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New approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders offers earlier diagnosis and treatment options

A new project, funded in part by Genome British Columbia (Genome BC), will develop strategies to identify children with, or at risk for, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) much earlier.

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Meet our new investigator: Q&A with Dr. Sara Mostafavi

Dr. Sara Mostafavi creates analytical tools that opening up new research lines at BC Children's Hospital and helping scientists uncover the root causes of genetic diseases and developmental disorders.

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Dr. Elizabeth M. Simpson leads one of six research teams awarded almost $8.5M

CFRI Scientist Dr. Elizabeth M. Simpson leads one of the six research teams awarded almost $8.5M from CQDM and Brain Canada to address unmet needs in neuroscience.

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Funding renewal awarded to NeuroDevNet

On January 13, the Honourable Mike Lake, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, announced an additional $19.6 million in funding to NeuroDevNet, a national research network dedicated to understanding children’s brain development.

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New research sheds light on cellular process behind a rare, multi-system disease

New research from CFRI and the Catalan Institute of Oncology in Spain sheds light on the cellular processes that underpin a disease that can cause developmental delay in children.

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