# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fact, Fiction and the Future of Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: An evening of conversation, curiosity, and connection to learn how cutting-edge science is reshaping our understanding of the human brain.About this EventOrganize by Danielle Swaney, Associate Professor at UCSF, We’ll hear from Dr. Matt State, a leading expert in psychology and psychiatric genetics, who takes the stage for a flash talk presentation, “Fact, fiction and the future of Autism Spectrum Disorder Research.”Dr. State will then be joined by Victoria Colliver, an award-winning journalist and storyteller, for an intimate fireside chat exploring the human, cultural, and the dimensions of neuropsychiatric research. The evening concludes with an open audience Q&A, inviting the public into the conversation.This event is part of "The Night of Science", a public series designed to make science accessible, relevant, and deeply human.About The Speakers:Matt State, MD, PhDDr. Matt State is an internationally recognized leader in psychology and psychiatric genetics. His research has transformed our understanding of the biological foundations of mental illness, with a focus on translating scientific discovery into meaningful advances for human health. Dr. State is widely admired for his ability to communicate complex science with clarity, empathy, and humanity.Victoria Colliver, MSVictoria Colliver is an award-winning journalist known for her compelling storytelling on health, science, and society. With a career spanning investigative reporting and narrative journalism, she brings a deeply human perspective to conversations about mental health, making complex topics accessible and resonant for broad audiences.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/fact-fiction-and-the-future-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-research/100001980220811754
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit, mental-health, storytelling
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Francisco
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Manny’s
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- **long**: -122.4217044
- **full address**: Manny’s, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fact, Fiction and the Future of Autism Spectrum Disorder Research being held?
  - **A:** Fact, Fiction and the Future of Autism Spectrum Disorder Research takes place on Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Manny’s, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fact, Fiction and the Future of Autism Spectrum Disorder Research?
  - **A:** Fact, Fiction and the Future of Autism Spectrum Disorder Research is organized by QBI.

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