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We seek to improve quality of life for autistic people through research and advanced training for scientific careers. Join us at George Mason University for an in-person or online study, or apply to work in our lab!

 

Many people have historically been left out of autism research, both as participants and as researchers.

We are focused on closing this gap by studying the experiences and biology of neurodiverse individuals of different sexes and genders.

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JackLab and team awarded $12.3 million to study late autism diagnosis
JackLab and team awarded $12.3 million to study late autism diagnosis

Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., Lauren Kenworthy, Ph.D., and Allison Jack, Ph.D., will lead a team of investigators at multiple sites to develop effective methods for identifying older autistic adolescents and adults who are often misdiagnosed, diagnosed late or not diagnosed at all.

Mason team works to identify more objective evaluations to diagnose autism
Mason team works to identify more objective evaluations to diagnose autism

Jack’s lab fosters increased representation in research and provides an opportunity for neurodiverse individuals to receive scientific training so that they can assist in the design and execution of studies.

Brain activity patterns may distinguish girls with autism
Brain activity patterns may distinguish girls with autism

Autistic and non-autistic girls’ brains differ in activity in a way that autistic and non-autistic boys’ brains do not, according to a new study. This sex difference may stem from distinct patterns of gene expression during early development.

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