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We are a unique multidisciplinary group of clinical and research professionals who tackle the many different behavioural, medical, social, and educational challenges that children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder experience.

Clinicians

  • Jane Bellando, PhD Associate Professor Dept of Pediatrics UAMS.  Pediatric Psychologist and Lead Behavioral Scientist for the UAMS ATN site.  Primary work site Dennis Developmental Center
  • Richard Frye, MD, PhD Director of Autism Multispecialty Clinic and Director of the Autism Research Program, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
  • George Fuchs, MD Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UAMS and GI consultant in the Autism Multidisciplinary Clinic (AMC), Arkansas Children’s Hospital
  • Jill Fussell, MD Medical Director of the Dennis Developmental Center, Dennis Developmental Center of the Department of Pediatrics at UAMS
  • Stephen Kahler, MD  Clinical Geneticist, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
  • Maya Lopez,MD  Director of Autism Treatment Network (ATN). Dennis Developmental Center, Dennis Developmental Center of the Department of Pediatrics at UAMS
  • Eldon Schulz, MD Section Chief for Developmental, Behavioral, and Rehabilitative Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at UAMS. Dennis Developmental Center of the Department of Pediatrics at UAMS

Researchers

  • Richard Frye, MD, PhD
  • Jill James, PhD Director of the Autism Metabolic and Genomics Laboratory at ACHRI. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute
  • Stepan Melnyk, PhD, MD Laboratory Director for the Autism Metabolic and Genomics Laboratory at ACHRI. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute
  • Shannon Rose, PhD  Postdoctoral Fellow in the Autism Research Program under Dr. Richard Frye. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Research Personnel

  • Teresa Evans Research Associate and Laboratory Personnel in the Autism Metabolic and Genomics Laboratory at ACHRI. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute
  • Hannah Feild Research Coordinator. Site coordinator for Autism Treatment Network (ATN) and study coordinator for Dr. Jill James. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute
  • Stefanie Jernigan Research Projects Manager. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute
  • Olekesandra Pavliv Research Assistant and Laboratory Personnel in the Autism Metabolic and Genomics Laboratory at ACHRI. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute
  • John Slattery Clinical Research Coordinator. Clinical trials coordinator for the Autism Research Program at ACHRI under Dr. Richard Frye. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute
  • Rebecca Wynne Research assistant and laboratory specialist in Dr. Frye’s Seahorse/mitochondrial function laboratory. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Genetic Counsellors

  • Julie Kayler Genetic Councilor for the Autism Multidisciplinary Clinic. Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Autism Treatment Network

  • Elizabeth Pullium

Collaborators

  • MEG Group
  • Women's Health Initiative
  • National Center for Toxicological Research


 
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  • Click here to find out about the Arkansas Autism Registry and learn how to join
Stories
  • hannah-a-preschooler-who-was-diagnosed-with-autism-at-age-3-is-participating-in-a-research-study-funded-by-an-anonymous-donor-click-here-to-read-hannahs-storyHannah, a preschooler who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, is participating in a research study funded by an anonymous donor. Click Here to read Hannah's story.
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