Most of Dr. Herbert's career has focused on big brains and their association with autism. More recently, her work focuses on the interplay between genetics and the environment, realizing the best approach to understanding autism may be a combination of the two:
“When you realize that the widespread changes we’re seeing in autistic brains may occur in parallel with or even downstream from widespread changes in the body—such as in the immune system—and that these changes may be environmentally triggered, you start looking for ways to think more broadly about genetic vulnerability. It can’t be just about ‘brain genes,’” Herbert says.
This lecture will delve into the differences in the body systems of those with autism and the effects of such differences, such as immunodeficiencies and inflammation of brain tissue. Insights about these system differences might have an important impact on the future of autism research and treatment
When: 4 p.m., September 24, 2009
Where: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost: No cost
Register: RSVP by September 18th
480-603-3283 or
pdowling@autismcenter.org
The Distinguished Lecture Series is made possible by a grant from the BHHS Legacy Foundation.
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