Stewart L. MacLeod

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Stewart L. MacLeod leads a research group at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences that investigates the genetic and environmental factors contributing to congenital heart disease. His recent publications focus on mapping methylation quantitative trait loci in cardiac tissues to identify risk loci and biological pathways associated with these conditions. MacLeod has also explored gene-folic acid interactions and their association with the risk of conotruncal heart defects, utilizing data from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study.

His work contributes to the understanding of the molecular underpinnings of birth defects. MacLeod has a research network that includes Christopher E. Randolph, with whom he has co-authored four publications. With an h-index of 20 and over 1,500 citations across 43 publications, MacLeod is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His recent activity indicates ongoing engagement in his field of study.

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• h-index: 20
• Publications: 43
• Citations: 1,593