Lerner Research Institute Home to basic, translational and clinical research at Cleveland Clinic, a top U.S. hospital.

Dr. Charis Eng will investigate the development of autism spectrum disorder and cancer in individuals affected by PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome.

The clinical trial strategy was developed through research on a gene associated with treatment-resistant prostate cancer, HSD3B1, and is in clinical trials at nine sites across the U.S.

The center will work alongside other top research institutions on therapeutics projects.