Stanley F. Nelson

Stanley F. Nelson is a Professor-in-residence at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), holding roles in the Department of Human Genetics, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Neurology, and Pediatrics. He leads research in genetic disorders, with a focus on undiagnosed diseases, exome sequencing, and genomic diagnostics. His work emphasizes rare diseases, neurodevelopmental disorders, and translational medicine.

Dr. Nelson completed his BS in Physics from the University of Michigan (1982), MD from UCSF (1987), and postdoctoral training in Genomics at Stanford University (1993). He specializes in genomic technologies for identifying genetic causes of rare conditions, particularly through the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN). His research integrates computational and experimental approaches to uncover genetic architectures of diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, congenital diarrheas, and neurodegenerative disorders.

His articles highlight advancements in exome sequencing, drug repositioning for muscular dystrophy, and molecular mechanisms of genetic disorders. He collaborates extensively with clinical and computational groups to bridge basic science and patient care. His contributions to diagnostic genomics have improved outcomes for patients with rare and undiagnosed conditions.