Ross Research

Roseann C. Schaaf, Phd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor, Occupational Therapy
Faculty, Farber Institute of Neurosciences

Project: Sensory features may be a distinguishing marker of ASD, with similar findings in boys with XYY versus idiopathic ASD.

Diane E. Merry, PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Project: Cellular models of Y chromosome candidate genes for ASD, rodent models.

Matthew Dalva, PhD
Professor, Neuroscience
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology

Project: Biology of the synapse (defects in the structure and function) related to mechanisms of ASD.

Timothy P.L. Roberts, PhD
Vice-chair of Research for the Department of Radiology

Project: Early childhood imaging biomarkers for autism in boys with XYY