1 h 5 min
The genetics of autism, from medicine to neurodiversity
Genetics, Medical Genetics and seminar by Thomas Bourgeron, Professor at Université Paris Cité, Director of the Human Genetics and Cognitive Functions Unit at Institut Pasteur
Hosted by Collège de France
Friday 11:00 Paris (GMT+1)
Recording available
Amphithéâtre Marguerite-de-Navarre, Site Marcelin-Berthelot
Recording
Abstract
Autism-associated variation ranges from individual genetic changes to the combined influence of many variants. This seminar examines how implicated genes affect synaptic number and function, connecting genetic diversity with brain connectivity. It also considers research conducted with autistic people and families, and how that participation can inform care, education, inclusion and efforts to reduce stigma.
Topics
Autism-associated variationgenetic changesimplicated genessynaptic numberbrain connectivityautistic peoplecarestigma