World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
118
Citations
64942
World Ranking
3997
National Ranking
392

Overview

Jean Golding is affiliated with the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Their research spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on medicine and environmental science, with significant contributions to health, toxicology, mutagenesis, pediatrics, perinatology, child health, and public health.

The scientist's work covers a range of main topics, including:

  • Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

Jean Golding has published extensively, with notable recent papers such as:

  • "The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC): a 2022 update on the enrolled sample of mothers and the associated baseline data" (2022) in Wellcome Open Research
  • "The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and children ALSPAC G0 Partners: A cohort profile" (2023) in Wellcome Open Research
  • "The Relationship Between Locus of Control and Religious Behavior and Beliefs in a Large Population of Parents: An Observational Study" (2020) in Frontiers in Psychology
  • "Grandmaternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with differential DNA methylation in peripheral blood of their grandchildren" (2022) in European Journal of Human Genetics

The majority of their publications appear in several key venues:

  • Wellcome Open Research
  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • NeuroToxicology
  • Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
  • International Journal of Epidemiology

Collaborations form a significant part of their career, with frequent coauthors including:

  • Yasmin Iles-Caven
  • Kate Northstone
  • Steven Gregory
  • Daniel Major-Smith
  • Marcus Pembrey

Jean Golding has also contributed to the literature beyond journal articles, with book publications including titles such as Locus of Control: Antecedents, Consequences and Interventions Using Rotter's Definition (2021), published by Frontiers Media.

Best Publications

  • Strengthening the reporting of genetic association studies (STREGA): an extension of the STROBE statement

    Julian Little;Julian P.T. Higgins;John P.A. Ioannidis;John P.A. Ioannidis;David Moher

  • Cohort Profile: The ‘Children of the 90s’—the index offspring of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children

    Andy Boyd;Jean Golding;John Macleod;Debbie A. Lawlor

  • Growth in utero, blood pressure in childhood and adult life, and mortality from cardiovascular disease.

    D. J.P. Barker;C. Osmond;J. Golding;D. Kuh

  • Cohort Profile: The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children: ALSPAC mothers cohort

    Abigail Fraser;Corrie Macdonald-Wallis;Kate Tilling;Andy Boyd

  • ALSPAC--the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. I. Study methodology.

    Jean Golding;ME Pembrey;RW Jones

  • Cohort study of depressed mood during pregnancy and after childbirth

    Jonathan Evans;Jon Heron;Helen Francomb;Sarah Oke

  • The course of anxiety and depression through pregnancy and the postpartum in a community sample.

    Jonathan Heron;Thomas G O'Connor;Jonathan Evans;Jean Golding

  • Maternal antenatal anxiety and children's behavioural/emotional problems at 4 years. Report from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children.

    Thomas G. O'connor;Jonathon Heron;Jean Golding;Michael Beveridge

  • Sex-specific, male-line transgenerational responses in humans.

    Marcus E Pembrey;Marcus E Pembrey;Lars Olov Bygren;Lars Olov Bygren;Gunnar Kaati;Sören Edvinsson

  • Maternal seafood consumption in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes in childhood (ALSPAC study): an observational cohort study.

    Joseph R Hibbeln;John M Davis;Colin Steer;Pauline Emmett

  • Factors Associated with the Development of Peanut Allergy in Childhood

    Gideon Lack;Deborah Fox;Kate Northstone;Jean Golding

  • Maternal antenatal anxiety and behavioural/emotional problems in children: a test of a programming hypothesis

    Thomas G. O'Connor;Jonathan Heron;Jean Golding;Vivette Glover

  • Effect of inadequate iodine status in UK pregnant women on cognitive outcomes in their children: results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)

    Sarah C Bath;Colin D Steer;Jean Golding;Pauline M Emmett

  • Environment of infants during sleep and risk of the sudden infant death syndrome: results of 1993-5 case-control study for confidential inquiry into stillbirths and deaths in infancy. Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths Regional Coordinators and Researchers

    Peter J Fleming;Peter S Blair;Chris Bacon;David Bensley

  • Prevalence of Developmental Coordination Disorder Using the DSM-IV at 7 Years of Age: A UK Population–Based Study

    Raghu Lingam;Linda Hunt;Jean Golding;Marian Jongmans;Marian Jongmans

  • Prenatal anxiety predicts individual differences in cortisol in pre-adolescent children.

    Thomas G. O’Connor;Yoav Ben-Shlomo;Jon Heron;Jean Golding

  • The effects of child sexual abuse in later family life; mental health, parenting and adjustment of offspring

    Ron Roberts;Tom O'Connor;Judy Dunn;Jean Golding

  • Children with Lesbian Parents: A Community Study.

    Susan Golombok;Beth Perry;Amanda Burston;Clare Murray

  • Maternal antenatal anxiety and behavioural/emotional problems in children

    Thomas G O'Connor;Jonathan Heron;Jean Golding;Vivette Glover

  • STrengthening the REporting of Genetic Association studies (STREGA)

    Julian Little;{Julian P. T} Higgins;{John P. A} Ioannidis;David Moher

Frequent Co-Authors

Kate Northstone
Kate Northstone University of Bristol
Pauline M Emmett
Pauline M Emmett University of Bristol
George Davey Smith
George Davey Smith University of Bristol
Jon Heron
Jon Heron University of Bristol
Susan M. Ring
Susan M. Ring University of Bristol
Timothy J. Peters
Timothy J. Peters University of Bristol
Thomas G. O'Connor
Thomas G. O'Connor University of Rochester
Stephen Nowicki
Stephen Nowicki Emory University
Dheeraj Rai
Dheeraj Rai University of Bristol
David Evans
David Evans University of Bristol

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

Medicine is a broad field, and there are many rewarding careers outside the traditional MD path. If you’re interested in healthcare but seeking alternative or complementary roles, exploring online degree options can open doors to a variety of professions. For instance, the best medical billing and coding schools online offer programs that prepare you for vital administrative roles in the healthcare system.

Nursing is another popular pathway, with flexible options like nursing school that don't require teas exams, making the application process more accessible for many students. Those with a passion for leadership might consider a health care administration degree online, which prepares graduates for management roles in hospitals and clinics.

Additionally, if you are a registered nurse aiming to advance your practice, you can look into rn to fnp bridge programs to transition towards becoming a family nurse practitioner. Each of these pathways offers unique opportunities and can be pursued online, providing the flexibility needed for busy students or working professionals.

Best Scientists Citing Jean Golding

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles