World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Genetics

D-Index
68
Citations
15773
World Ranking
2437
National Ranking
1097

Overview

Wendy H. Raskind is affiliated with the University of Washington in the United States and conducts research primarily in the fields of Neuroscience and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work intersects several subfields, including Neurology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, and Genetics.

The main topics addressed in their research include:

  • Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Inflammation biomarkers and pathways
  • Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • RNA Research and Splicing

Raskind has authored several recent papers with a focus on neurodegenerative and immune processes related to neurological diseases. Key publications include:

  • Defects in lysosomal function and lipid metabolism in human microglia harboring a TREM2 loss of function mutation, 2023, Acta Neuropathologica
  • Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cell 2 R47H Exacerbates Immune Response in Alzheimer's Disease Brain, 2020, Frontiers in Immunology
  • Novel TREM2 splicing isoform that lacks the V-set immunoglobulin domain is abundant in the human brain, 2021, Journal of Leukocyte Biology
  • Heterozygous STUB1 missense variants cause ataxia, cognitive decline, and STUB1 mislocalization, 2020, Neurology Genetics
  • Mutations in protein kinase Cγ promote spinocerebellar ataxia type 14 by impairing kinase autoinhibition, 2022, Science Signaling

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Raskind include:

  • Olena Korvatska
  • Kostantin Kiianitsa
  • Mark Matsushita
  • Michael O. Dorschner
  • Thomas D. Bird

Their research has been published in several prominent venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Neurology Genetics
  • Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • Acta Neuropathologica
  • Frontiers in Immunology

Best Publications

  • A p53-Dependent Mouse Spindle Checkpoint

    Shawn M. Cross;Carissa A. Sanchez;Catherine A. Morgan;Melana K. Schimke

  • Mutation of a Putative Mitochondrial Iron Transporter Gene ( ABC7 ) in X-Linked Sideroblastic Anemia and Ataxia (XLSA/A)

    Rando Allikmets;Rando Allikmets;Rando Allikmets;Wendy H Raskind;Wendy H Raskind;Wendy H Raskind;Amy Hutchinson;Amy Hutchinson;Amy Hutchinson;Nichole D Schueck;Nichole D Schueck;Nichole D Schueck

  • In vitro analyses of known and novel RUNX1/AML1 mutations in dominant familial platelet disorder with predisposition to acute myelogenous leukemia: implications for mechanisms of pathogenesis

    Joëlle Michaud;Feng Wu;Motomi Osato;Gregory M. Cottles

  • Actionable, Pathogenic Incidental Findings in 1,000 Participants’ Exomes

    Michael O. Dorschner;Laura M. Amendola;Emily H. Turner;Peggy D. Robertson

  • Actionable exomic incidental findings in 6503 participants: challenges of variant classification

    Laura M. Amendola;Michael O. Dorschner;Peggy D. Robertson;Joseph S. Salama

  • Writing problems in developmental dyslexia: under-recognized and under-treated.

    Virginia W. Berninger;Kathleen H. Nielsen;Robert D. Abbott;Ellen Wijsman

  • Clonal development, stem-cell differentiation, and clinical remissions in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia

    Philip J. Fialkow;Jack W. Singer;Wendy H. Raskind;John W. Adamson

  • Relative Burden of Large CNVs on a Range of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes

    Santhosh Girirajan;Zoran Brkanac;Bradley P. Coe;Carl Baker

  • Evidence for a Multistep Pathogenesis of a Myelodysplastic Syndrome

    Wendy H. Raskind;Wendy H. Raskind;Nagendra Tirumali;Nagendra Tirumali;Robert Jacobson;Robert Jacobson;Jack Singer;Jack Singer

  • Missense Mutations in the Regulatory Domain of PKCγ: A New Mechanism for Dominant Nonepisodic Cerebellar Ataxia

    Dong Hui Chen;Zoran Brkanac;Christophe L M J Verlinde;Xiao Jian Tan

  • X-linked thrombocytopenia with thalassemia from a mutation in the amino finger of GATA-1 affecting DNA binding rather than FOG-1 interaction

    Channing Yu;Kathy K. Niakan;Mark Matsushita;George Stamatoyannopoulos

  • Temperature-sensitive mutations in the III-IV cytoplasmic loop region of the skeletal muscle sodium channel gene in paramyotonia congenita.

    Andrea I. McClatchey;Peter Van den Bergh;Margaret A. Pericak-Vance;Wendy Raskind

  • Mutations in the EXT1 and EXT2 Genes in Hereditary Multiple Exostoses

    W. Wuyts;W. van Hul;K. de Boulle;J.J. Hendrickx

  • Expression of the gene defect in X-linked agammaglobulinemia.

    Mary Ellen Conley;Persymphonie Brown;Allan R. Pickard;Rebecca H. Buckley

  • A clinic-based study of the LRRK2 gene in Parkinson disease yields new mutations

    C. P. Zabetian;A. Samii;A. D. Mosley;J. W. Roberts

  • Gender differences in severity of writing and reading disabilities

    Virginia W. Berninger;Kathleen H. Nielsen;Robert D. Abbott;Ellen Wijsman

  • Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Advances in Genetic Research

    J. K. Fink;T. Heiman-Patterson;T. Bird;F. Cambi

  • Complete deletion of the proteolipid protein gene (PLP) in a family with X-linked Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease.

    Wendy H. Raskind;Charles A. Williams;Lynn D. Hudson;Thomas D. Bird

  • Modeling Phonological Core Deficits Within a Working Memory Architecture in Children and Adults With Developmental Dyslexia.

    Virginia W. Berninger;Robert D. Abbott;Jennifer Thomson;Richard Wagner

  • Loss of heterozygosity in chondrosarcomas for markers linked to hereditary multiple exostoses loci on chromosomes 8 and 11.

    W H Raskind;E U Conrad;H Chansky;M Matsushita

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas D. Bird
Thomas D. Bird University of Washington
Ellen M. Wijsman
Ellen M. Wijsman University of Washington
Virginia W. Berninger
Virginia W. Berninger University of Washington
Jack W. Singer
Jack W. Singer University of Washington
Deborah A. Nickerson
Deborah A. Nickerson University of Washington
Michael O. Dorschner
Michael O. Dorschner University of Washington
Robert D. Abbott
Robert D. Abbott University of Washington
Raphael Bernier
Raphael Bernier University of Washington
Peter H. Byers
Peter H. Byers University of Washington
Evan E. Eichler
Evan E. Eichler University of Washington

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

If you’re interested in Genetics, there are several related online degree paths to consider that can expand your career opportunities and learning flexibility. Many students look to online schools for medical billing and coding as a springboard into the healthcare sector—a field where understanding genetics is increasingly valuable.

For those eager to enter the workforce quickly, fast degree programs can be a smart choice. These accelerated programs allow you to earn credentials sooner and begin building your career.

If you need more scheduling flexibility due to work or personal commitments, self paced online degrees offer a convenient route. You can learn at your own speed while balancing other responsibilities.

Finally, cost can be a barrier to further study. Many of the best online colleges with no application fee help students save money right from the start, making higher education more accessible for everyone interested in genetics and related fields.

Best Scientists Citing Wendy H. Raskind

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles