J. L. Beard
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Also affiliated: Brigham Young University (2000–2011); Pennsylvania State University (1980–2009); University of Connecticut (1993–1995); Johns Hopkins University (2000); University of Washington (1982–1993); Purdue University West Lafayette (1973); Park University (1980–1989); Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2008); Newcastle University (1995); University of California, Berkeley (1996)
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J. L. Beard investigates the role of iron metabolism and transport in neurological conditions and overall health. Research has focused on the distribution of iron and iron-regulatory proteins in the brain, particularly in the context of aging and Alzheimer's disease. Studies have also examined abnormalities in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of ferritin and transferrin in restless legs syndrome and explored altered dopaminergic profiles in the putamen and substantia nigra in this condition.
Further work has explored the effects of manipulating iron storage, transport, or availability on myelin composition and brain iron content across different animal models. Beard's research also extends to the impact of nutrition on cognitive development and the consequences of iron-deficiency anemia on thermoregulation and thyroid function. Collaborations include work with Maroof K. Zafar, Eric J. Enemark, Alicia K. Byrd, and Matthew D. Thompson, all at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
With an h-index of 30 and over 4,138 citations across 70 publications, Beard is recognized as a highly cited researcher. The researcher maintains an active laboratory website, and recent activity indicates ongoing research contributions.
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- h-index: 30
- Publications: 70
- Citations: 4,138
Selected Publications
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Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB (2025)
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Trapping of yFACT at 3’ ends of genes is not a universal characteristic of yeast versions of Bryant-Li-Bhoj syndrome histone H3 mutants (2024)
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- Trapping of yFACT at 3’ ends of genes is not a universal characteristic of yeast versions of Bryant-Li-Bhoj syndrome histone H3 mutants
- Trapping of yFACT at 3’ ends of genes is not a universal characteristic of yeast versions of Bryant-Li-Bhoj syndrome histone H3 mutants
- Trapping of yFACT at 3’ ends of genes is not a universal characteristic of yeast versions of Bryant-Li-Bhoj syndrome histone H3 mutants
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
- Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB
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