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Desmond J. Smith is a Professor in the Pharmacology Department at UCLA, with extensive experience in functional genomics. His research focuses on dissecting pathways that connect genotype to phenotype, particularly in the context of neurobehavioral traits associated with disorders such as obesity and addiction. Professor Smith aims to identify the genetic mechanisms underlying these complex traits and to develop novel tools for genetic analysis in mammalian cells. His mission includes studying living matter at the genome-wide level to create highly specific therapeutic strategies for common diseases. He obtained his BA and MA from the University of Oxford and his PhD from the University of Cambridge, underlining his strong academic background in the field.
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