In this Genomic Press interview, Alex Tsompanidis reveals his journey from discovering his passion through childhood microscopy experiments to coordinating international research spanning three continents.
News and Events
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Dec 2025
Half of people arrested in London may have undiagnosed ADHD, study findsOffering screening for neurodivergence to people detained by the police could help ensure access to appropriate support and fairer treatment in the criminal justice system.
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Dec 2025
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen Receives the 2026 Grawemeyer Award in PsychologySir Simon Baron-Cohen has received the 2026 Grawemeyer Award in Psychology, a distinction described as carrying Nobel Prize-level prestige. He is recognised for pioneering scientific research into the prenatal sex steroid theory of autism.
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Dec 2025
The new politics of autism – Financial TimesAs contentious claims over rising diagnoses get a presidential platform, Simon Baron-Cohen explains where talk of an ‘epidemic’ goes wrong — and why we need more recognition that autism comes in different forms.
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Nov 2025
Turning loss into hope: the Platt family’s heartfelt gift for autism researchOmar al-Rubaie is named as the first beneficiary of the Platt family’s gift to establish PhD studentships in autism research. Nici Platt shares her family’s journey to create meaning and impact out of personal loss.
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Nov 2025
Autistic adults have an increased risk of suicidal behaviours, irrespective of traumaAutistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviours and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research.
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Nov 2025
Fellowship research project finds three tools can improve autism assessmentsResearch with ARC East of England shows how using screening tools and including information reported by individuals and families can improve access to appropriate clinical autism assessments.
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Oct 2025
Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura named UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development GoalsThe United Nations has selected Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, PhD candidate and researcher at the ARC, as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tanatswa’s work focuses on autism, mental health, and suicide prevention in Zimbabwe and beyond.
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Oct 2025
Autism Experts Urge Texas to Halt Execution of An Autistic Man Pleading his InnocenceSimon Baron-Cohen and other autism specialists caution that Robert Roberson’s autism may have led to his behaviour being misunderstood during his original trial. He was convicted for alleged shaken baby syndrome, a diagnosis which is now criticised as flawed and outdated. They are urging Texas officials to reconsider his appeal of innocence to avoid the tragedy of his execution, scheduled for October 16th 2025.
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Researchers find different genetic profiles in autistic children: one tied to early diagnosis and infant communication difficulties, the other to later diagnosis, adolescent social and behavioural challenges, and higher rates of ADHD, depression, and PTSD.
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Life-saving opportunities to prevent suicide among autistic people are being missed because systemic barriers make it difficult for them to access NHS support during times of mental health crisis, according to new research.
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Sep 2025
Art Exhibition: Collaboration with Alice Nicholls and MODO galleryThe ARC partners up with autistic artist Alice Nicholls and MODO Gallery to present In Your Hands – a free, two-week exhibition celebrating autistic creativity, launching 6pm on 25th September 2025 at MODO Gallery, Cambridge.
