[HTML][HTML] Simons Variation in Individuals Project (Simons VIP): a genetics-first approach to studying autism spectrum and related neurodevelopmental disorders

Simons VIP Consortium�- Neuron, 2012 - cell.com
Simons VIP Consortium
Neuron, 2012cell.com
We describe a project aimed at studying a large number of individuals (> 200) with specific
recurrent genetic variations (deletion or duplication of segment 16p11. 2) that increase the
risk of developing autism spectrum (ASD) and other developmental disorders. The genetics-
first approach augmented by web-based recruitment, multisite collaboration and calibration,
and robust data-sharing policies could be adopted by other groups studying
neuropsychiatric disorders to accelerate the pace of research.
We describe a project aimed at studying a large number of individuals (>200) with specific recurrent genetic variations (deletion or duplication of segment 16p11.2) that increase the risk of developing autism spectrum (ASD) and other developmental disorders. The genetics-first approach augmented by web-based recruitment, multisite collaboration and calibration, and robust data-sharing policies could be adopted by other groups studying neuropsychiatric disorders to accelerate the pace of research.
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