Team Hypothesis Haven
May 19, 20211 min
Updated: Sep 12, 2021
As part of Hypothesis Haven Science Club's mission to teach children how doctors and scientists discover, treat and prevent illnesses, we are excited to share opportunities for children to take part in clinical research.
The SPARK for Autism study aims to be the largest ever online research study, collecting information and DNA from 50,000 families, to help answer questions about autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Hypothesis Haven "Top Doc" Dr. Robin Kochel is the local lead scientist, or "principal investigator" of this study.
Purpose
SPARK wants to speed up autism research and advance the understanding of autism.
Who can participate?
Person with an ASD diagnosis
Parents of a child with ASD
What will you do in the study?
In this online study, you will give information and DNA
Online or in-person visit(s)?
Online
Principal Investigator
Robin P. Goin-Kochel, PhD
Kochel Lab for Clinical Autism Research
Join now at www.SPARKforAutism.org/TexasChildrens