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

02/28/2026

Rare Disease Day 💜

Today we raise awareness about 17q12 copy number variants — rare genetic changes where a small DNA segment may be missing or duplicated.

Through research and collaboration, we are working to better understand 17q12 and make reliable information accessible in English, Spanish, and French.

Learn more, link in bio

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Día de las Enfermedades Raras 💜

Hoy visibilizamos las variantes en el número de copias en 17q12 — cambios genéticos poco frecuentes en los que un pequeño segmento de ADN puede estar ausente o duplicado.

A través de la investigación y la colaboración, trabajamos para comprender mejor el 17q12 y ofrecer información accesible en inglés, español y francés.

Conoce más, link in bio
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Journée des Maladies Rares 💜

Aujourd’hui, nous sensibilisons aux variations du nombre de copies dans la région 17q12 — des changements génétiques rares où un petit segment d’ADN peut être manquant ou dupliqué.

Grâce à la recherche et à la collaboration, nous œuvrons pour mieux comprendre le 17q12 et rendre l’information accessible en anglais, en espagnol et en français.

En savoir plus, link in bio
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01/31/2026

💬 We’d love to hear from you! 💬

Are you a person on the autism spectrum or one of their parents or guardians, or a physician who provides healthccare to people on the autism spectrum?

We invite you to share your perspective and knowledge by taking part in a research study focused on genetic testing and autism.

📱 Scan the QR code to learn more about the study process and what participation involves. 🔗 Or visit the link in our bio to learn more.
➡️ Feel free to share this post with others who may be interested.

01/20/2026

This exhibition began with a simple question, one that opens entire worlds. As Dr. Daniel Moreno De Luca, Director of the PRISMA (Precision Medicine in Autism) group, reminds us, asking “What’s your thing?” reveals what brings joy, meaning, and wonder to everyday life.

In collaboration with Rick Guidotti from Positive Exposure, we use photography to raise awareness about the importance of diverse individual perspectives, and how, together, they strengthen our shared humanity and our community.

Thank you to all the participants and families who shared their interests, creativity, and stories so openly. From sharks and quantum physics to Minecraft, poetry, dance, trains, and outer space, we got to explore many new and different worlds!

We are deeply grateful to CASA Mental Health The Sinneave Family Foundation, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - University of Alberta , and University of Calgary for making this exhibition possible, and a very special thank you to Molly Goldman, who made everything happen.

Visit our page to learn more and find out where the exhibition will be shown next.

01/07/2026

✨We’re happy to welcome Kathya to our team! She’ll be working closely with the 17q12 community in Spanish. Looking forward to what’s ahead. ✨
✨¡Nos alegra darle la bienvenida a Kathya a nuestro equipo! Trabajará estrechamente con la comunidad 17q12 en español. Estamos muy emocionados por ver todo lo que viene. ✨

12/23/2025

💫 Happy Holidays! 💫 We’re so grateful for your support and connection throughout this year. Thank you for being part of our work and for sharing this journey with us. Wishing you a joyful, warm, and restful holiday season, and a great start to the new year. ✨ We’ll be back on January 5!

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! 😀

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