Autism Research Mini Summit
Join us September 25 for the CHRI Autism Research Mini Summit.
Agenda:
Cholesterol in Brain Development and Disease
8:00am Grand Rounds / Keynote Speaker
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
9:00-9:30am Mini Introductions Participants
9:30am
Carolyn Maxwell, MS, MPH, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, Department of Genetic Medicine
9:50am
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
10:10am
Anna Dunavesky, PHD
Professor, UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences
10:30 Break
10:45am
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
11:05am
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
11:20-11:45 Discussion & Networking
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
