Timothy Roberts

Professor of radiology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Timothy Roberts is Oberkircher Family Chair in Pediatric Radiology and vice-chair of radiology research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is also professor of radiology at the University of Pennsylvania.

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By Timothy Roberts

26 March 2019

6 min read

In quest for autism biomarkers, this technique has magnetic appeal

To find biological markers of autism, scientists would be wise to measure the brain's electrical activity along with the resulting magnetic fields.

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In quest for autism biomarkers, this technique has magnetic appeal

By Timothy Roberts

26 March 2019 | 6 min read

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By Timothy Roberts

15 March 2016

5 min read

When tracking brain activity, timing can be key

A brain imaging technique called magnetoencephalography characterizes not just what is happening in the brain, but also where and when, making it ideally suited for studying autism.

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When tracking brain activity, timing can be key

By Timothy Roberts

15 March 2016 | 5 min read

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By Timothy Roberts

12 April 2011

4 min read

Imaging biomarkers could signal autism spectrum disorder

There does not appear to be a single genetic or environmental cause of autism, and given the heterogeneity of symptoms, coming up with a clear yes or no test for autism is challenging. Timothy Roberts argues that imaging and electrophysiology are key in the search for autism biomarkers.

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