Alejandro Arias Vásquez
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Associate Professor
Entomology & Plant Pathology
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Alejandro Arias Vásquez's research focuses on understanding the genetic underpinnings of human brain structure and common brain disorders. He has contributed to large-scale collaborative efforts, such as the ENIGMA Consortium, which analyze neuroimaging and genetic data to identify common genetic variants associated with variations in brain volumes, including intracranial and hippocampal volumes, as well as subcortical and cerebral cortical structures. His work also investigates the genetic basis of conditions like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies.
Further extending his research interests, Vásquez has explored the genetic factors influencing the human gut microbiome composition. His scholarly contributions are reflected in a substantial publication record, with 359 total publications and over 22,000 citations, resulting in an h-index of 68. He maintains active collaborations with researchers within the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Rupesh Kariyat, Devi Balakrishnan, Jessica Ayala, and Kelly Loftin, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 68
- Publications: 359
- Citations: 22,469
Positions
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Associate Professor 2019–presentRadboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre Psychiatry ORCID
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Associate ProfessorUniversity of Arkansas at Fayetteville Entomology & Plant Pathology ORCID
Selected Publications
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Do cover crops influence beneficial and herbivorous arthropod communities across growing seasons? (2026)
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Phenology and seed treatment impacts surface defenses and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth in rice (Oryza sativa) (2025)
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Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi complex : current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum (2024)
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Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii) (2024)
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Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ) growth and development (2024)
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Why Are Some Plants Hairy? (2022)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Phenology and seed treatment impacts surface defenses and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth in rice (Oryza sativa)
- Why Are Some Plants Hairy?
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Phenology and seed treatment impacts surface defenses and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth in rice (Oryza sativa)
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Phenology and seed treatment impacts surface defenses and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth in rice (Oryza sativa)
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- Why Are Some Plants Hairy?
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- Effects of fast and slow-wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm ( <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> ) growth and development
- Brown midrib (BMR) and plant age impact fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development in sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum x drummondii)
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- <scp><i>Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi</i> complex</scp>: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap‐feeding insect pest of sorghum
- Phenology and seed treatment impacts surface defenses and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth in rice (Oryza sativa)
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