Inaugural Together For Autism Research Gala

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, MMRI held its inaugural “Together for Autism Research” Gala at the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in New York City in support of autism research. The event was chaired by RW Harry Pateroulakis, MMRI board member, and Dorie Klissas, a member of the MMRI Downstate Advisory Committee. The elegant evening was dedicated to celebrating and promoting the transformative work of MMRI scientists in their efforts to better understand the causes of autism. The evening also featured keynote speaker, Harry Psaros, a well-known autism care advocate and author of From Struggle to Strength: A Father’s Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity.