World #Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day! At PRISMA, we’re grateful to be part of this strong and inspiring community. Thanks to every person, family, and caregiver who lets us be part of their story.
Because every story matters, and knowledge helps us understand. @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
The new PRISMA newsletter is here! We’re excited to share what we’ve been working on, from our “What’s Your Thing?” exhibit, to a #17q12 family story, plus insights on #autism, #genetics & #sleep, and #research opportunities.
Available in English, French & Spanish! @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
ISPG's Committees help to shape the Society and determine the impact that we are able to have on the psychiatric genetics field. Interested? See yesterday's newsletter for details on how to join a committee in 2026!
Rare Disease Day 💜 Today we raise awareness about #17q12 CNVs — rare genetic deletions and duplications.
Through research and collaboration, we work to understand 17q12 CNVs and make reliable information accessible in English, Spanish, and French. #rarediseaseday - @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
We’d love to hear from you! Are you on the autism spectrum, a parent of a child or a guardian of someone with #ASD, or a #physician who provides healthcare to autistic people in #Alberta? Share your perspective through a research study on #GeneticTesting and #Autism. @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
Happy Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day! Celebrating Molly and Julia, our PRISMA genetic counsellors, and all the amazing genetic counsellors who guide and support families every day. 🧬 @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
The PRISMA team had a great time presenting our posters on Precision and Genomic Medicine in Psychiatry at the #WCPG2025 in Cancún! 🌴🧬 It was exciting to share our work, learn from others, and connect with colleagues from around the world. @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
Excited to collaborate with, and learn from, our child psychiatry colleagues in Europe and beyond! @prismarg.bsky.social
Congrats, Anna Dechantsreiter, on your graduation from the @harvardmed.bsky.social for Bioethics Master’s program! 🎓 We’ve loved working with you on this project, and we’re excited to see what comes next in your journey! 🌟 @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
So honored and happy to have our work published in @naturegenet.bsky.social. This is a collaborative product of the hard work and dedication of talented colleagues, and I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to lead this work with them. A description below👇:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our “What’s Your Thing?” photography exhibit, a collaboration with Positive Exposure, is now open at Edmonton Airport, highlighting the power of diverse perspectives. Special thanks to Autism Edmonton, CASA Mental Health, and the University of Alberta for their support.
🧬 NEW PAPER OUT!
Thrilled to share our new manuscript, led by the Education Committee of the @ispg.bsky.social @j9austin.bsky.social
📄 "Psychiatric Genetics in Clinical Practice: Essential Knowledge for Mental Health Professionals"
🔗 psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/...
🧵 A thread
📢 New Article! 🧬 @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social lead of the PRISMA, along with David Ledbetter, Brenda Finucane, and @smyers20.bsky.social explore the role of child #psychiatrists in genetic testing for people on the #autism spectrum.
📲 Scan the QR code in the image to read the full article!
The future of health care is personal. The $200M Canadian Precision Health Initiative will deliver the AI-powered genomic data Canada needs to deliver more personalized, preventative and cost-effective health care.
Major #CdnHealth news 📣 – We are proud to announce the $200M Canadian Precision Health Initiative: a landmark collaboration sequencing 100,000+ human genomes to deliver more personalized and effective health care. bit.ly/41G5VAs
Great news: Registration is now open for the #17q12 Virtual Forum on March 11, 2025! Join us for insightful discussions, expert talks, and meaningful connections with the community. Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
We’re excited to share our first PRISMA #17q12 Webinar on March 11, 2025! We’ll be discussing clinical and research updates, as well as community insights. Stay connected through our social media or website for the registration link and updates. @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
We’re very excited about the next chapter as our team continues to grow!
That's a great effort, congrats Aaron!
Are you a physician in Alberta who cares for individuals on the autism spectrum? We'd love for you to join our study to improve genetic counseling and testing in healthcare. Available in English, Spanish, and French. Check out the flyer to learn more! @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social
We’re enrolling children & adults on the autism spectrum and their physicians living in Alberta, Canada, in our study that aims to improve genetic counseling and testing in healthcare in our province. Available in English, Spanish, and French - contact info below! - @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social