Stem cell models of neurodevelopmental conditions
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A study designed to develop laboratory stem cell models of human brain development for the investigation of neurodevelopmental conditions and potential therapies
IRAS ID
195611
Contact name
Simon Baron-Cohen
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Cambridge
Duration of Study in the UK
5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Research summary
In this study we will use hair follicles and/or blood donated by individuals with autism and healthy volunteers, to develop laboratory models for the study of neurons. We will generate stem cells from the hair follicles and/or blood. We will then differentiate them into neurons to mimic human brain development. It is hoped that these studies will help us understand how neurons develop and why they develop differentially in neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism.
REC name
East of England - Cambridge Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/EE/0091
Date of REC Opinion
22 Jul 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion