The Duke Center for Autism Seminar Series features autism researchers, clinicians, and self-advocates sharing their latest research, intervention practices, and perspectives.

We are pleased to announce the presenters for our 2026-27 Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development Seminar Series:

Oct 7

Lindsay Oberman, PhD

National Institutes of Health

Topic: Neuromodulation for discovery and intervention in autism

Nov 4

Emily Hotez, PhD

UCLA

Topic: Health, well-being, chronic stress, and interventions for autistic adolescents and adults

Dec 2

Inge-Marie Eigsti, PhD

University of Connecticut

Topic: Language, social communication, and cognition in autism

Jan 6

Lauren Franz, MBChB, MPH

Duke University

Topic: Research updates from the Duke Autism Center of Excellence

Feb 3

Brittany Hand, PhD & Kristin Cooper, MD

Ohio State University

Topic: Small Changes, Better Care: Clinical Innovation, Evidence, and 4 Practical Ways to Improve Care for Autistic Adults

Mar 3

Whitney Deal, MD, FAAEM, CAS

Georgetown University

Topic: Adaptive Medicine Sunflower Pilot: improving acute hospital care for patients with autism and IDD

April

Autism Acceptance Keynote

Date and Presenter TBD

May 5

Jacob Vorstman, MD, PhD

University of Toronto

Topic: Genetic susceptibility, developmental trajectories, and gene-informed approaches to autism and related conditions

Jun 2

Nancy Zucker, PhD

Duke University

Topic: Feeding and eating disorders in autistic children

All presentations are virtual, on the first Wednesday of each month at 4pm ET unless otherwise noted.

An email with a registration link and more information about each presentation topic will be sent in advance of each session. Presentations are not recorded.

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