Stephen Franks

This study identifies 31 plasma proteins and expands genetic loci associated with PCOS, highlighting metabolic and hormonal influences and polygenic risk effects on cardio-metabolic outcomes.

This study identifies 40 genetic loci associated with placental weight using GWAS in 179,025 children and parents, revealing shared and distinct genetic influences with fetal growth.

This study creates a mouse model of SHORT syndrome by introducing a Pik3r1 mutation, revealing lipodystrophic insulin resistance without dyslipidemia.

This study identifies genetic loci associated with early childhood growth phenotypes and links them to later adiposity traits, suggesting potential targets for obesity prevention.