Fernandez Laboratory: Collaborate With Us

Autism Genomics Project

Job openings with the lab

We are looking for a post-doctoral student with a background in human genetics, experience analyzing whole genome sequencing datasets and interest in developing skills related to ancestry analysis including local ancestry inferencing. Please email fernandezlab@chla.usc.edu or call 323-207-9351 for more information.

How to participate in research

We are currently recruiting Hispanic children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a healthcare provider. Participation in the study involves a visit with Dr. Fernandez and a neuropsychologist, as well as obtaining a blood sample for genetic testing from the child with autism and their parents. To learn more about the study, please email Karla at kpgonzalez@chla.usc.edu or call 323-207-9351.