Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research Center

Headed by Jane Roberts (Department of Psychology) and Jeff Twiss (Department of Biological Sciences), this initiative aims to build a multi-disciplinary, collaborative center for basic, clinical, and intervention research and education in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders at the University of South Carolina.

Recent News and Events 

Sustained excellence leads Twiss to SEC Faculty Achievement Award

CAN co-founder Jeff Twiss was recognized by the Southeastern Conference for the impact he has had across research, teaching and mentorship at South Carolina.

Early autism detection at UofSC offers help and hope to families

Dr. Jessica Bradshaw and the Early Social Development and Intervention Lab were featured on WIS News for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.

Lizarraga Lab Featured in Spectrum News

Drugs that suppress PRC2 activity may be useful as a treatment for people with ASH1L mutations, Lizarraga says, though the work is still “very preliminary."

2022 Stress Neurobiology Workshop

The 2022 Stress Neurobiology Workshop  will be held in Columbia, SC at the Pastides Alumni Center (next to the Hilton Columbia Center) from May 10th through May 13th, 2022! 

New COMD assistant professor Abigail Hogan focuses on anxiety, autism and how they impact communication

More than five years into her tenure at Carolina, Hogan is a key member of a growing group of UofSC researchers committed to understanding neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder).

Read our winter newsletter!

Learn more about the initiative, current study openings, and a community highlight.