Combining Vagus Nerve Stimulation + Behavioral Therapy for Autism - Crystal Engineer, Synchrony 2023

People with autism often have auditory processing disorders, where the brain is not able to make sense of what it hears. Improving the ability of neurons to adapt their response to sound is one of the most promising avenues for improving communication in autism. Evidence from animal studies suggests that precisely timed vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with sound presentation can drive robust #neuroplasticity in auditory networks and enhance the benefits of auditory therapy.
In this talk Crystal Engineer, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Texas, Dallas, outlines their most recent findings and suggest future directions in using VNS to improve communication in autism and related brain disorders.
🎥 This talk was part of Synchrony 2023 Online Symposium - 'From Bench to Biopharma', organised by the The BRAIN Foundation
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Synchrony brainfoundatio... is the first and only international symposium on translational research in #autism, that brings together academia, #biotech, #pharmaceuticalcompanies and venture partners from around the world with the mission to improve health and quality of life of people with #autismspectrumdisorder.
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The BRAIN Foundation brainfoundatio... is a 501c(3) non-profit. The founders of BRAIN envision a world where every child and adult on the autism spectrum is healthy, participates fully in education and employment, and has a better quality of life. It aims to catalyze research that results in evidence-based interventions for the disabilities associated with autism, and also results in better medical standard of care. To accomplish this, it funds impactful research through #philanthropy and our network of partners in the venture, corporate, and grassroots community.