Distinguished Lecturer Series | UC Davis MIND Institute

Distinguished Lecturer Series

The UC Davis MIND Institute's Distinguished Lecturer Series is celebrating its 22nd season of offering public lectures by renowned researchers in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities. These lectures, held monthly, feature speakers who are recognized both nationally and internationally. The series is designed for both specialists in the field and members of the community who are interested in learning more about neurodevelopmental disabilities.

For more information about the Distinguished Lecturer Series, contact Gayna Guidici at glguidici@ucdavis.edu

2025-2026 Distinguished Lecturer Series
  • Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D.

    Jan. 14, 2026 4:30-6 p.m.

    Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing Interventions for Families of Youth with ADHD

    Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D.
    University of Maryland

  • Sandy Magaña, Ph.D., MSW

    Feb. 11, 2026 4:30-6 p.m.

    Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Care for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    Sandy Magaña, Ph.D., MSW
    University of Texas at Austin

  • Matthew Mosconi, Ph.D.

    Mar. 11, 2026 4:30-6 p.m.

    Identifying Subgroups of Autism Based on Family Traits

    Matthew Mosconi, Ph.D.
    University of Kansas

  • Damien Fair, Ph.D.

    April 8, 2026 4:30-6 p.m.

    Liftoff: Neuropsychiatry with functional MRI comes of age

    Damien Fair, Ph.D.
    University of Minnesota

  • Kelsey Martin, M.D., Ph.D.

    May 13, 2026 4:30-6 p.m.

    The Evolving Landscape of Autism Research

    Kelsey Martin, M.D., Ph.D.
    Simons Foundation