ESPA Research (Autism Research Unit)

Latest news

ESPA Research official opening.

View press release for this and other events here.
ESPA Research needs you!
ESPA Research is a not-for-profit organisation that primarily relies on charitable donations in order to continue our research. We thank all our donors for their continuing support of our work for the benefit of people with autism and other conditions. All donations large and small are welcome. Click here for details of how to donate.
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ScanBrit diet study published!
Our collaborative 2-year 'ScanBrit' randomised controlled study of a gluten- and casein-free diet with children with autism spectrum conditions has been completed and the first manuscript showing group results published in April 2010.
Click here for the manuscript abstract. Further investigations continue to establish potential best- and non-responders to dietary intervention.
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A mass-ive leap forward.
Following receipt of our new Agilent 6530 QTOF Mass Spectrometer in February 2010 installation and familiarisation with the system and software proceeds. All urine samples submitted to ESPA Research are now routinely analysed using this system with further analyses in development. Click here for more information on the system capabilities.
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ESPA Research held its official opening event on Thursday 11 February 2010. Guests from the politcal and sporting worlds celebrated with us, marking the official opening of our laboratory.