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Robert W. Williams' research focuses on quantitative genetics, with a particular emphasis on the genetic architecture of complex traits in model organisms. His work has involved the development and utilization of advanced genetic resources, such as the extended BXD mouse family, to dissect the genetic underpinnings of various phenotypes. This platform allows for high-resolution mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and the investigation of gene-environment interactions.
His publications demonstrate a broad scope within genetics and related fields, including studies on longevity, mutation spectrum variation in mice, and the development of computational tools for genomics. He has contributed to the creation of pangenome graphs and scalable reference genome assembly methods, advancing the field of bioinformatics. Furthermore, his research extends to ecological modeling, with publications addressing wildlife strike risk and survey design for complex regions.
With a career marked by extensive scholarship, Williams holds an h-index of 96 and has authored 880 publications, accumulating over 37,500 citations. His recent activity indicates continued engagement in research and scholarly pursuits.
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- h-index: 96
- Publications: 880
- Citations: 37,533
Selected Publications
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Open problems in ageing science: a roadmap for biogerontology (2025)
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Progress, challenges and future directions in marine organic-walled dinoflagellate cyst research: New insights from an international workshop (2025)
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The Duke Mouse Brain Atlas: MRI and light sheet microscopy stereotaxic atlas of the mouse brain (2025)
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Inbred rat heredity and sex affect oral oxycodone self-administration and augmented intake in long sessions: correlations with anxiety and novelty-seeking (2025)
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Male and female behavioral variability and morphine response in C57BL/6J, DBA/2J, and their BXD progeny following chronic stress exposure (2024)
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Building pangenome graphs (2024)
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A revamped rat reference genome improves the discovery of genetic diversity in laboratory rats (2024)
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GenomeMUSter mouse genetic variation service enables multitrait, multipopulation data integration and analysis (2024)
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Scalable, accessible and reproducible reference genome assembly and evaluation in Galaxy (2024)
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ACNP 62nd Annual Meeting: Poster Abstracts P251 – P500 (2023)
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Increased development of T-bet+CD11c+ B cells predisposes to lupus in females: Analysis in BXD2 mouse and genetic crosses (2023)
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A rapid workflow for neuron counting in combined light sheet microscopy and magnetic resonance histology (2023)
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IGFBPL1 is a master driver of microglia homeostasis and resolution of neuroinflammation in glaucoma and brain tauopathy (2023)
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Genome-wide screen identifies host loci that modulate <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> fitness in immunodivergent mice (2023)
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Artificial Intelligence Models for Cell Type and Subtype Identification Based on Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Data in Vision Science (2023)
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