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Desmond Smith is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with a focus on genetics, neurology, and pharmacology. His research spans multiple domains, including behavioral genetics, neurodegenerative diseases, and systems biology.
- Developed the Hybrid Mouse Diversity Panel for studying complex traits
- Pioneered voxelation and gene expression tomography for 3D brain mapping
His work integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic approaches to understand impulsivity, drug reinforcement, and Parkinson's disease mechanisms. Recent publications highlight his contributions to mouse models of addiction and neurodegeneration.
Key collaborations include researchers like Aldons Lusis (UCLA), Eleazar Eskin (UCLA), and Richard Leahy (USC). Grants from the NIH (U01DA041602, R21HG007405) underpin his research.
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