Research
For Journalists
Our public affairs office can help journalists identify experts and arrange interviews or photos. We can also provide background information or help you develop story ideas about the latest advances in autism research and treatment.
Find an expert
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute has experts in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, fragile X syndrome and learning disorders, and many other topics.
To find an expert contact the M.I.N.D. Institute's public information officer.
Arrange an interview or photo shoot
To arrange an interview or photo shoot, please contact the M.I.N.D. Institute's public information officer. Advance notice is appreciated, and allows us time to obtain media consents from patients where appropriate. To ensure patient confidentiality and privacy, a public affairs staff person is required to accompany reporters, photographers and film crews during their time at the M.I.N.D. Institute.
Receive our news releases
To receive UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute news releases via e-mail, send your name, title, the name of your media outlet and your e-mail address to public.affairs@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu. Please type "ADD ME TO THE M.I.N.D. INSTITUTES NEWS RELEASE LIST" in the subject field.
Contact Public Affairs
UC Davis Health System's Senior Public Information Officer
Phyllis Brown
(916) 734-9023
phyllis.brown@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Health System's news service specialist
Susan Mar-Schwab
(916) 734-9111
susan.marschwab@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
After-hours assistance
For help with breaking news after hours, contact the UC Davis Health System operator at (916) 734-2011 and ask for the public information officer on call. A public information officer is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.