Lauren Orefice | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Boston College Georgetown University Harvard Medical School |
| Known for | Role of peripheral neuron hyperactivity in ASD symptoms |
| Awards | 2019 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology, 2018 Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation, 2016 Notable Papers of 2016 Simons Foundation Spotlight |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuroscience |
| Institutions | Harvard Medical School |
Lauren Orefice is an American neuroscientist and assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital and in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Orefice has made innovative discoveries about the role of peripheral nerves and sensory hypersensitivity in the development of Autism-like behaviors. Her research now focuses on exploring the basic biology of somatosensory neural circuits for both touch and gastrointestinal function in order to shed light on how peripheral sensation impacts brain development and susceptibility to diseases like Autism Spectrum Disorders.