Decoding Autism: Unraveling Early Brain Development with Eric Courchesne

Eric Courchesne, Ph.D. explores the genetic and embryonic brain development factors linked to autism, focusing on the temporal cortex.

Eric Courchesne, Ph.D., explores autism, highlighting its complexity beyond the brain and its connection to genetics and brain development. He focuses on the "temporal cortex," a crucial area in autism research associated with gene regulation and social processing. Courchesne also shares how his personal journey with polio has informed his thinking on neurodiversity, research, and beating the odds. Recorded on 11/03/2023. [Show ID: 39171] Donate to UCTV to support informative & inspiring programming: uctv.tv/donate Please Note: Knowledge about health and medicine is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date. More from: Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023 (uctv.tv/autism-tree-project-2023) Explore More Health & Medicine on UCTV (uctv.tv/health) UCTV features the latest in health and medicine from University of California medical schools. Find the information you need on cancer, transplantation, obesity, disease and much more. Explore More Science & Technology on UCTV (uctv.tv/science) Science and technology continue to change our lives. University of California scientists are tackling the important questions like climate change, evolution, oceanography, neuroscience and the potential of stem cells. UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California -- teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world. (uctv.tv)