Exhibitors NIMH NIMH Vision - NIMH envisions a world in which mental illnesses are prevented and cured. NIMH Mission - The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure. Simons Foundation <strong>Autism</strong> <strong>Research</strong> Initiative The mission of the Simons Foundation <strong>Autism</strong> <strong>Research</strong> Initiative (SFARI) is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism and related developmental disorders. SFARI explores neuroscience from multiple directions, including molecular, cellular, systems, immunological, cognitive, behavioral, genetic, theoretical and computational perspectives. The Simons Simplex Collection (SSC) is a core project and resource of the Simons Foundation <strong>Autism</strong> <strong>Research</strong> Initiative (SFARI). The primary goal of the SSC is to establish a permanent repository of genetic samples from 3000 families, each of which has one child affected with an <strong>Autism</strong> Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and parents unaffected with ASD. National Data Base NDAR (http://ndar.nih.gov) is a secure bioinformatics platform for <strong>Autism</strong> Spectrum Disorder investigators. Funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, NDAR facilitates data sharing and scientifi c collaboration; provides bioinformatics solutions to address research community needs; and enables the effective communication of detailed research data, tools and results to scientists. Springer “Stay on the cutting edge with Springer Books and Journals in the fi elds of <strong>Autism</strong> and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders, where leading scholars and practitioners connect research, practice, and policy to give professionals the information and tools they need.” Noldus Noldus (www.noldus.com) offers innovative products and services for the study of autistic and human behavior. The Observer XT, our premier solution for collecting and analyzing behavioral data, also integrates third-party devices like physiological and eye tracking systems to provide an innovative multi-modal approach to research. Visit our booth for a free demonstration! Talk<strong>Autism</strong> Provides Behavior Imaging® technologies to facilitate the observational, analytical and collaborative needs of researchers, healthcare and Special Education professionals focused on autism. Behavior Imaging enables users to store, share, and annotate video and other health data with patients in their natural environment and researchers from virtually anywhere in the world. Prometheus <strong>Research</strong> Informatics’ Prometheus <strong>Research</strong> Informatics’ team offers researchers at universities, foundations, and other organizations studying complex human disorders, an expert partner in designing and building web-based software applications that securely manage and share their critical data. Western Psychological Western Psychological Services (WPS) is your source for autism assessments. Whether you’re looking for a brief screener or a comprehensive assessment, WPS has the tests you need to accurately identify, diagnose, and treat autism spectrum disorder. Visit our booth to learn more about the Childhood <strong>Autism</strong> Rating Scales, Second Edition (CARS2) The Coalition for SafeMinds The Coalition for SafeMinds is a non-profi t organization founded to scientifi cally investigate, support research, raise awareness, change policy and focus national attention on the growing evidence of a link between mercury and neurological disorders such as autism, attention defi cit disorder, language delay and learning diffi culties. <strong>For</strong> more information visit www.safeminds.org. Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell is one of the world’s foremost academic and professional publishers and the largest society publisher. Wiley-Blackwell publishes nearly 1,500 scholarly peer-reviewed journals and an extensive collection of books and reference works with global appeal in the life and physical sciences, health sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences. Wiley-Blackwell proudly serves as publisher for AUTISM RESEARCH on behalf of the <strong>International</strong> Society for <strong>Autism</strong> <strong>Research</strong>. <strong>For</strong> more information about Wiley-Blackwell, visit: www.wiley.com/wileyblackwell. 116 <strong>9th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong>Autism</strong> <strong>Research</strong> (IMFAR) 2010
INSAR 2010 Sponsors We thank the following organizations for their generous support of INSAR and the IMFAR conference. MAJOR SPONSOR LEVEL SPONSOR LEVEL PATRON LEVEL <strong>Autism</strong> Europe <strong>Autism</strong> <strong>Research</strong> Institute <strong>Autism</strong> Society of America The Coalition for SafeMinds Hilibrand Foundation Wyeth <strong>Research</strong>, Pfizer Global <strong>Research</strong> & Development
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