CTN Symposium on Autism and Rare Genetic Diseases

Please join us for presentations from leading researchers in neurodevelopmental research on autism and rare genetic diseases!

Thank you everyone!!


A big thanks to all those who attended, our speakers and panel discussion members, and the volunteers who helped make sure the event ran smoothly! The talks were insightful and engaging, and the panel was filled with thoughtful, honest, and passionate discussion of critical topics! 

Read about the day here in a short piece from the Carney Institute for Brain Science!

Date: Monday, October 16th, 2023

Time: 9am - 5pm

Sponsor: Center for Translational Neuroscience

Location: 70 Ship St. , Room 107

Cost: Free

This day long, in-person symposium will develop discussion surrounding some of the fantastic opportunities for advancing translational neurodevelopmental research including novel research methodologies, paths from bench-to-bedside, and key challenges for developing new therapies.

Featuring 6 guest speakers and a panel discussion!

Light refreshments and a boxed lunch provided!

The Center for Translational Neuroscience is a part of the Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science at Brown University, and the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University.

Contact Information: ctn@brown.edu


Organizing committee:

Sofia Lizarraga, Eric Morrow, Judy Liu, Danielle St. Pierre, Li-Jin Chew, Erica Carrita, and Colleen Krall.