotech companies raise capital to support the development, approval, & commercialization of therapies & treatments- including gene therapies 🧬 for rare diseases.

Dr. Dierdorff (@DeRubeisLab) brilliantly defended her thesis “Dissecting Cortical Circuits Driving Motor Deficits in a Mouse Model of DDX3X syndrome” in Dec. The Seaver Team is grateful for this alumna & her contributions to better understand rare disorders related to autism.

Check out the FREE @adaptwechange Webinar: 🗣️Transition to Kindergarten - Moving from Preschool to Kindergarten - "Kindergarten IEP 🗓️Thursday, February 5 ⏰10 - 11:30 am Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What a night for #RareDisease research & community! 🦓 🏈 Congrats all draft picks and especially our very own @Jer0nimoLukin 💪 A million thank you @ddx3x, @UpliftingAth, @RobLong47, @BrettBrackett! Together #WeTackleRare!