Extended Family Study of Autism
To find out about this 499 opportunity contact:
Faculty Information
| Faculty Advisor: | Raphael Bernier
Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology |
| Department: | Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences |
| Office: | Psychiatry/Autism Center, CHDD, Box 357920 |
| Telephone: | (206) 685-7585 |
| Email: | rab2@uw.edu@u.washington.edu |
Does faculty advisor meet with students? | Yes |
| If yes, how often? | As needed |
Direct supervisor of students: | Katy Ankenman, MSW |
| Supervisor Title: | Research Study Coordinator/Clinician, Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences |
| Will 499 students participate in weekly or biweekly discussions sessions about research or project? | No |
Short Project Description
The Extended Family Study of Autism (XGEN) is an extension of a previous study conducted at UW called the Family Study of Autism (FSA). The goal of the FSA was to collect phenotypic and genetic data on families with two or more children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in order to gain a better understanding of the genetics of the disorder. The goal of XGEN is to recruit additional biological relatives—aunts, uncles, grandparents, and first cousins—of original FSA members and to collect phenotypic and genetic data on these individuals. By analyzing genetic and behavioral characteristics of extended family members of individuals with autism, this study seeks to further our understanding of the broader autism phenotype and to link these traits to genes.
Work Schedule
| Min. number of hours/weekstudent must work: | 6 |
| Evenings/weekends OK? | No |
| Times a student must bepresent/work: | Variable weekday hours between 9-5 |
| Student commitment: | 2 quarter commitment; a longer commitment will result in greater responsibility and more focused, clinically relevant duties. |
499 Responsibilities
| Working with Data |
Working with Subjects |
Working with Animals/physiology |
| 25 |
% data entry |
15 |
% video taping |
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% animal care |
| 25 |
% database management |
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% interview subjects |
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% animal observation |
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% encoding data |
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% scheduling appt |
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% surgical techniques |
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% library research |
10 |
% running subjects |
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% histology |
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% data collection |
5 |
% child care |
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% laboratory protocols |
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5 |
% recruiting subjects |
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Other: Assisting clinicians with set-up for sessions and during sessions (15%)
Skills / Experience Preferred
We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, independent and flexible individuals with an interest in gaining an in-depth understanding of research in autism. Experience working with families and children in a clinical setting is desired but not required.
Posting Removal
12/31/2012
