An astounding 126,000 Virginians are affected by autism spectrum disorder, a complex developmental condition often marked by repetitive behaviors and challenges in social interactions and communication. Approximately one in 68 Americans fall somewhere along the autism spectrum. But what if we could decipher the fundamental causes of autism and find new ways to predict and treat the disorder?
Having performed more than 1,000 transplant-related surgeries, José Oberholzer, MD, brings experience and innovation to UVA’s Charles O. Strickler Transplant Center.