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Behavioral Science Core

Brain Imaging Core

Cellular Morphology Core

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Infant Primate Research Laboratory Core

Instrument Development Laboratory Core

Raymond T. Ferri, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology
Research Affiliate, Center on Human Development and Disability
ferrir@u.washington.edu
206-616-7471
University of Washington, Box 359300
Seattle, WA 98195-9300

Dr. Ferri studies leukodystrophies. These inherited, degenerative disorders cause the loss of myelin sheaths, which, in turn, can lead to a wide range of symptoms including muscle spasticity and weakness, and childhood dementia. Ferri’s goal is to improve understanding of leukodystrophies and to identify potential targets for therapies by studying oligodendrocytes, the cells that form myelin. He currently focuses on genes, such as transcription factors, that regulate oligodendroctye activity during typical myelin development and maintenance.

University of Washington • Center on Human Development and Disability Box 357920 • Seattle WA 98195-7920 USA • 206-543-7701 •chdd@u.washington.edu