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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-05-2009 | Original Paper

Trends in US Autism Research Funding

Auteurs: Jennifer Singh, Judy Illes, Laura Lazzeroni, Joachim Hallmayer

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2009

Abstract

This study shows that the number of autism research grants funded in the US from 1997 to 2006 significantly increased 15% per year. Although the majority of projects were concentrated in basic science (65%) compared to clinical (15%) and translational research (20%), there is a significant decrease in the proportion of basic research grants per year and a significant increase in the proportion of translational projects per year. The number of translational projects funded by the National Alliance for Autism Research and Cure Autism Now increased significantly, whereas the number of clinical projects significantly increased for the National Institutes of Health. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the shifting landscape of autism research from basic science to clinical and translational research.

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Titel: Trends in US Autism Research Funding
Auteurs: Jennifer Singh
Judy Illes
Laura Lazzeroni
Joachim Hallmayer
Publicatiedatum: 01-05-2009
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-008-0685-0

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