Wayne W Grody

Dr. Wayne W. Grody is a Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, with joint appointments in the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics. His research integrates molecular diagnostics, genetic screening, and clinical genomics, with a focus on disorders such as cystic fibrosis and arginase deficiency.

His work spans genetic testing guideline development (e.g., ACMG standards for CFTR and sequence variants), translational genomics, and rare disease diagnostics. Research interests emphasize molecular pathology, carrier screening innovations, and ethical frameworks for genomic data stewardship.

Recent publications highlight gene editing applications, expanded carrier screening protocols, and genomic analyses of congenital disorders. Article trends reveal a strong focus on clinical guideline development, variant interpretation frameworks, and population-scale genomic studies, with recurring themes in precision diagnostics and genetic counseling.

Dr. Grody has led NIH-funded projects including CYSTIC FIBROSIS MUTATION SCREENING AND COUNSELING (R01HD029337) and GENE TRANSFER OF HUMAN ARGINASE (K08HD000831). He collaborates extensively with consortia like the ACMG and UCLA Clinical Genomics Center.