Peter L Carlen

Challenge The ability to better characterize the cellular mechanisms underlying brain dysfunction in FASD is vital to treat the disorder better. The purpose of this project is to provide a detailed understanding of these mechanisms as a means of possibly identifying novel targets for future drug development. Project Summary Studies have shown that prenatal alcohol [...]

Challenge The process of receiving an FASD diagnosis is costly and time-consuming—it requires a multidisciplinary team and several days of testing. Many children are not diagnosed until they are school-aged, despite strong evidence that early intervention (less than three years old) can help improve long-term outcomes. Finding a way to assess and identify children before [...]