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Richard Palmiter is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Washington and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He earned his PhD from Stanford University in 1968 and has been a prominent figure in developmental and molecular biology, particularly known for his innovative research in mouse genetic models. His laboratory focuses on dissecting the neural circuits that control innate behaviors using genetically engineered mice. Palmiter’s work involves target expression of Cre recombinase genes in specific subsets of neurons, enabling studies of neuronal circuits related to feeding and the physiological responses to various threats. He has received numerous accolades, including the Julius Axelrod Medal and the George Thorn Award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Palmiter is actively involved in characterizing the functions of CGRP neurons in the parabrachial nucleus and their roles in taste and fear conditioning in response to various stimuli.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Richard Palmiter has served as a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, focusing on innovative research in mouse genetic models and neural circuit analysis.
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