Events Archive

 

The Data Core for the Autism Institute Autism Centers of Excellence grant (PHASES) hosted a webinar introducing spatial data and how it could be used to enrich health research. Spatial data referred to data that contained a geographic component, such as individual locations or areas like zip codes or counties. Many data sources, including insurance claims and electronic health records, were focused on administrative concerns and did not capture key contextual information that might impact health outcomes. For example, they often included little to no information on social determinants of health (SDOH) or neighborhood context. When data included location information, it could be linked with spatial datasets to enrich research. During the webinar, presenters provided an overview of the data linkage process, identified key area-level data sources, and highlighted questions that this linkage helped answer.

This session was ideal for researchers and others looking to explore new methods for expanding the scope and depth of their work. No prior experience with spatial data was required for this foundational webinar. Participants were provided with additional resources and opportunities for continued learning through the Urban Health Collaborative. To watch this webinar, please click HERE.

QUESTIONS? Contact the PHASES Data Core by reaching out to Lindsay Shea at LJL42@drexel.edu.

  • An Evening with Temple Grandin

    Tuesday, March 18, 2025

    6:00 PM-9:00 PM

    Drexel University Gerry C. LeBow Hall, Room 031 3320 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104

    • Everyone

    The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute an Bancroft are pleased to share "An Evening with Temple Grandin" on Tuesday, March 18th beginning at 6:00pm. Hosted in LeBow Hall at Drexel University, we are very excited to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin for this special speaking event.

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  • Nothing About Us Without Us: Autistic People Shaping Research and Policy About Our Lives

    Tuesday, December 1, 2020

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM

    https://drexel.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gZGC2DWySVKqMUVUffVbpA

    • Everyone

    Join us virtually for the rescheduled 8th Annual Autism Public Health Lecture.

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  • Eagles Autism Challenge

    Saturday, May 16, 2020

    8:00 AM-8:00 PM

    Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA

    • Everyone

    For the third year in a row, the Eagles will be hosting the Eagles Autism Challenge bike ride and 5K run/walk to benefit local institutions making great strides in autism research, on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

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  • A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: THE EIGHTH ANNUAL AUTISM PUBLIC HEALTH LECTURE: Julia Bascom

    Wednesday, March 18, 2020

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM

    Behrakis Grand Hall 3210 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Everyone

    Julia Bascom will provide an overview of the autistic self- advocacy movement, and describe the purpose, process, and ethical necessity of participatory policymaking and research. Drawing on ASAN’s work, she will lay out what a policy and research agenda informed by autistic people themselves would entail, and how to get there.

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  • A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Director's Lecture: Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D.

    Monday, February 17, 2020

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM

    Behrakis Grand Hall 3210 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Everyone

    The Director’s Lecture is intended to provide a forum for the presentation of cutting edge science related to the Institute’s autism public health mission. An internationally recognized researcher is invited each year to present emerging findings or novel methods related to modifiable autism risk factors, early detection and intervention, or life course outcomes.

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  • Roots, Rock & Research: A Benefit Concert for the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

    Sunday, October 8, 2017

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM

    World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Graduate Students
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Alumni
    • Parents & Families
    • Medical Residents/Fellows

    Join us for a night of music and fun as we proudly present our first concert on October 8, 2017: Roots, Rock, and Research, to benefit the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute – a one of a kind research institution that focuses on autism research from a public health perspective.

    Inspired by the unifying power of music, RRR looks to engage a diverse community of autism supporters, music lovers, neighbors, researchers and the friends and family of Drexel University.

    Held at the renowned World Café Live in Philadelphia, we are bringing together a diverse community of individuals to celebrate and support us in advancing autism research.

    Sunday, October 8, 2017
    5:30 p.m. Doors Open
    6:00 p.m. Opening Act
    10:00 p.m. Concert Ends

    To purchase tickets, please go to:

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  • "Elucidating the Genetic Architecture of Complex Disorders: Challenges and New Approaches"

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    1:00 PM-3:00 PM

    Rush Building - iSchool Room 014 30 North 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Alumni
    • Current Students
    • Faculty
    • Parents & Families
    • Prospective Students
    • Public
    • Staff



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  • “When the world becomes too real: a new explanation of autistic perception”.

    Tuesday, April 9, 2013

    3:00 PM-4:30 PM

    Friends Center, 3rd Floor-Martin Luther King Room, 1501 Cherry Street

    • Alumni
    • Current Students
    • Faculty
    • Parents & Families
    • Prospective Students
    • Public
    • Staff

    The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, School of Public Health, and the Office of International Programs invites you to attend a lecture featuring Dr. Liz Pellicano, who will present, "When the world becomes too real: a new explanation of autistic perception."

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