Mark Zylka, PhD, led a study that was named one of the top 10 autism breakthroughs of 2013.

The lab of Ben Philpot, PhD, is currently working on two main projects: (1) the synaptic basis for Angelman syndrome and autism spectrum disorders, and (2) the role of NMDA receptors in neural development.

Laura Grofer Klinger, PhD, is Executive Director of the TEACCH Autism Program at UNC.