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Jason Yi, PhD, a postdoc in the Zylka lab was selected as a finalist for the SFARI Bridge to Independence Award for his proposed research project, \u201cInhibitory circuit dysfunction in autism spectrum disorder\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Jason Yi, PhD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jason Yi is a postdoctoral fellow in Mark Zylka\u2019s lab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Jason Yi, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Mark Zylka, PhD was selected as one of six finalists for the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) Bridge to Independence Award competition. These grants are activated upon starting a faculty position and are intended to invest in the next generation of top autism investigators by helping early-career scientists transition from mentored training positions to independent research careers. The award results in a commitment of $450,000 over three years.<\/p>\n

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