Collaborate2Cure: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wednesday Jun 10 / 4:00 PM (CDT) - Wednesday Jun 10 / 6:00 PM (CDT)


Collaborate2Cure: Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Kansas City region has a robust autism network comprised of basic researchers, clinicians, patient advocacy groups, and start-up companies. The short-term goal of this Collaborate2Cure series is to combine these unique disciplines to learn about a variety of research and clinical issues and spark innovative treatments and advocacy strategies related to ASD. The long-term goal of the series will be to….. Read More.

Agenda
Kick Off & Welcome
Dennis Ridenour
President & CEO
BioNexus KC
Zohreh Talebizadeh, PhD
Director, Autism Genetics Research Laboratory
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Presentations (60 min)
Linda Heitzman-Powell, PhD, MPH, University of Kansas Medical Center
Topic: Clinical overview
Zohreh Talebizadeh, PhD, Children’s Mercy
Topic: Genetics research overview
Kim Riley, MBA
Topic: Community efforts & Parent advocacy
John Fitzpatrick, BA, KC Digital Drive
Topic: Health IT specific to ASD
Panel Discussion (15 min)
David Beversdorf, MD | clinician & researcher
Jeff Blackwood, MBA | technology
Matt Cheung, PhD, RPh |outcomes researcher & parent advocate
Audience Guided Q&A (30 min)
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