Building community. Accelerating research. Improving lives.
We connect AUTS2 families, clinicians, researchers, and drug developers to turn scientific discoveries into real impact.
Because progress happens faster together.
Our Story in the
New York Daily News
On Genetic Testing Action Day, Founder Eliza Goldwasser shares why earlier access to genetic testing can transform a family’s journey.
AUTS2gether 2026 Campaign
We’re fundraising for five high‑impact studies designed to answer critical questions about AUTS2 and move us closer to effective treatments. Each project tackles a different piece of the puzzle — from gene regulation to stem‑cell models to therapeutic strategies.
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Testing a Gene Therapy Reboot for AUTS2
Most AUTS2 mutations silence one gene copy. This project tests boosting the remaining healthy copy through gene‑editing.
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Finding AUTS2's Hidden DNA On/Off Switches
Many AUTS2 mutations hit nearby DNA “switches.” This project finds those switches and tests whether turning them back on restores AUTS2 activity.
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Mapping AUTS2's Blueprint in Human Brain Cells
For the first time, researchers will grow human neurons and astrocytes to map which genes AUTS2 controls — foundational work for future treatments.
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Finding AUTS2's First Blood-Based Warning Signs
Using mouse models, this team looks for blood and brain changes that show whether treatments work — biomarkers that could greatly improve future AUTS2 therapies.
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Building Patient Stem Cell models for AUTS2
AUTS2 varies widely. This project creates stem and brain cell models from patient samples so scientists can compare mild and severe forms side by side.
Support Our Work
Whether a loved one recently received an AUTS2 diagnosis or you have been navigating this journey for years, you're not alone.
We are a community grounded in a simple belief: families and scientists are stronger together. We connect people affected by AUTS2 with the clinicians, researchers, and drug developers working to better understand the condition — because collaboration is what moves progress forward.
AUTS2 Research Collaborative
Summer 2026 Quarterly Update
Read highlights the incredible momentum of ARC’s first months. It shares progress on new iPSC models, early therapeutic exploration, community events, and the first grant cycle now underway. Above all, the update reflects a rapidly growing global movement committed to accelerating AUTS2 research and building a strong, informed, and connected community.
Join Our Community
We’re building this together.
We’re building a global network of families, scientists, clinicians, and supporters who believe in accelerating AUTS2 research. When you join our community, you’ll receive updates on new discoveries, project milestones, and ways to get involved. Together, we’re creating momentum — and every voice strengthens the movement for better understanding and better treatments.