Deep brain structures—including the striatum and thalamus—are more dysregulated in some people with autism than was previously recognized, according to two new preprints that analyze multiple brain regions. During mid-gestation, genes linked to profound autism are most active in the thalamus, one of the studies found. And people with variants and chromosomal alterations linked to […]
Emma Broyles is from Anchorage, Alaska, and currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona to continue her studies in biomedical sciences and vocal performance at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Having dermatillomania and acne herself along with a strong passion for helping others, she chose to study biomedical sciences as a preliminary degree to […]
Oakland School District is a tightly knit hilltop community and is home to 600 students attending elementary, middle, or high school. “There’s something magical here,” said Patti Lovemark, superintendent of the Oakland School District. “It’s a close, caring environment and feels like family.” Superintendent Lovemark has served as a class teacher, special education director, and […]
Worthy of recognition Tell us about your educational highlight or your performance. What is it and how did you do it? “When I went back to school for my Masters in Education Administration. I was fortunate enough to work with great staff at Whittier Elementary for my first administrative job. That experience taught me so […]
