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South Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Consortium (SCAND)


Dr. Christopher Cowan Awarded MPI SFARI Pilot Grant

SCAND affiliate Dr. Christopher Cowan was recently awarded an MPI SFARI Pilot grant titled “Linking neuroimmune dysfunction, sensory system defects and autism-like behavior in a new mouse model of syndromic autism." Pilot Awards support novel, high-risk and exploratory projects that have the potential to yield transformative results in autism research. The grants awarded in this cycle aim to further our understanding of the effects of ASD-linked genetic mutations on brain function and behavior, develop analytical tools to find new genes associated with ASD, and identify biomarkers. 

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South Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Consortium (SCAND)