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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Medicine 91 11616 10924 1100 1052 237 36466
Genetics 89 1109 1049 153 147 227 35704

W.H. Irwin McLean publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by W.H. Irwin McLean between 1988 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. W.H. Irwin McLean published across 34 years, from 1988 to 2021, averaging 7 papers a year. Output peaked at 23 publications in 2008. 5 of the 238 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1988 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 23. Peak 23 publications in 2008. 1988: 1 publication 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 3 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 9 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 1 publication 2002: 7 publications 2003: 5 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 6 publications 2006: 10 publications 2007: 14 publications 2008: 23 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 12 publications 2011: 22 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 17 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 13 publications 2016: 10 publications 2017: 11 publications 2018: 5 publications 2019: 4 publications 2020: 4 publications 2021: 1 publication
1988 2021

238 publications in total across all disciplines

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W.H. Irwin McLean: publications per year, 1988 to 2021
Year Publications
1988 1
1989 0
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 3
1995 2
1996 3
1997 1
1998 9
1999 4
2000 0
2001 1
2002 7
2003 5
2004 5
2005 6
2006 10
2007 14
2008 23
2009 16
2010 12
2011 22
2012 13
2013 17
2014 16
2015 13
2016 10
2017 11
2018 5
2019 4
2020 4
2021 1
Total 238
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W.H. Irwin McLean publication distribution in Genetics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Genetics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where W.H. Irwin McLean sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200
Bar chart with 67 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 45–54 to 703+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 217. Most scientists, 217, have 125–134 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 225–234 publications, is where this scientist sits. 45–54 publications: 6 scientists 55–64 publications: 10 scientists 65–74 publications: 35 scientists 75–84 publications: 84 scientists 85–94 publications: 102 scientists 95–104 publications: 151 scientists 105–114 publications: 175 scientists 115–124 publications: 203 scientists 125–134 publications: 217 scientists 135–144 publications: 205 scientists 145–154 publications: 193 scientists 155–164 publications: 188 scientists 165–174 publications: 170 scientists 175–184 publications: 178 scientists 185–194 publications: 164 scientists 195–204 publications: 173 scientists 205–214 publications: 159 scientists 215–224 publications: 134 scientists 225–234 publications: 143 scientists 235–244 publications: 105 scientists 245–254 publications: 114 scientists 255–264 publications: 92 scientists 265–274 publications: 88 scientists 275–284 publications: 87 scientists 285–294 publications: 80 scientists 295–304 publications: 62 scientists 305–314 publications: 75 scientists 315–324 publications: 67 scientists 325–334 publications: 60 scientists 335–344 publications: 52 scientists 345–354 publications: 40 scientists 355–364 publications: 48 scientists 365–374 publications: 47 scientists 375–384 publications: 46 scientists 385–394 publications: 31 scientists 395–404 publications: 27 scientists 405–414 publications: 40 scientists 415–424 publications: 30 scientists 425–434 publications: 43 scientists 435–444 publications: 29 scientists 445–454 publications: 14 scientists 455–464 publications: 28 scientists 465–474 publications: 21 scientists 475–484 publications: 21 scientists 485–494 publications: 22 scientists 495–504 publications: 17 scientists 505–514 publications: 12 scientists 515–524 publications: 11 scientists 525–534 publications: 8 scientists 535–544 publications: 8 scientists 545–554 publications: 14 scientists 555–564 publications: 4 scientists 565–574 publications: 11 scientists 575–584 publications: 5 scientists 585–594 publications: 11 scientists 595–604 publications: 12 scientists 605–614 publications: 7 scientists 615–624 publications: 6 scientists 625–634 publications: 10 scientists 635–644 publications: 9 scientists 645–654 publications: 10 scientists 655–664 publications: 6 scientists 665–674 publications: 6 scientists 675–684 publications: 6 scientists 685–694 publications: 4 scientists 695–702 publications: 6 scientists 703+ publications: 100 scientists
45–54 publications 703+

This scientist: 227 publications — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more.

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Number of Genetics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
45–54 6
55–64 10
65–74 35
75–84 84
85–94 102
95–104 151
105–114 175
115–124 203
125–134 217
135–144 205
145–154 193
155–164 188
165–174 170
175–184 178
185–194 164
195–204 173
205–214 159
215–224 134
225–234 143 227
235–244 105
245–254 114
255–264 92
265–274 88
275–284 87
285–294 80
295–304 62
305–314 75
315–324 67
325–334 60
335–344 52
345–354 40
355–364 48
365–374 47
375–384 46
385–394 31
395–404 27
405–414 40
415–424 30
425–434 43
435–444 29
445–454 14
455–464 28
465–474 21
475–484 21
485–494 22
495–504 17
505–514 12
515–524 11
525–534 8
535–544 8
545–554 14
555–564 4
565–574 11
575–584 5
585–594 11
595–604 12
605–614 7
615–624 6
625–634 10
635–644 9
645–654 10
655–664 6
665–674 6
675–684 6
685–694 4
695–702 6
703+ 100
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W.H. Irwin McLean D-index placement in Genetics in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Genetics scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where W.H. Irwin McLean sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 160+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 191. Most scientists, 191, have 62–63 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 88–89 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 24 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 52 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 84 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 112 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 141 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 143 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 145 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 179 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 162 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 175 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 191 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 172 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 184 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 164 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 158 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 150 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 136 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 127 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 111 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 110 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 110 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 102 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 66 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 70 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 54 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 60 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 55 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 45 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 42 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 28 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 39 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 25 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 31 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 34 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 29 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 27 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 22 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 11 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 21 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 4 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 14 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 6 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 10 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 9 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 8 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 9 scientists 160+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40–41 D-Index 160+

This scientist: 89 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more.

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Number of Genetics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 24
42–43 52
44–45 84
46–47 112
48–49 118
50–51 141
52–53 143
54–55 145
56–57 179
58–59 162
60–61 175
62–63 191
64–65 172
66–67 184
68–69 164
70–71 158
72–73 150
74–75 136
76–77 127
78–79 127
80–81 111
82–83 110
84–85 110
86–87 84
88–89 102 89
90–91 66
92–93 72
94–95 70
96–97 54
98–99 60
100–101 49
102–103 55
104–105 45
106–107 42
108–109 28
110–111 39
112–113 25
114–115 31
116–117 29
118–119 34
120–121 29
122–123 29
124–125 18
126–127 27
128–129 22
130–131 16
132–133 11
134–135 17
136–137 12
138–139 21
140–141 4
142–143 9
144–145 14
146–147 6
148–149 10
150–151 7
152–153 9
154–155 8
156–157 8
158–159 9
160+ 96
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2016 - Member of Academia Europaea
  • 2005 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
  • 1971 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

W.H. Irwin McLean is affiliated with the University of Dundee in the United Kingdom, specializing in fields related to medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their research spans several subfields, including dermatology, immunology and allergy, molecular biology, emergency medical services, and public health, environmental, and occupational health.

Their work encompasses various topics, notably dermatology and skin diseases, allergic rhinitis and sensitization, telemedicine and telehealth implementation, asthma and respiratory diseases, gut microbiota and health, pediatric health and respiratory diseases, and primary care and health outcomes.

Recent publications by McLean include the following:

  • Gut microbiota development during infancy: Impact of introducing allergenic foods, 2021, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • Telemedicine Services During COVID-19: Considerations for Medically Underserved Populations, 2020, The Journal of Rural Health
  • Topical corticosteroids normalize both skin and systemic inflammatory markers in infant atopic dermatitis, 2020, British Journal of Dermatology
  • Bathing frequency is associated with skin barrier dysfunction and atopic dermatitis at three months of age, 2020, The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice
  • Development of a Corneal Bioluminescence Mouse for Real-Time In Vivo Evaluation of Gene Therapies, 2020, Translational Vision Science & Technology

Frequent co-authors collaborating with McLean include:

  • Tom Marrs
  • Michael R. Perkin
  • Kirsty Logan
  • Suzana Radulović
  • Serge A. Versteeg

McLean's research appears regularly in notable publication venues such as:

  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • The Journal of Rural Health
  • British Journal of Dermatology
  • The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice
  • Translational Vision Science & Technology

The scholar's career includes recognition through several awards, including:

  • Member of Academia Europaea (2016)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2005)
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1971)

Best Publications

  • Common loss-of-function variants of the epidermal barrier protein filaggrin are a major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis

    Colin N A Palmer;Alan D Irvine;Ana Terron-Kwiatkowski;Yiwei Zhao

  • Filaggrin Mutations Associated with Skin and Allergic Diseases

    Alan D Irvine;W H Irwin McLean;Donald Y M Leung;Donald Y M Leung

  • Loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding filaggrin cause ichthyosis vulgaris

    Frances J D Smith;Alan D Irvine;Ana Terron-Kwiatkowski;Aileen Sandilands

  • Identification of 15 new psoriasis susceptibility loci highlights the role of innate immunity

    Lam C. Tsoi;Sarah L. Spain;Sarah L. Spain;Jo Knight;Eva Ellinghaus;Eva Ellinghaus

  • A Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies New Psoriasis Susceptibility Loci and an Interaction Between HLA-C and ERAP1

    Amy Strange;Francesca Capon;Chris C A Spencer

  • Filaggrin in the frontline: role in skin barrier function and disease.

    Aileen Sandilands;Calum Sutherland;Alan D. Irvine;Alan D. Irvine;W. H. Irwin McLean

  • Emollient enhancement of the skin barrier from birth offers effective atopic dermatitis prevention

    Eric L. Simpson;Joanne R. Chalmers;Jon M. Hanifin;Kim S. Thomas

  • Comprehensive analysis of the gene encoding filaggrin uncovers prevalent and rare mutations in ichthyosis vulgaris and atopic eczema.

    Aileen Sandilands;Ana Terron-Kwiatkowski;Peter R Hull;Gráinne M O'Regan

  • Loss-of-function variations within the filaggrin gene predispose for atopic dermatitis with allergic sensitizations

    Stephan Weidinger;Thomas Illig;Hansjörg Baurecht;Alan D. Irvine

  • Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of 21,000 cases and 95,000 controls identifies new risk loci for atopic dermatitis

    Lavinia Paternoster;Marie Standl;Johannes Waage;Hansjoerg Baurecht

  • One remarkable molecule: Filaggrin

    Sara J. Brown;W. H. Irwin McLean

  • Filaggrin in atopic dermatitis

    Grainne M. O'Regan;Aileen Sandilands;W.H. Irwin McLean;Alan D. Irvine;Alan D. Irvine

  • Intermediate filament proteins and their associated diseases.

    M Bishr Omary;Pierre A Coulombe;W H Irwin McLean

  • Loss-of-function variants in the filaggrin gene are a significant risk factor for peanut allergy

    Sara J. Brown;Sara J. Brown;Sara J. Brown;Yuka Asai;Heather J. Cordell;Linda E. Campbell

  • A homozygous frameshift mutation in the mouse Flg gene facilitates enhanced percutaneous allergen priming

    Padraic G Fallon;Takashi Sasaki;Aileen Sandilands;Linda E Campbell

  • Filaggrin mutations, atopic eczema, hay fever, and asthma in children

    Stephan Weidinger;Maureen O'Sullivan;Thomas Illig;Hansjoerg Baurecht

  • The burden of disease associated with filaggrin mutations: A population-based, longitudinal birth cohort study

    John Henderson;Kate Northstone;Simon P. Lee;Haihui Liao

  • Null Mutations in the Filaggrin Gene (FLG) Determine Major Susceptibility to Early-Onset Atopic Dermatitis that Persists into Adulthood

    Jonathan N W N Barker;Colin N A Palmer;Yiwei Zhao;Haihui Liao

  • The Human Intermediate Filament Database: comprehensive information on a gene family involved in many human diseases

    Ildiko Szeverenyi;Andrew J. Cassidy;Cheuk Wang Chung;Bernett T.K. Lee

  • Loss of kindlin-1, a human homolog of the Caenorhabditis elegans actin-extracellular-matrix linker protein UNC-112, causes Kindler syndrome

    Dawn H. Siegel;Gabrielle H.S. Ashton;Homero G. Penagos;James V. Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Alan D. Irvine
Alan D. Irvine Trinity College Dublin
Frances J.D. Smith
Frances J.D. Smith University of Dundee
John A. McGrath
John A. McGrath King's College London
Colin N. A. Palmer
Colin N. A. Palmer University of Dundee
Jouni Uitto
Jouni Uitto Thomas Jefferson University
Masashi Akiyama
Masashi Akiyama Nagoya University
Hiroshi Shimizu
Hiroshi Shimizu Hokkaido University
Robin A.J. Eady
Robin A.J. Eady St Thomas' Hospital
Stephan Weidinger
Stephan Weidinger Kiel University
Jonathan Barker
Jonathan Barker King's College London

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