A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Events

Virtual Panel: Autism Science and Facts in a Time of Confusion

In response to recent national conversations surrounding autism, the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute hosted a timely panel discussion on September 29, 2025. Moderated by Dr. Diana Robins, the webinar featured expert insights from Diana Schendel PhD, Dena Gassner, PhD, and Matt Lerner, PhD. The panel addressed pressing questions about autism research and public discourse, including topics such as Tylenol, vaccines, and Leucovorin. The event emphasized the importance of rigorous science and provided a live Q&A session to engage attendees directly. The recording is now available for viewing on our YouTube channel. A Frequent Ask Questions document is being created and will be posted online.

Upcoming Event

Preparing your data for spatial linkages in research with secondary health data sources

Date: Monday, October 21, 2025

Time: 1:00–2:00 PM (ET)

Location: Virtual – Zoom | Free

Join us for an interactive, hands-on session where you will learn to identify spatial information in your data and leverage it by connecting to secondary data sources. Participants will practice using real-world examples with a focus on planning and preparation rather than technical software training. Sample data sets will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring one of your own that you would like to explore. Once you register, you will receive more details on how to prepare, and we are available at jr3755@drexel.edu to help. This is a follow-up to our introductory webinar (recording available here) and new participants are encouraged to join!

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Past Events

Virtual Panel on Autism: Science and Facts in a Time of Confusion

Date: Monday, September 29, 2025

Time: 5:00–6:00 PM (ET)

Location: Virtual – Zoom | Free, registration required

Join experts from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute as they address urgent questions raised by recent national discussions on autism.

Topics include Tylenol, vaccines, and leucovorin, plus a Q&A. Learn why rigorous science is critical now more than ever—and how you can help support it.

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Engagement Science: Learning together: The Autism Community and Research.

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm eastern time.

Please use this form to register for the event and let us know if you require any special accommodations. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at any time at ofm26@drexel.edu and kpb58@drexel.edu.

Please fill out the required information to REGISTER for the workshop and receive the Zoom link.