Yearly Archives: 2012

New Clinical Study Evaluates First Drug to Show Improvement in Subtype of Autism

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jessica

Researchers at the Seaver Autism Center, led by Dr. Alex Kolevzon, have begun a clinical trial to evaluate insulin-like growth factor in children who have SHANK3 deficiency, a known cause of autism spectrum disorder. Click here to read the press … Continue reading →

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Prevalence of ASD has risen to 1 in 88

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jessica

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has increased to 1 in 88 children. Click here to learn more.

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Parents, We Need your Input

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jessica

Help us Learn More about Early Autism Diagnoses The Seaver Autism Center at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine is collaborating with Columbia University as well as the Autism Science Foundation to better identify barriers to early diagnosis of autism … Continue reading →

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“Research Webinar: Bench to Bedside at Mt. Sinai” hosted by the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jessica

“Please join the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation for a conversation with Joseph Buxbaum, PhD, and Alex Kolevzon, MD. We’ll discuss the basic science and clinical research projects that are underway at the Seaver Autism Center at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine … Continue reading →

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