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Greg Jenkins, M.D., Class of 1971, made a gift to endow a Professorship that reflects on his father’s exceptional legacy

Name: Date:___/___/_____ Fellowship Year (circle): 1 2 3 4 Page 1 of 6 Form created 2/2/07 by Darryl Miao, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, edited by LP Brion 07/01/08; 10/28/08; 8/14/09; 10/17/11 Individual Development Plan Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Goals: 1. Short term – needs for improving current performance 2. Long term – identification of career options and resources to

These presentations were written and used by speakers at STARS events between 2014 and 2016.

Unravelling Autism • Preston Wiles M.D. • Professor, UTSWMC • Senior Attending, Autism Center Learning Objectives • Describe essential features of autism spectrum disorders • Overview of genetic factors in the disorder • Understand brain function related to core features of autism • Review features of epidemiology-is there an epidemic or not • Role of science/education vs. Myth/meme Autism Spectrum Disorders • Autistic Disorder • Pervasive Developmental

These presentations were written and used by speakers at STARS events from 2002-2003.

2014-2015 meeting recaps for the Exploring Post at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dissecting the Role of MeCP2 in Brain & Implications for Autism Spectrum Disorders Lisa M. Monteggia, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Autism • Twin studies examining the concordance of autism spectrum disorders for identical twins, compared to fraternal twins or siblings, indicates a strong genetic component. • Many genes have been associated with autism, but each has been found in only a few individuals. • No single

Find archived recaps of 2016-2017 meetings of the Exploring Post, a program from STARS and the Boy Scouts for youth interested in health and science careers.