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Welcome to the Precision Medicine in Autism (PRISMA) group, led by Dr. Moreno De Luca

11/19/2025

Now showing at UCalgary Downtown! We’re excited to share that “What’s Your Thing?”, our photo exhibit created in collaboration with Positive Exposure and the Sinneave Family Foundation, has been on display at the University of Calgary (Downtown Campus) since October 12 and will remain open through January 16.

Through powerful portraits and stories of people on the autism spectrum and their families, the exhibit celebrates the passions that shape who we are and the many ways we connect beyond a diagnosis. It invites everyone to reflect on the interests and joys that bring meaning to our lives, and how our “things” help build a stronger, more inclusive community.

✨ Join us on January 16th for a special event celebrating the exhibit! RSVP on our website, under the Events page. Come visit, connect, and discover… What’s your thing?

11/14/2025

Today we’re celebrating the incredible work of Molly and Julia, our PRISMA genetic counsellors. 🧬 From supporting the 17q12 community to working closely with the autism community in Edmonton and Alberta, their dedication and care make a real difference every day. We’re so grateful for everything they bring to our team and to the families we serve. ✨

If you’d like to learn more about their work, visit our website or write to us at prisma@ualberta.ca. 💌

10/30/2025

We’re so happy to have been part of the World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics this October in Cancún! 🌴🧬

Our PRISMA team presented four posters as part of the congress, sharing our ongoing work in precision and genomic medicine in psychiatry. It was an exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world.

A special thanks to our PRISMA Group Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - University of Alberta for their incredible support, on behalf of Dr. Daniel Moreno, CASA Research Chair at CASA Mental Health

10/03/2025

✨ New article from PRISMA!

With our postdoc Dener as a lead author, our PRISMA team just published in Kids Frontiers: “How Can Genetics Help Us Understand Autism?” 🧬💙

Autism can shape the way people communicate, interact, and experience the world. While genetic tests cannot diagnose autism, they can often identify underlying causes, guide doctors, and provide families with valuable support options.

This article breaks down what genetics means in autism, how genetic testing works, and why it is an important tool for families navigating care. 🧡

👉 Read the full piece in Kids Frontier — https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2025.1568090/full

We’re proud to see PRISMA’s educational and research mission reflected in such important conversations. 🌍💙

07/31/2025

🗓️ Save the Date — September 12!
We’re excited to open the Calgary version of “What’s Your Thing?” — a photo exhibit in collaboration with Positive Exposure and the Sinneave Family Foundation at the Calgary Library.

Through powerful portraits and stories of people on the autism spectrum and their families, the exhibit celebrates the unique passions that make us who we are and connect us all beyond a diagnosis. “What’s Your Thing?” invites everyone to reflect on their own interests and passions — the things that bring meaning and joy to their lives — and shows how these personal “things” build a stronger, more inclusive community. What’s your thing?

07/12/2025

📅 Today is 17q12 Awareness Day 💙 We’re marking this important day by sharing the full session recording from the latest 17q12 Virtual Forum, where families, researchers, and clinicians came together to share stories, science, research, and support for the 17q12 community — the amazing 17qties.

📲 Scan the QR code, visit the link in the image, or check our bio to explore the forum content.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all the families and individuals participating in our research — your participation is a key part of this journey toward knowledge. Together, this is how we fly.

📅 Hoy es el Día de Concientización sobre el 17q12 💙Conmemoramos este día tan importante compartiendo la grabación completa del más reciente Foro Virtual 17q12, donde familias, investigadores y profesionales de la salud se reunieron para compartir historias, ciencia, investigación y apoyo para la comunidad 17q12 — los increíbles 17qties.

📲 Escanea el código QR, visita el enlace en la imagen o revisa nuestro perfil para explorar el contenido del foro.

🙏 Un sincero agradecimiento a todas las familias y personas que participan en nuestra investigación — su participación es parte fundamental de este camino hacia el conocimiento. Juntos, así es como volamos.
📅 Aujourd’hui, c’est la Journée de sensibilisation au 17q12 💙Nous marquons cette journée importante en partageant l’enregistrement complet de la session du dernier Forum Virtuel 17q12, où familles, chercheurs et cliniciens se sont réunis pour échanger des histoires, des découvertes scientifiques, de la recherche et du soutien pour la communauté 17q12 — les incroyables 17qties.

📲 Scannez le code QR, visitez le lien dans l’image ou consultez notre bio pour explorer le contenu du forum.

🙏 Un immense merci à toutes les familles et personnes qui participent à notre recherche — votre engagement est une étape essentielle sur ce chemin vers la connaissance. Ensemble, c’est ainsi que nous prenons notre envol.

07/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined Dr. Matthew Siegel’s talk on “Intensive Assessment & Treatment of Challenging Behavior in Youth with Autism and Intellectual Disability” on June 20. 🧠💬We appreciated all the great questions and the opportunity to learn from Dr. Siegel’s experience.

One key takeaway was the importance of finding strategies to support people on the spectrum at the level of care that best meets their needs.

This session was part of the CASA Research Ground Rounds series — a space for sharing knowledge, ideas, and research.📚✨

Big thanks to , — especially Molly Goldman — , and for helping make this happen.

Looking forward to more learning together! 😀

05/16/2025

We’re excited to begin enrolling participants in our new study on attitudes and perceptions around genetic counselling and testing in autism.

Are you or someone close to you on the autism spectrum, or are you a physician caring for individuals on the spectrum? Do you live in Alberta, Canada? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Want to learn more?

📱 Scan the QR code in the flyer and feel free to share this information widely.

05/14/2025

Mark your calendar!
Join us for Grand Rounds by Matthew Siegel on “Intensive Assessment & Treatment of Challenging Behavior in Youth with Autism & Intellectual Disability”

📅 June 20, 11–12 PM
📍 In Person at ECHA Lecture Hall, University of Alberta, and Virtually via Zoom

Scan the QR code or check the link in the flyer to sign up — don’t miss out! ( https://tinyurl.com/42tbrh3v )

05/06/2025

Congrats, Anna Dechantsreiter, on your graduation from the Center for Bioethics Master’s program! 🎓 We’ve loved working with you on this project, and we’re excited to see what comes next in your journey! 🌟

04/15/2025

Super excited to see the ‘What’s Your Thing?’ exhibit featured in ! This collaboration with celebrates our shared humanity. Huge thanks to all the participants for sharing their stories, and to and for their collaboration. Click the link to read more! https://helenjournal.org/april-2025/the-core-message-of-whats-your-thing

04/04/2025

Our “What’s Your Thing?” exhibit is now open at Edmonton Airport!

“What’s Your Thing?” is a collaboration with , using photography to raise awareness about the importance of diverse individual perspectives and their power to strengthen our shared humanity and community. This project wouldn’t be possible without the support of and

A big thank you to for being a key partner in this initiative, and to all the participants and families for sharing their stories with us and the world!

We’re also grateful to for hosting this exhibit and for their commitment to fostering a more inclusive and welcoming space.

If you’re at the airport, make sure to check out this wonderful exhibit, located in front of security, behind the YEG sign. While you’re there, take some time to visit the new sensory room—an awesome project by Autism Edmonton and the airport—located post-security in the Domestic-International Departures Lounge, across from Gate 49.

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