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Dicky J. J. Halley is affiliated with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Their research spans several domains primarily within biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and environmental science. The work integrates multiple scientific subfields such as genetics, surgery, ecological modeling, and nature and landscape conservation.

The scientist's recent publications include studies across genetics and environmental research. Notable papers are:

  • Goldberg-Shprintzen syndrome is determined by the absence, or reduced expression levels, of KIFBP (2020, Human Mutation)
  • Managing small populations-using genetic data and trial translocations to help inform suitable conservation measures for the alpine blue-sowthistle (Cicerbita alpina) in Scotland (2023, Environmental Research Ecology)

These publications reflect a focus on congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies, digestive system and related health, genetic diversity and population structure, species distribution and climate change, as well as ecology and vegetation dynamics studies.

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Halley include:

  • Katherine C. MacKenzie
  • Bianca M. de Graaf
  • Andreas Syrimis
  • Yuying Zhao
  • Erwin Brosens

Halley's work often appears in venues such as Human Mutation and Environmental Research Ecology.

The combination of topics addressed demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach linking genetic and molecular biological insights with ecological and conservation concerns. Their contributions touch on understanding genetic factors in human health conditions as well as applying genetic tools to aid conservation efforts for vulnerable plant species in changing environments.

This breadth positions Halley within active scientific dialogues around the impact of genetics on organismal health and the role of genetic data in managing and preserving biodiversity under environmental change pressures.

Best Publications

  • Identification and characterization of the tuberous sclerosis gene on chromosome 16

    Mark Nellist;Bart Janssen;Phillip T. Brook-Carter;Arjenne L. W. Hesseling-Janssen

  • Identification of the tuberous sclerosis gene TSC1 on chromosome 9q34

    Marjon van Slegtenhorst;Ronald de Hoogt;Caroline Hermans;Mark Nellist

  • THE POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY-DISEASE-1 GENE ENCODES A 14-KB TRANSCRIPT AND LIES WITHIN A DUPLICATED REGION ON CHROMOSOME-16

    Christopher Ward;Belén Peral;Jim Hughes;Siep Thomas

  • Identification of the familial cylindromatosis tumour-suppressor gene.

    Graham R. Bignell;William Warren;Sheila Seal;Meiko Takahashi

  • Interaction Between Hamartin and Tuberin, the TSC1 and TSC2 Gene Products

    Marjon van Slegtenhorst;Mark Nellist;Bas Nagelkerken;Jeremy Cheadle

  • Mutational analysis of the TSC1 and TSC2 genes in a diagnostic setting: genotype--phenotype correlations and comparison of diagnostic DNA techniques in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

    Ozgur Sancak;Mark Nellist;Miriam Goedbloed;Peter Elfferich

  • Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/Akt Pathway Regulates Tuberous Sclerosis Tumor Suppressor Complex by Phosphorylation of Tuberin

    Han C. Dan;Mei Sun;Lin Yang;Richard I. Feldman

  • The tuberous sclerosis-1 (TSC1) gene product hamartin suppresses cell growth and augments the expression of the TSC2 product tuberin by inhibiting its ubiquitination

    Giovanna Benvenuto;Shaowei Li;Samantha J. Brown;Richard Braverman

  • The expanding phenotype of COL4A1 and COL4A2 mutations: clinical data on 13 newly identified families and a review of the literature

    Marije E.C. Meuwissen;Dicky J.J. Halley;Liesbeth S. Smit;Maarten H. Lequin

  • Screening and Diagnosis for the Fragile X Syndrome Among the Mentally Retarded: An Epidemiological and Psychological Survey

    Bert B. A. de Vries;Ans M. W. van den Ouweland;Serieta Mohkamsing;Hugo J. Duivenvoorden

  • 17Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-3 deficiency: diagnosis, phenotypic variability, population genetics, and worldwide distribution of ancient and de novo mutations.

    Alm Boehmer;AO Brinkmann;LA Sandkuijl;Djj Halley

  • Characterization of the cytosolic tuberin-hamartin complex. Tuberin is a cytosolic chaperone for hamartin.

    Mark Nellist;Marjon A. van Slegtenhorst;Miriam Goedbloed;Ans M.W. van den Ouweland

  • High rate of mosaicism in tuberous sclerosis complex.

    Senno Verhoef;Lida Bakker;Anita M.P. Tempelaars;Arjenne L.W. Hesseling-Janssen

  • Broad spectrum of Pompe disease in patients with the same c.-32-13T→G haplotype

    M. A. Kroos;R. J. Pomponio;M. L. Hagemans;J.L.M. Keulemans

  • Chloride conductance and genetic background modulate the cystic fibrosis phenotype of ΔF508 homozygous twins and siblings

    Inez Bronsveld;Frauke Mekus;Jan Bijman;Manfred Ballmann

  • A Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Associated with Mild Lung Disease

    Kh Gan;Hj Veeze;Amw Vandenouweland;Djj Halley

  • The Spectrum of Mutations in UBE3A Causing Angelman Syndrome

    Ping Fang;Efrat Lev-Lehman;Ting Fen Tsai;Toshinobu Matsuura;Toshinobu Matsuura

  • Sporadic imprinting defects in Prader-Willi syndrome and Angelman syndrome: implications for imprint-switch models, genetic counseling, and prenatal diagnosis.

    K. Buiting;B. Dittrich;S. Gross;C. Lich

  • Update of the Pompe disease mutation database with 107 sequence variants and a format for severity rating

    Marian Kroos;Robert J. Pomponio;Laura van Vliet;Rachel E. Palmer

  • The TSC1 gene product, hamartin, negatively regulates cell proliferation

    Angelina Miloloza;Margit Rosner;Mark Nellist;Dicky Halley

Frequent Co-Authors

Ans M.W. van den Ouweland
Ans M.W. van den Ouweland Erasmus University Rotterdam
Arnold J. J. Reuser
Arnold J. J. Reuser Erasmus University Rotterdam
Ben A. Oostra
Ben A. Oostra Erasmus University Rotterdam
Julian Roy Sampson
Julian Roy Sampson Cardiff University
Grazia M.S. Mancini
Grazia M.S. Mancini Erasmus University Rotterdam
Sue Povey
Sue Povey University College London
David J. Kwiatkowski
David J. Kwiatkowski Brigham and Women's Hospital
Burkhard Tümmler
Burkhard Tümmler Hannover Medical School
Raoul C.M. Hennekam
Raoul C.M. Hennekam University of Amsterdam
Johan T. den Dunnen
Johan T. den Dunnen Leiden University Medical Center

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