Making the Leap: Translating Autism Genetics into Patient-Relevant Insights Using Frog Models

Helen Willsey, PhD • Assistant Professor • Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Describe current issues in translating autism genetics to actionable molecular mechanisms
• Describe three advantages to experimentation with frog models
• Describe how autism gene mutations lead to gastrointestinal distress

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In addition to the Pritzker Building, DPBS members can also watch this event live at Mount Zion (Room B730) and ZSFG (Bldg. 5, Room 7M30), as well as on Zoom (psychiatry.ucsf.edu/watchgrandrounds).

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.

Continuing education (CE) credit is available for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists who participate in this activity.