University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Autism Research Mini Summit

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Join us September 25 for the CHRI Autism Research Mini Summit. 

The Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) and Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) will host the Autism Mini Summit on Friday, Sept. 25 on the campus of MMI. More information on speakers and agenda items to come. 
 
 
 

Scheduled Speakers:

 
Keynote Presentation:
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 

Carolyn Maxwell, MS, MPH, CGC 
Certified Genetic Counselor, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute
Department of Genetic Medicine 

Beth Conover, MS, APRN, CGC 
Friedland Family Professor; Associate Professor
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Certified Genetic Counselor, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute
Department of Genetic Medicine 
 
Anna Dunavesky, PHD 
Professor, UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences 

Patricia Zemantic, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, LBA 
Director of Autism Diagnostic Clinic
Assistant Professor, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, iCASD
Board Certified Behavior Analyst 
 
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 

Introductions by: 

William Rizzo, MD 
Professor, UNMC Division of Inherited Metabolic Diseases 
Helen Freytag Chair in Pediatrics 

Eric Peeples, MD, PhD 
Neonatologist, Children's Nebraska 
Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Neonatology 

Alice Schillingsburg, PhD, BCBA-D, LP, LBA 
Yale Family Endowed Chair 
Director, MMI iCASD 
Professor, MMI iCASD 
Board Certified Behavior Analyst 
Licensed Psychologist