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Welcome to the Precision Medicine in Autism (PRISMA) group, led by Dr. Moreno De Luca

04/02/2026

✨Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day ✨

At PRISMA, we feel so grateful to be part of such a strong and inspiring community. Every story you share, every experience, and every voice helps us learn and grow together.

Today is a reminder to keep learning—about autism, genetics, and all the unique experiences that make each person’s story different. The more we understand, the more we can show up for each other with care, empathy, and respect.

We’re truly thankful to every individual, family, and caregiver who lets us be part of their journey.

Because every story matters—and knowledge helps us understand every story.

03/27/2026

April 2 🗓️

We’re on our way to Calgary! ✨📢

Join us for World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day, hosted by . In collaboration with , we’re proud to be part of this special event with the Calgary edition of our “What’s Your Thing?” exhibition, created in collaboration with

We celebrate each person’s uniqueness by highlighting their interests and passions—their “things”—at the heart of our campaign.

Come say hi to Keely (our Research Assistant), explore PRISMA resources, visit the exhibition, and let us know what your “thing” is! Mine is building LEGO houses, 🧱✨ what’s yours?

03/25/2026

✨ The new edition of the PRISMA newsletter is here!

We’re excited to share everything we’ve been working on — including our “What’s Your Thing?” exhibit, a powerful family story about 17q12, an Ask a Doctor section on autism, genetics, and sleep, new members of our team, and open enrollment in studies on genetic testing in autism and 17q12 deletions and duplications.

We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

You can read this edition of our newsletter in English, French, and Spanish (link in bio).

💬 Have a question for our Ask a Doctor section? Send it our way!

03/18/2026

We’re excited to enroll participants in our study exploring attitudes and perceptions around genetic testing in autism 🧬

If you are an individual on the autism spectrum, a caregiver for someone with autism, or a physician caring for autistic people, and you live in Alberta, Canada, we invite you to participate. Having had genetic testing is not required.

We want to hear your perspective.

📱 Scan the QR code in the flyer to participate
💬 Please consider sharing with others who may be interested

02/28/2026

Rare Disease Day 💜

Today we raise awareness about 17q12 copy number variants — rare genetic changes where a small DNA segment may be missing or duplicated.

Through research and collaboration, we are working to better understand 17q12 and make reliable information accessible in English, Spanish, and French.

Learn more, link in bio

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Día de las Enfermedades Raras 💜

Hoy visibilizamos las variantes en el número de copias en 17q12 — cambios genéticos poco frecuentes en los que un pequeño segmento de ADN puede estar ausente o duplicado.

A través de la investigación y la colaboración, trabajamos para comprender mejor el 17q12 y ofrecer información accesible en inglés, español y francés.

Conoce más, link in bio
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Journée des Maladies Rares 💜

Aujourd’hui, nous sensibilisons aux variations du nombre de copies dans la région 17q12 — des changements génétiques rares où un petit segment d’ADN peut être manquant ou dupliqué.

Grâce à la recherche et à la collaboration, nous œuvrons pour mieux comprendre le 17q12 et rendre l’information accessible en anglais, en espagnol et en français.

En savoir plus, link in bio
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01/31/2026

💬 We’d love to hear from you! 💬

Are you a person on the autism spectrum or one of their parents or guardians, or a physician who provides healthccare to people on the autism spectrum?

We invite you to share your perspective and knowledge by taking part in a research study focused on genetic testing and autism.

📱 Scan the QR code to learn more about the study process and what participation involves. 🔗 Or visit the link in our bio to learn more.
➡️ Feel free to share this post with others who may be interested.

01/20/2026

This exhibition began with a simple question, one that opens entire worlds. As Dr. Daniel Moreno De Luca, Director of the PRISMA (Precision Medicine in Autism) group, reminds us, asking “What’s your thing?” reveals what brings joy, meaning, and wonder to everyday life.

In collaboration with Rick Guidotti from Positive Exposure, we use photography to raise awareness about the importance of diverse individual perspectives, and how, together, they strengthen our shared humanity and our community.

Thank you to all the participants and families who shared their interests, creativity, and stories so openly. From sharks and quantum physics to Minecraft, poetry, dance, trains, and outer space, we got to explore many new and different worlds!

We are deeply grateful to CASA Mental Health The Sinneave Family Foundation, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - University of Alberta , and University of Calgary for making this exhibition possible, and a very special thank you to Molly Goldman, who made everything happen.

Visit our page to learn more and find out where the exhibition will be shown next.

01/07/2026

✨We’re happy to welcome Kathya to our team! She’ll be working closely with the 17q12 community in Spanish. Looking forward to what’s ahead. ✨
✨¡Nos alegra darle la bienvenida a Kathya a nuestro equipo! Trabajará estrechamente con la comunidad 17q12 en español. Estamos muy emocionados por ver todo lo que viene. ✨

12/23/2025

💫 Happy Holidays! 💫 We’re so grateful for your support and connection throughout this year. Thank you for being part of our work and for sharing this journey with us. Wishing you a joyful, warm, and restful holiday season, and a great start to the new year. ✨ We’ll be back on January 5!

11/19/2025

Now showing at UCalgary Downtown! We’re excited to share that “What’s Your Thing?”, our photo exhibit created in collaboration with Positive Exposure and the Sinneave Family Foundation, has been on display at the University of Calgary (Downtown Campus) since October 12 and will remain open through January 16.

Through powerful portraits and stories of people on the autism spectrum and their families, the exhibit celebrates the passions that shape who we are and the many ways we connect beyond a diagnosis. It invites everyone to reflect on the interests and joys that bring meaning to our lives, and how our “things” help build a stronger, more inclusive community.

✨ Join us on January 16th for a special event celebrating the exhibit! RSVP on our website, under the Events page. Come visit, connect, and discover… What’s your thing?

11/14/2025

Today we’re celebrating the incredible work of Molly and Julia, our PRISMA genetic counsellors. 🧬 From supporting the 17q12 community to working closely with the autism community in Edmonton and Alberta, their dedication and care make a real difference every day. We’re so grateful for everything they bring to our team and to the families we serve. ✨

If you’d like to learn more about their work, visit our website or write to us at prisma@ualberta.ca. 💌

10/30/2025

We’re so happy to have been part of the World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics this October in Cancún! 🌴🧬

Our PRISMA team presented four posters as part of the congress, sharing our ongoing work in precision and genomic medicine in psychiatry. It was an exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world.

A special thanks to our PRISMA Group Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - University of Alberta for their incredible support, on behalf of Dr. Daniel Moreno, CASA Research Chair at CASA Mental Health

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