Research
The goals of the NJACE are to empower the lives of all New Jersey individuals and families affected by autism with a focus on community-oriented research tailored to the autism community and their needs.
Current governor’s council research projects 2023-2024:
The Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism current grantees for the concept project and fellowship program awards:
Anat Kreimer, Ph.D. | Rutgers University
Decoding Autism Regulatory Variants Using Computational Genomics in Human iPSC-Derived Neurons
James Millonig, Ph.D. | Rutgers University
A p53 Mediated Mechanism for 16p11.2 ASD Hyperproliferation Phenotype
Peng Jiang, Ph.D. | Rutgers University
Regulation of Human Forebrain Development by ASD-Associated Cytokines in Human iPSC-derived Cerebral Organoids
Chiara Manzini, Ph.D. | Rutgers University
Unraveling the diversity of PDE4D signaling to understand the mechanisms of action of PDE4D inhibitors
Vanessa Bal, Ph.D. | Rutgers University
Boosting Engagement and Skill Acquisition through Technology and Personalization: A Pilot Trial of Enhanced Transdiagnostic Behavioral Therapy
Yu-Lun Chen, Ph.D. | Kessler Foundation
Racial, Ethnic, and Language Disparities in Autism Health Service Use among Children in NJ: Assessing Longitudinal Trends of Service Gaps and the Role of Social Determinants
Christina Simmons, Ph.D. | Rowan University
Randomized Pilot Evaluation of Healthcare Professional Training Using a Virtual Reality Training Program for Severe Behavior in Children with Autism
Walter Zahorodny, Ph.D. | Rutgers University
Detection & Connection – ASD Screening Project
Alessandro Bortolami | Rutgers University
A Novel Murine Model to Study Potassium Channel-Related Autism Spectrum Disorder
Erin McKenney | Rowan University
Examining Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma in First-Semester Autistic College Students
Denise Robles | Rutgers University
Modeling Long-Range Connectivity Deficits in ASD using Cerebral Organoids
Sofia Gonzalez Salinas, Ph.D. | Rutgers University
Cortical Circuits Regulating Social Behaviors
Mengmeng Jin | Rutgers University
Modeling Microglial Dysfunction with Human iPSC Models of Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lauren Poppi | Rutgers University
Dissection of habitual learning microcircuits in genetic mouse models of autism spectrum disorder with comorbid Tourette disorder
Luka Turkalj | Rutgers University
Perturbation of Neuronal Proteostasis and Integrated Stress Response in Cc2d1a and Cc2d1a/Cc2d1b Loss of Function
Le Wang | Rutgers University
Dissecting the circuits mechanism of ASD-associated NLGN3 and NRXN1 loss-of-function human neurons engrafted in a chimeric mouse model
Ellen Wilkinson | Rutgers University
Adapting an evidence-based behavioral activation treatment for depression in minimally verbal autistic adults