Episode 64: Discussing the genetic determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Maria Chahrour

Please listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Maria Chahrour at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX.

 

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 36 children in the United States according to the CDC website. According to the WHO, 1 in 100 children worldwide have been identified with the disorder.

 

In this episode, we discuss the incidence and impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States and worldwide. We then delve into Dr. Chahrour's research on the genetic determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the future landscape of therapeutic options. Similar to cancer therapeutics, it seems that the future will focus on genetic mapping of the disorder and determining targeted treatment options. This episode is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami.

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