ARPA-H launches total-lifespan autism research project; leader has Iraq War, Sesame Street background

ARPA-H is initiating a comprehensive autism research program spanning the full lifespan, led by Russell Shilling, whose background includes service in the Iraq War and work with Sesame Street. The project's scope and funding details remain unclear, but it signals a federal research priority under the current administration. This development matters as it could shape future autism research funding and policy.