Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

The Stress, Health, and Autism Research (SHARE) Study examines how autism, chronic stress, and obesity intersect in autistic adolescents and young adults. Emily Hotez and Josie Rose use this NIH-funded study to explain principles and practical approaches for biomedical research that incorporates neurodivergent perspectives. Their discussion includes gathering feedback from autistic participants and integrating those perspectives into study design and implementation to improve accessibility and inclusion. The presentation connects these approaches with research on the health and well-being of autistic people.

Lindsay N. Oberman reviews evidence for transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols in autism spectrum disorder. The seminar first explains how TMS works and how it can probe the brain mechanisms associated with autism. It then presents NIH research using repetitive TMS as an experimental therapeutic tool, examining its effects on both brain function and behaviour to guide the development of potential interventions. Online via Duke Zoom. Wednesday 7 October 2026, 16:00 EDT (America/New_York; UTC−4). Register through the event-specific Register Here link on the Duke Autism Seminar Series page to receive remote access. The presentation will not be recorded. Accommodation requests should reach the organizer at least ten days before the event. The speaker directs NIMH’s Developmental Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurostimulation Research Program.