Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
Autism Research Database (AFD)
| Project Element | Element Description |
|---|---|
Project TitleProject Title |
SFARI National Autism Cohort - Emory Autism Center |
Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator |
Ousley, Opal |
DescriptionDescription |
The National Autism Cohort (now called SPARK) is a national effort to recruit and retain 50,000 families with at least one individual on the autism spectrum, to collect DNA samples for genetic analysis, and to make these families available for studies by the autism research community at large. There are 21 clinical sites participating in the recruitment effort, and the three sites listed above were involved in the pilot phase of the project, before the official national launch. |
FunderFunder |
Simons Foundation |
Funding CountryFunding Country |
United States |
Fiscal Year FundingFiscal Year Funding |
149831 |
Current Award PeriodCurrent Award Period |
2016-2019 |
Strategic Plan QuestionStrategic Plan Question |
Question 3: What Causes ASD, and Can Disabling Aspects of ASD be Prevented or Preempted? |
Funder’s Project LinkFunder’s Project Link |
External Project Page
|
InstitutionInstitution |
Emory University |
Institute LocationInstitute Location |
United States |
Project NumberProject Number |
388904 |
Government or PrivateGovernment or Private |
Private |
History/Related ProjectsHistory/Related Projects |
SFARI National Autism Cohort - Emory Autism Center |
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