CII Scientist Wins “Autism Speaks” Grant

Dr. Brent Williams and the CII have been awarded a $450,000 grant from Autism Speaks, “the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization”. To date, Autism Speaks has committed more than $195 million for research projects that advance the understanding, prevention and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Dr. Williams’ award is 1 of 14 granted this year, which were selected from a field of 136 proposals. The funds will be used to advance Dr. Williams’ work on the possible connection between gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances and autism severity.

Dr. Williams’ Project Abstract

Autism Speak Press Release

Previous publications by Dr. Williams on Autism [Free PDFs]:

Application of Novel PCR-Based Methods for Detection, Quantitation, and Phylogenetic Characterization of Sutterella Species in Intestinal Biopsy Samples from Children with Autism and Gastrointestinal Disturbances (MBio 2012)

Impaired carbohydrate digestion and transport and mucosal dysbiosis in the intestines of children with autism and gastrointestinal disturbances (PLoS One 2011)

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