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Research Foundations
Link - Description
Cure Autism Now - CAN is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through fund raising.
International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism - The IMGSAC is a team of clinicians, laboratory researchers and statistical geneticists from several countries and the U.S.A., investigatigating the genetic basis of autism and related disorders
National Alliance for Autism Research - NAAR aims to fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based approaches that seek to determine the causes, prevention, effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for autism.
Organization for Autism Research - OAR plans to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.
The Autism Coalition - AC believes that the children, adults and families who struggle with this misunderstood disorder deserve a concerted and effective effort that will speed the research process.
The Dan Marino Foundation - The mission of DMF is to support integrated treatment programs for children with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities, so they can lead healthier and happier lives.
The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc - DFFA seeks to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research; and to serve as a clearinghouse.