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46580
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Overview

Anton J. M. de Craen was affiliated with the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Their research concentrated on a range of topics related to neurology, molecular biology, computational theory, and advanced medical imaging techniques.

The scientist's work primarily covered several interconnected main topics including:

  • RNA regulation and disease
  • Computational drug discovery methods
  • Brain tumor detection and classification
  • Neurological disease mechanisms and treatments
  • Advanced neuroimaging techniques and applications

De Craen contributed to multiple subfields, which include:

  • Neurology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Computational Theory and Mathematics
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Their research was disseminated largely through the publication venue UNC Libraries, with four papers recorded there. Among these recent papers were:

  • "White Matter Lesion Progression: Genome-Wide Search for Genetic Influences," 2020, UNC Libraries
  • "Drug-gene interactions and the search for missing heritability: a cross-sectional pharmacogenomics study of the QT interval," 2020, UNC Libraries
  • "Multi-Ethnic Genome-Wide Association Study of Cerebral White Matter Hyperintensities on MRI," 2020, UNC Libraries
  • "Trans-ancestry meta-analyses identify rare and common variants associated with blood pressure and hypertension," 2020, UNC Libraries

Throughout their career, Anton J. M. de Craen collaborated with several frequent co-authors, reflecting ongoing partnerships in their research efforts. These included:

  • Stella Trompet
  • Edith Hofer
  • Joshua C. Bis
  • Sigurður Sigurðsson
  • Benjamin F.J. Verhaaren

Best Publications

  • Statins and risk of incident diabetes: a collaborative meta-analysis of randomised statin trials

    Naveed Sattar;David Preiss;Heather M Murray;Paul Welsh

  • Genetic studies of body mass index yield new insights for obesity biology

    Adam E. Locke;Bratati Kahali;Sonja I. Berndt;Anne E. Justice

  • Thyroid Status, Disability and Cognitive Function, and Survival in Old Age

    Jacobijn Gussekloo;Eric van Exel;Anton J. M. de Craen;Arend E. Meinders

  • Identification of seven loci affecting mean telomere length and their association with disease

    Veryan Codd;Christopher P Nelson;Eva Albrecht;Massimo Mangino

  • Epigenome-wide association study of body mass index, and the adverse outcomes of adiposity

    Simone Wahl;Alexander Drong;Benjamin Lehne;Marie Loh;Marie Loh;Marie Loh

  • Genome-wide study for circulating metabolites identifies 62 loci and reveals novel systemic effects of LPA

    Johannes Kettunen;Ayşe Demirkan;Ayşe Demirkan;Peter Würtz;Harmen H M Draisma

  • Handgrip strength as a predictor of functional, psychological and social health. A prospective population-based study among the oldest old

    Diana G. Taekema;Jacobijn Gussekloo;Andrea B. Maier;Rudi G. J. Westendorp

  • Whole-genome sequence variation, population structure and demographic history of the Dutch population

    Laurent C. Francioli;Androniki Menelaou;Sara L. Pulit;Freerk van Dijk

  • Accuracy of direct segmental multi-frequency bioimpedance analysis in the assessment of total body and segmental body composition in middle-aged adult population

    Carolina H.Y. Ling;Anton J.M. de Craen;Pieternella E. Slagboom;Dave A. Gunn

  • The Influence of Age and Sex on Genetic Associations with Adult Body Size and Shape: A Large-Scale Genome-Wide Interaction Study

    Thomas W. Winkler;Anne E. Justice;Mariaelisa Graff;Llilda Barata

  • Can metabolic syndrome usefully predict cardiovascular disease and diabetes? Outcome data from two prospective studies

    Naveed Sattar;Alex McConnachie;A Gerald Shaper;Gerard J Blauw

  • Rare variant in scavenger receptor BI raises HDL cholesterol and increases risk of coronary heart disease

    Zanoni P;Khetarpal Sa;Larach Db;Hancock-Cerutti Wf

  • Meta-analysis of telomere length in 19 713 subjects reveals high heritability, stronger maternal inheritance and a paternal age effect

    Linda Broer;Veryan Codd;Veryan Codd;Dale R Nyholt;Joris Deelen

  • Statins for Secondary Prevention in Elderly Patients: A Hierarchical Bayesian Meta-Analysis

    Jonathan Afilalo;Gustavo Duque;Russell Steele;J. Wouter Jukema

  • Handgrip strength and mortality in the oldest old population: the Leiden 85-plus study

    Carolina H.Y. Ling;Diana Taekema;Anton J.M. de Craen;Jacobijn Gussekloo

  • Low production capacity of interleukin-10 associates with the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes : the Leiden 85-Plus Study.

    Eric van Exel;Jacobijn Gussekloo;Anton J.M. de Craen;Marijke Frölich

  • Evidence of genetic enrichment for exceptional survival using a family approach: the Leiden Longevity Study

    Manja Schoenmaker;Anton J M de Craen;Paul H E M de Meijer;Marian Beekman

  • Use of Framingham risk score and new biomarkers to predict cardiovascular mortality in older people: population based observational cohort study.

    Wouter de Ruijter;Rudi G J Westendorp;Willem J J Assendelft;Wendy P J den Elzen

  • Accuracy of the 15-item geriatric depression scale (GDS-15) in a community sample of the oldest old.

    Anton J. M. de Craen;T. J. Heeren;Jacobijn Gussekloo

  • Is the assumed natural history of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia III based on enough evidence? A systematic review of 3322 published patients

    Manon van Seters;Marc van Beurden;Anton J.M. de Craen

Frequent Co-Authors

Rudi G. J. Westendorp
Rudi G. J. Westendorp University of Copenhagen
J. Wouter Jukema
J. Wouter Jukema Leiden University Medical Center
P. Eline Slagboom
P. Eline Slagboom Leiden University Medical Center
Stella Trompet
Stella Trompet Leiden University Medical Center
Jacobijn Gussekloo
Jacobijn Gussekloo Leiden University Medical Center
Ian Ford
Ian Ford University of Glasgow
David J. Stott
David J. Stott University of Glasgow
Naveed Sattar
Naveed Sattar University of Glasgow
Marian Beekman
Marian Beekman Leiden University Medical Center
Diana van Heemst
Diana van Heemst Leiden University Medical Center

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