Craig Newschaffer

Director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University

Craig Newschaffer is founding director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University and a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Drexel University School of Public Health.  The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute applies a public health science approach to address challenges facing individuals with ASD and their families.   Dr. Newschaffer is an epidemiologist whose main research focus is the discovery of modifiable autism risk factors.  However, in addition to Dr. Newschaffer’s own research program, the AJ Drexel Autism Institute also houses robust research programs on early detection and intervention and ASD life course outcomes as ... Read More