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31 May

Risk & Resilience: Autism Families & Brain Science in the Time of COVID-19

  • May 31, 2020
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Zoom

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of its signature speaker series, JeffTalks. Join Kevin Pelphrey, the Harrison-Wood Jefferson Scholars Foundation Professor, for a webinar discussion on the risks and challenges of living with and treating autism during this unprecedented time. Dr. Pelphrey’s groundbreaking research at U.Va. uses brain science to develop biologically based tools that detect, stratify, and tailor treatments for individuals with autism. 

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