The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR). #AutismINSAR INSAR Annual Meeting 2025: Seattle, WA April 30 - May 3, 2025

Joined April 2014
INSAR President Dr. Brian Boyd kicked off our 25th Anniversary meeting in Prague! Over 2,400 attendees from over 75 countries are in attendance today!
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INSAR turns 25; this “anniversary milestone challenges us to build on the foundation laid by those founding parents and researchers with renewed commitment, humility and collaboration.” – Brian Boyd, president of @AutismINSAR. #INSAR2026 thetransmitter.org/spectrum/…
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Thank you for joining us in a milestone conversation with INSAR's past leaders - honoring 25 years of progress in autism research!
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Our INSAR Wishing Wall, commemorating 25 years, is live! Now accepting wishes!
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#INSAR26 pre-conference day kicked off with our inaugural Master Class in Fundamentals, featuring experts in epidemiology, genetics, and research to policy. Presenters Brian Lee, Stephan Sanders, and James Cusack delivered expert perspectives on core aspects of autism research
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A message from our outgoing INSAR President, Dr. Petrus de Vries, as we wrap up an incredible #INSAR2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this meeting so impactful. We look forward to seeing you next year in Prague! #INSAR2026
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Congratulations to our #INSAR2025 Awardees Dissertation: Dr. Grant Bruno (University of Alberta) Dr. Connor Keating (University of Oxford) Early Career Investigator: Dr. Charlotte Pretzsch (King’s College) Dr. Teddy Cheung (SickKids)
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A message from our outgoing INSAR President, Dr. Petrus de Vries, as we wrap up an incredible #INSAR2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this meeting so impactful. We look forward to seeing you next year in Prague! #INSAR2026
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👏 Congrats to the #INSAR2025 Cultural Diversity Research Excellence Award recipient: the REAL Network (Red Espectro Autista Latinoamérica)! Active in 8 countries, REAL advances autism research & advocacy across Latin America, focusing on access, inclusion & caregiver support.
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Congratulations to Dr. Joe Piven on receiving the INSAR 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award! Presented by Dr. Laura Klinger, this honor celebrates his visionary leadership and lasting impact on autism research. Well deserved and truly inspiring! #INSAR2025
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Big congratulations to Dr. Andy Shih on receiving the INSAR 2025 Advocacy Award! Honored for his outstanding contributions to the autism community, the award was presented by Dr. Alicia Halladay. Well deserved!
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Drs. Rosa Hoekstra and Mark Shen kickoff the #INSAR2025 Awards Ceremony this afternoon!
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Make sure to stop by the #INSAR2025 poster sessions in tle Convention Center, Hall 4A!
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Early Career Researchers! Join us tonight at 6PM at The Pike Pub for the INSAR Networking Event! ✅ Registration is required — don’t forget to check in. We can’t wait to connect with you! #INSAR2025
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INSAR President Dr. Petrus de Vries welcomed 2,300+ autism researchers, clinicians, advocates & students from 53 countries to #INSAR2025—featuring 1,600 posters, 28 oral sessions, 30 panels, 8 SIGs & 3 keynotes. A global hub for the latest in autism science!
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#INSAR2025 Welcome Reception at the Paramount is underway!
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The Cultural Diversity Committee and Student & Trainee pre-conference sessions were packed with energy, insights, and community. #INSAR2025
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