Main Responsiblity:
Develop new comprehensive screening methods in whole genome sequencing, EEG (electroencephalogram), and clinical assessment, to improve the prediction of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risks in patients with a family history.
Improve predictive values of multiple diagnostic methods to provide timely clinical intervention, and to improve treatment outcome.
Job Descriptions:
Engaging in interactions with ASD patients, including explanation of clinical assessment procedures
Collecting patient symptoms and family history
Participating in data analysis process Collecting prognosis information of specific gene mutations
Applying the use of multiple diagnostic approaches including EEG, microarray and Fragile X testing, etc. to help refine clinical findings associated with autism spectrum disorder risk
Assisting in the research of associations between biomarkers and ASD symptoms, correlating patient outcome, and estimating predictive values of new diagnostic methods
Assisting in following up with patients and families to return to the clinic to assess the emerging symptoms of ASD
