World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Alexander Katalinic

Alexander Katalinic

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
78
Citations
25402
World Ranking
17943
National Ranking
943

Overview

Alexander Katalinic is affiliated with the University of Lübeck in Germany and primarily works in the field of Medicine, with a focus on Oncology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, and Pediatrics. Their research contributions span several subfields, underpinning studies related to cancer detection, screening, and survivorship.

The main topics covered in their work include:

  • Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
  • Cancer Risks and Factors
  • Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • AI in cancer detection

Among recent publications, notable papers include:

  • Colorectal cancer incidence, mortality, and stage distribution in European countries in the colorectal cancer screening era: an international population-based study, 2021, The Lancet Oncology
  • Long-term survival and cure fraction estimates for childhood cancer in Europe (EUROCARE-6): results from a population-based study, 2022, The Lancet Oncology
  • Epidemiology of cutaneous melanoma and keratinocyte cancer in white populations 1943-2036, 2021, European Journal of Cancer
  • Complete cancer prevalence in Europe in 2020 by disease duration and country (EUROCARE-6): a population-based study, 2024, The Lancet Oncology
  • Nationwide real-world implementation of AI for cancer detection in population-based mammography screening, 2025, Nature Medicine

Katalinic has frequently collaborated with several researchers, including:

  • Nora Eisemann
  • Susanne Elsner
  • Joachim Hübner
  • Annika Waldmann
  • Hannah Baltus

Their publications appear predominantly in journals such as:

  • JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
  • European Journal of Cancer
  • Die Onkologie
  • Cancers
  • Deutsches Ärzteblatt international

Alexander Katalinic's body of work contributes to understanding cancer epidemiology and improving screening methods, with a significant portion dedicated to skin cancers and colorectal cancer. Their involvement in studies at the intersection of AI and cancer detection shows engagement with emerging technologies in medical research.

Best Publications

  • Global surveillance of trends in cancer survival 2000-14 (CONCORD-3): analysis of individual records for 37 513 025 patients diagnosed with one of 18 cancers from 322 population-based registries in 71 countries.

    Claudia Allemani;Tomohiro Matsuda;Veronica Di Carlo;Rhea Harewood

  • International incidence of childhood cancer, 2001-10 a population-based registry study

    Eva Steliarova-Foucher;Murielle Colombet;Lynn A G Ries;Florencia Moreno

  • Mutations of the BRAF gene in cholangiocarcinoma but not in hepatocellular carcinoma

    A Tannapfel;F Sommerer;M Benicke;A Katalinic

  • Epidemiology of cutaneous melanoma and non‐melanoma skin cancer in Schleswig‐Holstein, Germany: incidence, clinical subtypes, tumour stages and localization (epidemiology of skin cancer)

    A Katalinic;U Kunze;T Schäfer

  • Increased prevalence of imprinting defects in patients with Angelman syndrome born to subfertile couples

    M Ludwig;A Katalinic;S Gross;A Sutcliffe

  • Systematic skin cancer screening in Northern Germany

    Eckhard W. Breitbart;Annika Waldmann;Sandra Nolte;Marcus Capellaro

  • Non-melanoma skin cancer incidence and impact of skin cancer screening on incidence

    Nora Eisemann;Annika Waldmann;Alan C Geller;Martin A Weinstock;Martin A Weinstock;Martin A Weinstock

  • Does skin cancer screening save lives?: an observational study comparing trends in melanoma mortality in regions with and without screening.

    Alexander Katalinic;Annika Waldmann;Martin A. Weinstock;Martin A. Weinstock;Alan C. Geller

  • Pregnancy course and outcome after intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a controlled, prospective cohort study

    Alexander Katalinic;Christine Rösch;Michael Ludwig

  • Colorectal cancer incidence, mortality, and stage distribution in European countries in the colorectal cancer screening era: an international population-based study

    Rafael Cardoso;Rafael Cardoso;Feng Guo;Feng Guo;Thomas Heisser;Thomas Heisser;Monika Hackl

  • Survival of women with cancers of breast and genital organs in Europe 1999-2007: Results of the EUROCARE-5 study

    Milena Sant;Maria Dolores Chirlaque Lopez;Roberto Agresti;Maria José Sánchez Pérez

  • Review of diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of fetal atrial flutter compared with supraventricular tachycardia

    M Krapp;T Kohl;J M Simpson;G K Sharland

  • Expression of p73 and Its Relation to Histopathology and Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    Andrea Tannapfel;Mark Wasner;Karen Krause;Felix Geissler

  • Frequency of p16(INK4A) alterations and K-ras mutations in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma of the liver.

    A Tannapfel;M Benicke;A Katalinic;D Uhlmann

  • Worldwide comparison of survival from childhood leukaemia for 1995-2009, by subtype, age, and sex (CONCORD-2): a population-based study of individual data for 89 828 children from 198 registries in 53 countries.

    Audrey Bonaventure;Rhea Harewood;Charles A Stiller;Gemma Gatta

  • Incidence, Mortality, and Trends of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Germany.

    Ulrike Leiter;Ulrike Keim;Thomas Eigentler;Alexander Katalinic

  • Sex Differences in Colorectal Cancer Survival: Population-Based Analysis of 164,996 Colorectal Cancer Patients in Germany

    Ondrej Majek;Adam Gondos;Lina Jansen;Katharina Emrich

  • Obstructive sleep apnoea and diabetes mellitus: the role of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy.

    J.H. Ficker;S.H. Dertinger;W. Siegfried;H.J. König

  • Use of GnRH antagonists in ovarian stimulation for assisted reproductive technologies compared to the long protocol. Meta-analysis

    M Ludwig;A Katalinic;K Diedrich

  • Trends in incidence of thick, thin and in situ melanoma in Europe.

    L. Sacchetto;R. Zanetti;H. Comber;C. Bouchardy

Frequent Co-Authors

Hermann Brenner
Hermann Brenner German Cancer Research Center
Klaus Diedrich
Klaus Diedrich University of Lübeck
Andrea Tannapfel
Andrea Tannapfel Leipzig University
Martin A. Weinstock
Martin A. Weinstock Brown University
Laufey Tryggvadottir
Laufey Tryggvadottir University of Iceland
Kari Hemminki
Kari Hemminki Charles University
Hans H. Storm
Hans H. Storm Danish Cancer Society
Jan Sundquist
Jan Sundquist Lund University
Alan C. Geller
Alan C. Geller Harvard University
Kristina Sundquist
Kristina Sundquist Lund University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

If you’re interested in medical careers but want flexible study options, several online degrees can expand your opportunities. For example, pursuing a healthcare administration degree cost is often lower than traditional in-person programs. Choosing the right online school can help you manage expenses while you prepare for administrative roles in hospitals, clinics, or care facilities.

If you already have a healthcare background, you might consider one of the most affordable online mha programs. These pathways can lead to leadership positions and advanced management careers in the healthcare sector.

For those aiming for clinical leadership, affordable and accredited cheap dnp online programs and online pharmd programs are available. These advanced degrees allow you to specialize further without relocating or giving up your current job.

Online programs can make progressing in healthcare more convenient and accessible, opening doors to a variety of rewarding career pathways.

Best Scientists Citing Alexander Katalinic

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles