Animal Models of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations for Translational Therapeutic Research
Adrien Eshraghi, MD, MSc, FACS, a 2022 ARI grant recipient, discusses the ongoing translational research conducted in his lab. He considers the purpose of animal models in autism research and details how they are assessed with reference to autism. Eshraghi outlines recent animal model research testing treatments for CNTNAP2-/-induced autism, mGluR5 KO analysis, and more. The presenter highlights the importance of understanding environmental risk factors for autism, outlines animal models that support this focus. He discusses conclusions and gives thanks and acknowledgments before the Q&A.
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