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Richard D. Palmiter, Ph.D.

Richard D. Palmiter

Dr. Palmiter is also Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. He received a B.A. degree from Duke University and a Ph.D. degree from Stanford University. Prior to moving to the University of Washington, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University with Robert Schimke, at G.D. Searle Research Laboratories in England with Norman Carey, and at Harvard University with Fotis Kafatos. Dr. Palmiter is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Association of Arts and Sciences.



RESEARCH ABSTRACT SUMMARY:

Richard Palmiter uses genetic techniques to disable neurotransmitter functions in mice to understand how and where these signaling molecules act in the brain to regulate various behaviors.

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Photo: Pat McGiffert UW HSAS&F

HHMI INVESTIGATOR
1976–Present
University of Washington School of Medicine


Research Abstract
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Genetics of Mouse Behavior

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