Maria Chahrour

Maria Chahrour is Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at UT Southwestern, leading research on genetic causes of autism spectrum disorders.

Research: Combines genomic sequencing with functional studies to identify ASD-associated genes and pathways. Recent work focuses on diverse population cohorts and mouse models.

Initiatives: Directs the Chahrour Lab's participation in international autism genetics consortia and maintains family study registries.