The Utility of Epigenetics in the Genetic and Environmental Epidemiology of Autism

The Columbia NIEHS P30 Center Hybrid Seminar Series Presents:

Daniele Fallin, PhD
James W. Curran Dean of Public Health at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health

Full title: The Utility of Epigenetics in the Genetic and Environmental Epidemiology of Autism

Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heritable condition affecting at least 2% of the US population. While genes play an important role in etiology, there is clear evidence for environmental contributions and the interplay of genes and environment in contributing to ASD and to the health outcomes among people with ASD. This talk will review ASD genetic and environmental epidemiology, and the utility of integrating epigenetic information into this work, based on recent findings from the Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, led formerly by Dr. Dani Fallin (speaker), and now by Dr. Heather Volk and Dr. Christine Ladd-Acosta.

March 30, 2023