The summer before David Beversdorf began his fellowship, he attended a workshop where one message rang clear: research should be driven by a question, not a technique. Having a clinicContinue reading “Clinical Collaboration: Thompson Center Researchers Partner with MU Health Care Clinics”
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Researchers On The Go
Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf presented on current trends in autism research as part of the NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series in August. His lecture featured highlights from his experience with studyingContinue reading “Researchers On The Go”
MU Scientist Links Epigenetic Biomarkers to Gastrointestinal Issues for Kids with Autism
Findings could have future implications for precision medicine, lead to individualized treatments As a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helpsContinue reading “MU Scientist Links Epigenetic Biomarkers to Gastrointestinal Issues for Kids with Autism”
Searching for Footprints
A “golden goose” of the autism research world is finding a screening test that can accurately and efficiently identify autism risk in patients early in life so that they canContinue reading “Searching for Footprints”
From Acne to Autism
Improving social communication skill and ability is one of the primary hopes for autism treatment providers. Progress can be achieved with behavioral treatment such as Applied Behavior Analysis. However, improvingContinue reading “From Acne to Autism”
Problem behaviors linked with gastrointestinal issues in children with autism
Story contributor: Brian Consiglio, MU News Bureau Many children and adolescents with autism often exhibit problem behaviors, such as aggression, as well as experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues, especially constipation. InContinue reading “Problem behaviors linked with gastrointestinal issues in children with autism”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf
Who: Dr. David Beversdorf, William and Nancy Thompson Endowed Chair of Radiology, professor of radiology, neurology and psychology, MU School of Medicine. Bio: Dr. Beversdorf grew up in Bloomington, INContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf”
Reaching for the Summit
Autism research is making great strides internationally in places such as Europe and Canada, due in large part to large, collaborative research systems established in those areas. These systems allowContinue reading “Reaching for the Summit”
2018 INSAR In Review
This spring, Thompson Center autism experts joined hundreds of the leading international autism research experts in Rotterdam, Netherlands at the 2018 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) annual meeting. EveryContinue reading “2018 INSAR In Review”