Critical Conversations
Friday, September 27, 2024

Lawrence Fung, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

Neurodiversity is about accepting variations in brain functions and behaviors as part of normal variations of human beings. When neurodiverse individuals uncover their strengths, they become empowered to be more innovative and productive, which results in favorable outcomes not only for them but for the entire community.

Join this presentation to:

  • Learn about the “Strengths-Based Model of Neurodiversity” in supporting neurodiverse individuals in learning and work environments.
  • Hear how using the model can help neurodiverse individuals be successful in finding employment and maximize their professional potential.
  • Find out how the model is implemented in the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, both at Stanford University and at other organizations.

Earn Credit Toward NIH Responsible Conduct of Research Training

One of the goals of the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training, as outlined by the NIH, is to “increase knowledge of, and sensitivity to, ethical issues surrounding the conduct of research by researchers with diverse backgrounds.” Attend this session to earn credit toward your RCR training.

 

Details

Dates
September 27, 2024
Time
1:00-2:00pm PDT
Location
Online
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About the Speaker

Lawrence Fung is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He is the director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, director of the Neurodiversity Clinic, and principal investigator at the Fung Lab. His work, which focuses on autism and neurodiversity, traverses from multi-modal neuroimaging studies to a new conceptualization of neurodiversity and its application to clinical, educational, and employment settings. His lab advances the understanding of neural bases of human socio-communicative and cognitive functions by using novel neuroimaging and bioanalytical technologies. Using a community-based participatory research approach, his team devises and implements novel interventions to improve the lives of neurodiverse individuals by maximizing their potential and productivity. His work has been supported by various agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, Autism Speaks, California Department of Developmental Services, California Department of Rehabilitation, and philanthropy. He received his PhD in chemical engineering from Cornell University and his MD from George Washington University. He completed his general psychiatry residency, child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, and postdoctoral research fellowship at Stanford.

Critical Conversations was launched in 2020 as a way for Gladstone community members to challenge and empower themselves by considering different ways of thinking through the lens of others. These discussions will encourage you to reframe or shift your perspective. All community members are encouraged to participate and continue the dialogue outside this forum.

Responsible Conduct of Research provides Gladstone’s scientific community opportunities to openly discuss ethical issues in scientific research and complete the requirements of the NIH policy. Courses are held every 2 months and cover a variety of topics on scientific ethics.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Gladstone, we are committed to providing events and professional development activities that resonate with our community’s diverse members. Our goal is to develop creative programming that encompasses a wide variety of ideas and perspectives to inspire, educate, and engage with everyone within our walls.

We want to effect positive change through our events and activities by providing a platform for discussions on important topics related to increasing diversity and inclusiveness in the sciences.