1:45–2:15 pm

A Toxicologist’s View of Thimerosal and Autism

H. Vasken Aposhian, Ph.D., Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona

2:15–2:45 pm

Relation of Neurotoxic Effects of Thimerosal to Autism

David Baskin, M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery and Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine

2:45–3:15 pm

Thimerosal Exposure from Vaccines and Ethylmercury Accumulation in Nonhuman Primates

Dr. Polly Sager, Assistant Director for International Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

3:15–3:30 pm

Break

3:30–4:00 pm

Reduced Levels of Mercury in First Baby Haircuts of Autistic Children

Boyd Haley, Ph.D., Chairman and Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky

4:00–4:30 pm

A Case-Control Study of Mercury Burden in Children with Autistic Disorders and Measles Virus Genomic RNA in Cerebrospinal Fluid in Children with Regressive Autism

Jeff Bradstreet, M.D., FAAFP, Adjunct Professor, Neurosciences, Stetson University, Director of Clinical Programs, International Child Development Resource Center, Florida

4:30–5:00 pm

Autism, Vaccines, and Immune Reactions

Vijendra K. Singh, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor, Utah State University

5:00–5:30 pm

Public Comment Period

5:30 pm

Adjourn