SFARI Viewer, an online platform to visualize and analyze SFARI genomic data, was recently launched. This tool was developed through a collaboration between the SFARI Informatics team, Frameshift and the University of Utah, with the goal to facilitate data exploration and analysis from SFARI collections. These include the Simons Simplex Collection and SPARK.
SFARI is pleased to announce that it intends to fund 15 grants in response to the Winter 2019 Pilot Award request for applications (RFA).
New data were recently added to SFARI Gene. This data release included updated gene scores for candidate autism risk genes, as well as the addition of new genes and copy number variant loci associated with autism. New mouse and rat models were also added.
Autism BrainNet is now distributing frozen and fixed postmortem brain tissue from individuals with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as neurotypical individuals, for use in research studies. Researchers from all over the world are eligible to apply.
A new, improved version of SFARI Base that streamlines and facilitates the process whereby researchers can request access to SFARI data and biospecimens as well as the submission of research recruitment requests, has launched.
New data were added to SFARI Gene in November 2018. This data release included updated gene scores for candidate autism risk genes, as well as the addition of new genes and copy number variant loci associated with autism. New mouse, rat, zebrafish and Drosophila models were also added.
SFARI is pleased to announce that it has selected four awardees in response to the 2018 Bridge to Independence Award request for applications. This program helps early-career scientists transition from mentored training positions to independent careers in autism research.
Family-organized groups are planning a number of meetings in 2019 for individuals with rare genetic neurodevelopmental conditions, including those due to 16p11.2 copy number variants and mutations in ASXL3, PACS1, PPP2R5D, SCN2A and STXBP1 single genes. SFARI can help to facilitate research opportunities at these meetings by connecting investigators with families.