autism

UCI study could lead to ways of better treating – and possibly preventing – the disorder

Amal Alachkar discusses reestablishing her career in neuroscience at UCI after fleeing Syria and how she helped develop UCI’s online master’s in pharmacology

Digital media platforms enable marginalized groups to offer alternative representations

Philanthropic support lets researcher translate ‘wacky ideas’ into real-world results

UCI psychologist’s Lego therapy is benefiting children with autism spectrum disorder

Study also points to potential new drug discovery advances

UCI has joined Autism Speaks’ Light It Up Blue campaign, a global movement in which thousands of iconic landmarks, buildings, hotels, bridges and retail stores replace their outdoor lights with bright blue bulbs throughout April in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.