Author Information
Alexandre Alcaïs is a prominent researcher affiliated with the Laboratory of Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases, Necker Branch, at the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) UMR 1163, located in Paris, France. His work primarily focuses on the genetic underpinnings of infectious diseases, contributing significantly to the understanding of how genetic variations impact resistance and susceptibility to infections.Research Contributions
Alexandre Alcaïs has made substantial contributions to the field of infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on genetic studies related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and leprosy. His research includes genome-wide association studies (GWAS) that identify genetic loci associated with resistance to infections, such as the locus at 10q26.2 linked to tuberculosis resistance across diverse populations. He has also investigated the genetic complexities involving HLA class I and II alleles in leprosy and explored the role of specific gene variants, including LRRK2 and NOD2, in early onset leprosy. His work extends to understanding immune responses in skin-specific contexts, like those during Mycobacterium ulcerans infections.Aliases
Alexandre Alcaïs is known by various aliases including "A. Alcaïs," "Alexandre Alcaïs," "Alexandre Alcaï̈s," "Alexandre Alcaïs," and "A Alcaïs." These variations typically arise from different transliterations and typographical representations of his name in academic publications.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citation Count |
5216 |
| H-Index |
37 |
| Total Paper Count |
107 |
