Caroline Creten

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Caroline Creten is a clinical researcher whose work has been instrumental in illuminating the intersection of neuroimmunology and psychiatry, particularly through the lens of autoimmune encephalitis. Her most influential contribution, the 2011 paper "Late onset autism and anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis," has garnered 76 citations and stands as a pivotal study linking anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis to regressive, late-onset autism spectrum symptoms. This work helped establish a paradigm shift, suggesting that some cases of autism may have an autoimmune or inflammatory etiology, thereby opening new avenues for diagnosis and potential treatment. Creten’s research has been critical in bridging the gap between neurology and psychiatry, demonstrating how specific autoantibodies can directly impact neurodevelopment and behavior. By highlighting the importance of considering anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis in patients with atypical or late-onset autism, she has provided a framework for clinicians to pursue targeted immunological testing and intervention. Her contributions remain highly relevant for researchers exploring the biological underpinnings of neuropsychiatric disorders, offering a compelling case for the role of the immune system in shaping brain function and development.