Autism Research Mini Summit
Cholesterol in Brain Development and Disease
Eric Peeples, MD, PhD
Neonatologist, Children's Nebraska
Associate Professor, UNMC Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology
Co-Champion, Genetics, Development, Exposures & Injuries Area of Emphasis, CHRI
Genetics of Autism: Past, Present, and Future
Carolyn Maxwell, MS, MPH, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, Department of Genetic Medicine
Personalizing Medication Management in Autism: The Role of Pharmacogenetic Testing
Beth Conover, MS, APRN, CGC
Friedland Family Professor; Associate Professor; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Certified Genetic Counselor, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, Department of Genetic Medicine
Astrocytic Contributions to Behavioral Impairments in a Mouse Model of Autism
Anna Dunaevsky, PHD
Professor, UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences
Beyond the Clinic: Current Research & Innovations
Patricia Zemantic, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, LBA
Director of Autism Diagnostic Clinic; Assistant Professor, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, iCASD; Licensed Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
From Virtual to Reality: Enhancing Pedestrian Safety for Autistic Children through Immersive VR Training
Nicole Rodriguez, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Professor, MMI iCASD; Director, MMI Doctoral Applied Behavior Analysis Program; Director of Early Intervention, MMI iCASD:Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Planning Committee
William B. Rizzo, MD
Professor, UNMC Division of Inherited Metabolic Diseases
Chief, UNMC Division of Inherited Metabolic Diseases
Scientific Director, Child Health Research Institute
Helen Freytag Chair in Pediatrics
Jennifer Blackford, PhD
Hattie B. Munroe Professor
Associate Dean and Director, Research, MMI
Professor, UNMC Dept of Neurological Sciences and Pediatrics
Professor, UNO Dept of Psychology
