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Jennifer Singh1, Judy Illes, Laura Lazzeroni
1Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, Center for Integration of Research on Genetics and Ethics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|January 17, 2009
Summary
Autism research funding in the US grew 15% annually from 1997-2006. The focus is shifting from basic science to clinical and translational autism research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
- Biomedical Research
Background:
- Autism research funding in the US experienced significant growth between 1997 and 2006.
- Historically, basic science constituted the majority of funded autism research projects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the trends in autism research funding in the US from 1997 to 2006.
- To identify shifts in the distribution of research focus from basic science to clinical and translational research.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of autism research grant data from 1997 to 2006.
- Examination of funding proportions allocated to basic, clinical, and translational research areas.
Main Results:
- Overall autism research grants increased by 15% annually.
- A significant decrease in the proportion of basic science grants was observed.
- A significant increase in the proportion of translational research grants was noted.
- Specific funding trends varied by organization, with the National Institutes of Health showing increased clinical project funding.
Conclusions:
- The landscape of autism research funding is evolving.
- There is a discernible shift from basic science towards clinical and translational research in autism.
- This trend suggests a growing emphasis on research with direct patient impact.
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