Daniel H. Geschwind

Dr. Daniel H. Geschwind holds the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professorship in neurology, psychiatry, and human genetics at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He directs the Neurogenetics Program and the Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART), and co-directs the Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics within the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. His leadership spans major research initiatives including the PsychENCODE Consortium and BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Consortium.

Dr. Geschwind's research integrates computational bioinformatics with wet-lab neuroscience to decode molecular mechanisms in autism and neurodegenerative disorders. His lab pioneers brain transcriptomic atlases and stem cell models while championing data sharing through resources like the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE). This dual-method approach targets therapeutic development for neuropsychiatric conditions.

Analysis of his publication record reveals dominant themes in brain genomics, with emphasis on cross-species transcriptomics, cell-type-specific molecular networks, and developmental trajectories of neuropsychiatric disorders. His work bridges fundamental neurobiology with clinical translation through large-scale collaborative frameworks.

Dr. Geschwind's scientific leadership has been recognized with numerous honors:

• Derek Denny-Brown Neurological Scholar Award from the American Neurological Association (2004)
• Scientific Service Award from Autism Speaks (2007)
• Ruane Prize for Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research from the Brain and Behavior Foundation (2012)
• Taking on Tomorrow Innovation Award for Research/Scientific Breakthrough in Autism from Boston Children’s Hospital (2013)
• Election to the National Academy of Medicine

While the source text highlights his editorial roles (Cell, Science, Neuron) and advisory positions (NIMH Council, NIH Council of Councils), it contains no specifics about student mentoring or grant portfolios. His laboratory operates as an interdisciplinary nexus within UCLA's Semel Institute, driving collaborative neurogenetics research through the Neurogenetics Program and CART.