Why One Gene at a Time Isn't Enough: A Pioneer's View on Autism, Transcriptomics, and Future Cures

What if the key to understanding autism isn't one gene — but thousands working together? In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Dr. Daniel Gershwind, Gordon and Virginia McDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology, and Psychiatry at UCLA, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Precision Health. A true pioneer in neurogenomics, Dr. Gershwind has spent over two decades reshaping how we understand autism and complex brain disorders — from build...