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)11 Anoka County <br />ADMINISTRATION <br />Communications <br />October 26, 2023 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorson@co.anoka.mn.us <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />MMEO Receives 2023 Autism BrainNet Appreciation Award <br />The Anoka County Board of Commissioners recognized the Midwest Medical Examiner's <br />Office (MMEO) Oct. 24 for being the recipient of the 2023 Autism BrainNet Appreciation Award <br />from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative. <br />The award recognizes Autism BrainNet's partners and collaborators for their dedication to <br />advancing an understanding of autism spectrum disorders and related neurodevelopmental <br />conditions. Autism BrainNet facilitates innovative, high -quality research on donated post-mortem <br />brain tissue to understand the biological causes of autism and related conditions. <br />"This is truly a special occasion as we recognize and celebrate an incredible partnership <br />that has been helping make a significant impact in the field of autism research," said Commissioner <br />Jeff Reinert, chair of the county's Intergovernmental and Community Relations Committee. "A <br />single brain donation from partners like our medical examiner's office and families helps advance <br />autism research." <br />Data generated by research conducted via the initiative will be shared to further develop <br />treatments that improve the quality of life for individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders. <br />The MMEO voluntarily participates in this study with consent from families. <br />-30- <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br />Government Center A 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 700 A Anoka, MN 55303-5024 A www.anokacountymn.gov <br />Office: 763-324-4700 A Fax: 763-324-5490 <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />