UVA STAR Initiative

UVA STAR Initiative is a research organization located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Employing five individuals, the initiative generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue. UVA STAR Initiative focuses on improving the lives of individuals with autism through research, intervention models, and training programs. Their efforts center around several key projects, including Autism DRIVE, a secure platform for storing, sharing, and analyzing autism data. Autism DRIVE aims to monitor progress, facilitate knowledge sharing, and provide resources for families and professionals. Additionally, the initiative supports the Autism Research in Practice System, designed to integrate research findings into existing care systems. Further strengthening its research capabilities, UVA STAR Initiative established the Autism Research Core, which provides centralized coordination, recruitment, and specialized testing services for autism-related research projects across the university. For further details on UVA STAR Initiative, Autism DRIVE, the Autism Research Core, and other programs, please visit their website: curry.virginia.edu/faculty-research/centers-labs-projects/supporting-transformative-autism-research.