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Conan O’Brien To Host Autism Speaks To Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala | Aug. 28, 2015 #AutisticHistory
Conan O’Brien To Host Autism Speaks To Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala August 28, 2015 In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, brings to Los Angeles a unique dinner party. The Autism Speaks to Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala will showcase award-winning chefs at its first local fundraising gala,…
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Autism Speaks launches 2015 National Leadership Summit | June 16, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Autism Speaks launches 2015 National Leadership Summit June 16, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2015) – As Congress considers the 21st Century Cures Act, advocates for the autism community joined leaders in science and government at the Autism Speaks National Leadership Summit today to advance research and policies benefiting people with disabilities. The summit highlights achievements…
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Autism Speaks briefs Hill on the human genome, precision medicine | May 4, 2016 #AutisticHistory #EndAutismSpeaks
Autism Speaks briefs Hill on the human genome, precision medicine May 04, 2016 The Autism Speaks science and advocacy departments presented a briefing on Capitol Hill for Congressional Members and their staff on “The Human Genome and Precision Medicine: Research Developments in Precision Medicine and Autism.” The event was held in coordination with the Congressional Coalition on Autism Research and…
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Autism Speaks | Lorri Unumb Honored by Professional Women in Advocacy | Nov. 21, 2014 #AutisticHistory #EndAutismSpeaks #BanABA
Lorri Unumb Honored by Professional Women in Advocacy November 21, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC — Lorri Unumb, Autism Speaks’ vice president for state government affairs, was honored for Excellence in a State Issue Campaign at the annual Professional Women in Advocacy conference held here. National Grassroots Advocacy Director Shelley Hendrix was one of three finalists for Excellence In A Campaign For…
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Autism Speaks | Notes From The Hill by Liz Feld | Nov. 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #StopBigAutism
Notes From The Hill By Autism Speaks President Liz Feld: For hundreds of autism advocates, last week marked the launch of a 2014 policy agenda that will provide meaningful benefit to the entire autism community. Over 200 volunteer leaders from classrooms, boardrooms, small towns, big cities, and service sectors from across the country convened for…
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Autism Speaks to Washington | Nov. 13, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Speaks to Washington On November 13, the “Autism Speaks to Washington” summit convened at the George Washington University for a robust and exciting line up of keynote speakers and presentations unveiling Autism Speaks’ enhanced state and federal advocacy strategy, groundbreaking advances in science and research, and a full discussion of the barriers to, and…
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Archive | Andy Shih of Autism Speaks | #AutisticHistory #StopBigAutism #BanABA
Andy Shih, Ph.D., Interim Chief Science Officer Andy Shih, Ph.D., joined Autism Speaks in 2006, after its merger with the National Alliance for Autism Research where he served as chief science officer. Dr. Shih has held various leadership roles in the organization throughout his tenure including senior vice president of public health and inclusion. In…
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