Thomas Frazier

Thomas Frazier is a Professor of Psychology at John Carroll University, where he leads the Frazier Neurodevelopment Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and has over 20 years of experience in autism research, previously serving as Chief Science Officer at Autism Speaks. His lab develops online neurobehavioral evaluation tools for autism and related genetic syndromes (e.g., PTEN, SYNGAP1).

Research Interests: Frazier's work focuses on refining diagnostic measures for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), neurogenetic conditions, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. He pioneers AI-driven tools for remote monitoring of social and cognitive performance, with grants from NIH, Simons Foundation, and PTEN Research Foundation.

Recent Publications: His articles emphasize scalable assessment methodologies, transdiagnostic biomarkers, and validation of digital tools across diverse neurodevelopmental cohorts. Trends include AI integration, longitudinal phenotyping, and cross-syndrome comparisons.

Awards & Grants:

• Research and Medicine Award, Milestones Autism Resources (2017)
• Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative Grant (2022)
• NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2009)

Advising & Labs: Mentors 9+ graduate students in psychology and leads collaborations with Cleveland Clinic, Stanford, and Boston Children’s Hospital. His lab focuses on translating basic research into clinical applications for neurogenetic populations.