May 20 – 22, 2010
Philadelphia, PA

The International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) was convened for the first time in November 2001, to provide ASD researchers from around the world with a focused opportunity to share the rapidly moving scientific investigation of ASD.

Objectives of the meeting:
1.    The International Meeting for Austism Research (IMFAR) is an annual scientific meeting, convened each spring, to exchange and disseminate new scientific progress among ASD scientists and their trainees from around the world. The first and primary aim of the meeting is to promote exchange and dissemination of the latest scientific findings and to stimulate research progress in understanding the nature, causes, and treatments for ASD.
2.    Research on ASD involves sophisticated behavioral and biological approaches.  ASD affects people’s functioning in virtually every domain, requiring interdisciplinary research collaboration to gain comprehensive knowledge of the disorder. A  second aim of the meeting is to foster dialogue among ASD scientists across disciplines and across methods.
3.    The third aim is to promote the training and development of new ASD scientists by supporting the inclusion of postdoctoral and predoctoral trainees as well as junior faculty who are already working in ASD research.  The opportunity for trainees and junior faculty to interact with established ASD scientists will foster the creativity and productivity of those at all levels.
4.    The fourth aim is to foster diversity among ASD scientists by encouraging attendance and supporting access to the meeting for scientists and trainees from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, including those from ethnic minority groups, and those with disabilities.

Among many opportunities, this year’s attendees will experience keynote addresses on the latest findings relevant to our fields, as well as a series of invited educational symposia, oral presentations and many posters. Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a technology & autism poster/demo session that focuses on innovative uses of technology in autism research and therapy.  To learn more and register, visit the conference website.