Research Researchers find neurons work as a team to process social interactions By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Nov. 27, 2023 Researchers have discovered that a part of the brain associated with working memory and multisensory integration, may also play an important role in how the brain processes social cues.
People Postdoctoral Spotlight: Erin Bojanek, PhD, BS (’14) By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Oct. 23, 2023 Erin Bojanek, PhD, BS (’14), is an instructor in the Frederick J. and Marion A. Schindler Cognitive Neurophysiology Lab.
Research Through the eye of the beholder: People with autism may process illusory shapes differently By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 28, 2023 Researchers are finding the process in our brain that allows us to see these visual distinctions may not be happening the same way in the brains of children with autism spectrum disorder. They may be ...
People Faculty Q&A: Emily Knight By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Oct. 17, 2022 Emily Knight, M.D., Ph.D., is an assistant professor of Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Her research aims to understand neural mechanisms of sensory ...
Research The brains of children with autism may not always ‘see’ body language By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jul. 18, 2022 Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have found that children with autism spectrum disorder may not always process body movements effectively, ...
Research Researchers aim to understand COVID-19 in children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Oct. 6, 2021 Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience are working to better understand how COVID-19 impacts student and staff in schools that serve students with IDDs.
Research Q & A with Jennetta Hammond, Ph.D. By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jul. 29, 2021 Jennetta Hammond, Ph.D., joined the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience as an assistant professor in Neurology and Neuroscience in July 2021. Her research aims to understand interactions between the ...
Research Whimsical bench celebrates pioneer in autism research By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jun. 30, 2021 Tristram Smith, Ph.D., a pioneer in Autism research, was memorialized at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), during a ceremony and bench dedication.
Patient Care New Autism Guidelines Recommend Early Screening, Treatment for Developmental Delays Before Official Diagnosis By Scott Hesel Jan. 28, 2020 Early intervention for symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder is critical for helping families improve outcomes for their children, according to updated recommendations from the American ...
Research URMC to Lead $7M Study on Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder By Barbara Ficarra Apr. 4, 2019 The University of Rochester will be the coordinating site for a $7 million Department of Defense-funded study of early intervention for autism spectrum disorder, to evaluate which approaches can best ...
