IMFAR 2015 wrote:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MEETING FOR ATUISM RESEARCH (IMFAR)
SCIENTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD DISCUSS THE LATEST FINDINGS ON THE DIAGNOSIS, CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
SALT LAKE CITY (May 13, 2015) -- The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), a scientific and professional organization devoted to advancing knowledge about autism spectrum disorders, convened more than 1,800 researchers, autism specialists, students, advocates and other stakeholders from 40 countries for the 14th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), the world’s largest scientific gathering on autism research, from May 13 through May 16 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
Researchers and clinicians exchanged and disseminated the latest scientific findings and stimulated progress in autism research into the nature, causes and treatments for ASD during a series of scientific and educational panels, oral sessions and poster presentations. The meeting also featured demonstrations of innovative technologies and events designed for stakeholders and special interest groups.
“The research presented at IMFAR 2015 shows the remarkable quality and breadth of scientific studies of autism taking place around the world,” said Francesca Happé, Ph.D., president of INSAR. “At IMAFR, we are hearing about transformative finding and emerging areas of investigation that have important, tangible implications for people with autism and their families. This meeting reminds us what an exciting time it is to be and autism researcher, and why we need to keep pushing for answers that will help people with autism of all ages lead the best possible lives.”
“Each year at IMAFR, I am reminded how the field of autism research continues to attract exceptional scientific minds to our field,” said Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D., co-chair of the IMFAR Scientific Program Committee. “IMFAR provides a unique and essential forum for dialogue and collaboration among the amazing array of talented scientists focused on ASD research. It is also an opportunity for scientists and stakeholders -- including people with autism and their families -- to discuss the direction of autism research.”
“This year’s IMFAR conference features forefront discoveries that translate research findings into clinical advances, to improve our ability to diagnose and treat autism,” said Jacqueline Crawley, Ph.D., co-chair of the IMFAR Scientific Program Committee. “Important themes emerging this year include notable strides in understanding biological causes of autism spectrum disorder, identifying biomarkers, developing improved diagnostic methods, and discovering increasingly effective behavioral interventions and pharmacological therapeutics. Family participation at IMFAR 2015 further energizes our researchers to accelerate our rate of progress, to contribute a real impact at the clinical level.”
Today's IMFAR 2015 pre-conference included morning keynote speaker (author and WrongPlanet.net resident) John Elder Robison and luncheon keynote speaker (founder of Specialisterne) Thorkil Sonne.
13 May 2015, 7:06 pm
