# Michael N. Weedon

**Type:** Researchers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-n-weedon/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 76,722 |
| Field | Genetic Associations and Epidemiology |
| h-index | 106 |
| i10-index | 253 |
| Last Known Institution | University of Exeter |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/A5106364230 |
| ORCID iD | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6174-6135 |
| Works | 480 |

## Researcher papers

- [A Common Variant in the <i>FTO</i> Gene Is Associated with Body Mass Index and Predisposes to Childhood and Adult Obesity](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-common-variant-in-the-i-fto-i-gene-is-associated-with-body-mass-index-and/)
- [Six new loci associated with body mass index highlight a neuronal influence on body weight regulation](https://scholariq.org/papers/six-new-loci-associated-with-body-mass-index-highlight-a-neuronal-influence-on/)
- [Large-Scale Association Studies of Variants in Genes Encoding the Pancreatic β-Cell KATP Channel Subunits Kir6.2 (<i>KCNJ11</i>) and SUR1 (<i>ABCC8</i>) Confirm That the <i>KCNJ11</i> E23K Variant Is Associated With Type 2 Diabetes](https://scholariq.org/papers/large-scale-association-studies-of-variants-in-genes-encoding-the-pancreatic/)
- [Estimating sleep parameters using an accelerometer without sleep diary](https://scholariq.org/papers/estimating-sleep-parameters-using-an-accelerometer-without-sleep-diary/)
- [Genetic evidence that raised sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes](https://scholariq.org/papers/genetic-evidence-that-raised-sex-hormone-binding-globulin-shbg-levels-reduce-the/)
- [An in-frame deletion at the polymerase active site of POLD1 causes a multisystem disorder with lipodystrophy](https://scholariq.org/papers/an-in-frame-deletion-at-the-polymerase-active-site-of-pold1-causes-a-multisystem/)
- [Meta-Analysis and a Large Association Study Confirm a Role for Calpain-10 Variation in Type 2 Diabetes Susceptibility](https://scholariq.org/papers/meta-analysis-and-a-large-association-study-confirm-a-role-for-calpain-10/)
- [A Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Risk Score Predicts Progression of Islet Autoimmunity and Development of Type 1 Diabetes in Individuals at Risk](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-type-1-diabetes-genetic-risk-score-predicts-progression-of-islet-autoimmunity/)
- [A combined risk score enhances prediction of type 1 diabetes among susceptible children](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-combined-risk-score-enhances-prediction-of-type-1-diabetes-among-susceptible/)

## Researcher topics

- [Genetic Associations and Epidemiology](https://scholariq.org/topics/genetic-associations-and-epidemiology/)
- [Pancreatic function and diabetes](https://scholariq.org/topics/pancreatic-function-and-diabetes/)
- [Diabetes and associated disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/diabetes-and-associated-disorders/)
- [Genomics and Rare Diseases](https://scholariq.org/topics/genomics-and-rare-diseases/)
- [Sleep and related disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/sleep-and-related-disorders/)

## Researcher university

- [University of Exeter](https://scholariq.org/institutions/university-of-exeter/)

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