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Yale Secures $27.7M Grant to Transform Autism Communication

7/16/2025

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Yale School of Medicine has been awarded a groundbreaking $27.7 million grant from ARIA to revolutionize communication methods for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Spearheaded by Dr. Murat Günel, this innovative project will harness advanced AI and brain modeling to uncover brain circuits associated with ASD, fostering collaboration across multiple Yale departments for enhanced treatment solutions.

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Yale School of Medicine has been awarded a groundbreaking $27.7 million grant from ARIA to revolutionize communication methods for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Spearheaded by Dr. Murat Günel, this innovative project will harness advanced AI and brain modeling to uncover brain circuits associated with ASD, fostering collaboration across multiple Yale departments for enhanced treatment solutions.