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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Neuroscience 72 2300 2102 131 118 467 18761

Alfonso Fasano publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Alfonso Fasano between 2003 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Alfonso Fasano published across 24 years, from 2003 to 2026, averaging 29.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 78 publications in 2024. 79 of the 709 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2003 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 78. Peak 78 publications in 2024. 2003: 2 publications 2004: 0 publications 2005: 0 publications 2006: 4 publications 2007: 4 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 6 publications 2011: 20 publications 2012: 23 publications 2013: 13 publications 2014: 28 publications 2015: 31 publications 2016: 41 publications 2017: 37 publications 2018: 42 publications 2019: 50 publications 2020: 47 publications 2021: 75 publications 2022: 65 publications 2023: 50 publications 2024: 78 publications 2025: 76 publications 2026: 3 publications
2003 2026

709 publications in total across all disciplines

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Alfonso Fasano: publications per year, 2003 to 2026
Year Publications
2003 2
2004 0
2005 0
2006 4
2007 4
2008 7
2009 7
2010 6
2011 20
2012 23
2013 13
2014 28
2015 31
2016 41
2017 37
2018 42
2019 50
2020 47
2021 75
2022 65
2023 50
2024 78
2025 76
2026 3
Total 709
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Alfonso Fasano publication distribution in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfonso Fasano sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400 500
Bar chart with 86 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 38–47 to 887+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 539. Most scientists, 539, have 98–107 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 458–467 publications, is where this scientist sits. 38–47 publications: 18 scientists 48–57 publications: 79 scientists 58–67 publications: 193 scientists 68–77 publications: 323 scientists 78–87 publications: 406 scientists 88–97 publications: 452 scientists 98–107 publications: 539 scientists 108–117 publications: 505 scientists 118–127 publications: 522 scientists 128–137 publications: 469 scientists 138–147 publications: 456 scientists 148–157 publications: 459 scientists 158–167 publications: 397 scientists 168–177 publications: 383 scientists 178–187 publications: 350 scientists 188–197 publications: 302 scientists 198–207 publications: 306 scientists 208–217 publications: 262 scientists 218–227 publications: 242 scientists 228–237 publications: 220 scientists 238–247 publications: 203 scientists 248–257 publications: 174 scientists 258–267 publications: 176 scientists 268–277 publications: 175 scientists 278–287 publications: 125 scientists 288–297 publications: 116 scientists 298–307 publications: 127 scientists 308–317 publications: 128 scientists 318–327 publications: 99 scientists 328–337 publications: 89 scientists 338–347 publications: 78 scientists 348–357 publications: 96 scientists 358–367 publications: 66 scientists 368–377 publications: 59 scientists 378–387 publications: 65 scientists 388–397 publications: 54 scientists 398–407 publications: 48 scientists 408–417 publications: 49 scientists 418–427 publications: 34 scientists 428–437 publications: 31 scientists 438–447 publications: 30 scientists 448–457 publications: 31 scientists 458–467 publications: 36 scientists 468–477 publications: 40 scientists 478–487 publications: 35 scientists 488–497 publications: 30 scientists 498–507 publications: 23 scientists 508–517 publications: 26 scientists 518–527 publications: 20 scientists 528–537 publications: 23 scientists 538–547 publications: 20 scientists 548–557 publications: 20 scientists 558–567 publications: 17 scientists 568–577 publications: 14 scientists 578–587 publications: 20 scientists 588–597 publications: 20 scientists 598–607 publications: 19 scientists 608–617 publications: 18 scientists 618–627 publications: 17 scientists 628–637 publications: 11 scientists 638–647 publications: 11 scientists 648–657 publications: 11 scientists 658–667 publications: 8 scientists 668–677 publications: 7 scientists 678–687 publications: 11 scientists 688–697 publications: 10 scientists 698–707 publications: 4 scientists 708–717 publications: 6 scientists 718–727 publications: 5 scientists 728–737 publications: 5 scientists 738–747 publications: 9 scientists 748–757 publications: 9 scientists 758–767 publications: 3 scientists 768–777 publications: 7 scientists 778–787 publications: 7 scientists 788–797 publications: 6 scientists 798–807 publications: 2 scientists 808–817 publications: 2 scientists 818–827 publications: 7 scientists 828–837 publications: 0 scientists 838–847 publications: 9 scientists 848–857 publications: 3 scientists 858–867 publications: 1 scientist 868–877 publications: 3 scientists 878–886 publications: 6 scientists 887+ publications: 100 scientists
38–47 publications 887+

This scientist: 467 publications — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.

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Number of Neuroscience scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,597 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
38–47 18
48–57 79
58–67 193
68–77 323
78–87 406
88–97 452
98–107 539
108–117 505
118–127 522
128–137 469
138–147 456
148–157 459
158–167 397
168–177 383
178–187 350
188–197 302
198–207 306
208–217 262
218–227 242
228–237 220
238–247 203
248–257 174
258–267 176
268–277 175
278–287 125
288–297 116
298–307 127
308–317 128
318–327 99
328–337 89
338–347 78
348–357 96
358–367 66
368–377 59
378–387 65
388–397 54
398–407 48
408–417 49
418–427 34
428–437 31
438–447 30
448–457 31
458–467 36 467
468–477 40
478–487 35
488–497 30
498–507 23
508–517 26
518–527 20
528–537 23
538–547 20
548–557 20
558–567 17
568–577 14
578–587 20
588–597 20
598–607 19
608–617 18
618–627 17
628–637 11
638–647 11
648–657 11
658–667 8
668–677 7
678–687 11
688–697 10
698–707 4
708–717 6
718–727 5
728–737 5
738–747 9
748–757 9
758–767 3
768–777 7
778–787 7
788–797 6
798–807 2
808–817 2
818–827 7
828–837 0
838–847 9
848–857 3
858–867 1
868–877 3
878–886 6
887+ 100
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Alfonso Fasano D-index placement in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Neuroscience scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfonso Fasano sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400 500
Bar chart with 68 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30–31 to 163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 512. Most scientists, 512, have 46–47 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 72–73 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30–31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 172 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 296 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 435 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 459 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 456 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 467 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 478 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 512 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 435 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 425 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 418 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 392 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 357 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 334 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 328 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 260 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 278 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 239 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 250 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 210 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 200 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 189 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 170 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 146 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 113 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 126 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 100 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 99 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 84 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 85 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 72 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 76 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 45 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 43 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 32 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 45 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 50 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 32 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 39 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 27 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 19 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 23 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 16 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 24 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 14 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 15 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 10 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 10 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 13 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 8 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 6 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 6 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 7 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 7 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 10 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162 D-Index: 8 scientists 163+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30–31 D-Index 163+

This scientist: 72 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.

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Number of Neuroscience scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,597 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30–31 42
32–33 172
34–35 296
36–37 435
38–39 459
40–41 456
42–43 467
44–45 478
46–47 512
48–49 435
50–51 425
52–53 418
54–55 392
56–57 357
58–59 334
60–61 328
62–63 260
64–65 278
66–67 239
68–69 250
70–71 210
72–73 200 72
74–75 189
76–77 170
78–79 146
80–81 113
82–83 126
84–85 100
86–87 84
88–89 99
90–91 84
92–93 85
94–95 72
96–97 76
98–99 45
100–101 49
102–103 43
104–105 32
106–107 45
108–109 50
110–111 32
112–113 39
114–115 32
116–117 29
118–119 27
120–121 19
122–123 23
124–125 27
126–127 16
128–129 24
130–131 13
132–133 21
134–135 17
136–137 14
138–139 15
140–141 10
142–143 10
144–145 13
146–147 9
148–149 8
150–151 6
152–153 6
154–155 7
156–157 7
158–159 10
160–161 4
162 8
163+ 100
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Overview

Alfonso Fasano is affiliated with the Krembil Research Institute in Canada. Their research focuses primarily on neurological disorders, with a special emphasis on Parkinson's disease mechanisms and treatments. Their body of work spans several key fields including Medicine and Neuroscience, with significant specialization in Neurology and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience.

Their recent publications reflect engagement with contemporary and impactful topics in the field. Notable papers include:

  • "Predicting optimal deep brain stimulation parameters for Parkinson's disease using functional MRI and machine learning" (2021, Nature Communications)
  • "Levodopa Dose Equivalency in Parkinson's Disease: Updated Systematic Review and Proposals" (2023, Movement Disorders)
  • "COVID-19 in Parkinson's Disease Patients Living in Lombardy, Italy" (2020, Movement Disorders)
  • "Disease modification and biomarker development in Parkinson disease" (2020, Neurology)
  • "Trial of Globus Pallidus Focused Ultrasound Ablation in Parkinson's Disease" (2023, New England Journal of Medicine)

Alfonso Fasano collaborates frequently with several researchers, including Andrés M. Lozano, Suneil K. Kalia, Anthony E. Lang, Jürgen Germann, and Alexandre Boutet. This network indicates active participation in collaborative research efforts related to their areas of interest.

The venues where Fasano's research is often published are specialized journals in neurology and movement disorders. These include:

  • Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
  • Movement Disorders
  • Neurology
  • Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
  • Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques

Their research covers a broad range of topics, highlighting a focus on neurological treatments and the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. Key topics include:

  • Neurological disorders and treatments
  • Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
  • Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
  • Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus

This comprehensive research profile illustrates Alfonso Fasano's involvement in advancing the understanding and treatment of Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders through interdisciplinary approaches combining clinical and technological innovation.

Best Publications

  • Gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson's disease

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  • Treatment of motor and non-motor features of Parkinson's disease with deep brain stimulation.

    Alfonso Fasano;Antonio Daniele;Alberto Albanese

  • Motor and cognitive outcome in patients with Parkinson's disease 8 years after subthalamic implants

    Alfonso Fasano;Luigi M. Romito;Antonio Daniele;Carla Piano

  • Axial disability and deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson disease

    Alfonso Fasano;Camila C. Aquino;Joachim K. Krauss;Christopher R. Honey

  • Predicting optimal deep brain stimulation parameters for Parkinson’s disease using functional MRI and machine learning

    Alexandre Boutet;Alexandre Boutet;Radhika Madhavan;Gavin J. B. Elias;Suresh E. Joel

  • Revisiting protein aggregation as pathogenic in sporadic Parkinson and Alzheimer diseases.

    Alberto J. Espay;Joaquin A. Vizcarra;Luca Marsili;Anthony E. Lang

  • Programming Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease: The Toronto Western Hospital Algorithms.

    Marina Picillo;Marina Picillo;Andres M. Lozano;Nancy Kou;Renato Puppi Munhoz

  • Evolving concepts on bradykinesia.

    Matteo Bologna;Giulia Paparella;Alfonso Fasano;Mark Hallett

  • Outcomes from stereotactic surgery for essential tremor

    Robert Francis Dallapiazza;Darrin J Lee;Philippe De Vloo;Anton Fomenko

  • Long-term outcome of subthalamic nucleus DBS in Parkinson's disease: from the advanced phase towards the late stage of the disease?

    Mg Rizzone;Alfonso Fasano;Antonio Daniele;M Zibetti

  • Physiology of freezing of gait.

    Anke H. Snijders;Kaoru Takakusaki;Bettina Debu;Andres M. Lozano

  • Focused ultrasound thalamotomy location determines clinical benefits in patients with essential tremor.

    Alexandre Boutet;Manish Ranjan;Jidan Zhong;Jurgen Germann

  • Lesions causing freezing of gait localize to a cerebellar functional network

    Alfonso Fasano;Simon E. Laganiere;Susy Lam;Michael D. Fox

  • Systematic review of hardware-related complications of Deep Brain Stimulation: Do new indications pose an increased risk?

    Onanong Jitkritsadakul;Roongroj Bhidayasiri;Suneil K. Kalia;Mojgan Hodaie

  • Trial of Globus Pallidus Focused Ultrasound Ablation in Parkinson's Disease.

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  • Gait ataxia in essential tremor is differentially modulated by thalamic stimulation

    Alfonso Fasano;Jan Herzog;Jan Raethjen;Franziska E. M. Rose

  • Disease modification and biomarker development in Parkinson disease: Revision or reconstruction?

    Alberto J. Espay;Lorraine V. Kalia;Ziv Gan-Or;Caroline H. Williams-Gray

  • Neurological disorders of gait, balance and posture: a sign-based approach.

    Jorik Nonnekes;Rianne J M Goselink;Evžen Růžička;Alfonso Fasano

  • Compensation Strategies for Gait Impairments in Parkinson Disease: A Review.

    Jorik Nonnekes;Evžen Ružicka;Alice Nieuwboer;Mark Hallett

  • Rivastigmine as alternative treatment for refractory REM behavior disorder in Parkinson's disease.

    Raffaella Di Giacopo;Alfonso Fasano;Davide Quaranta;Giacomo Della Marca

  • The treatment of dystonic tremor: a systematic review

    Alfonso Fasano;Francesco Bove;Anthony E Lang

  • Management of status dystonicus: our experience and review of the literature

    Paolo Mariotti;Alfonso Fasano;M. Fiorella Contarino;Giacomo Della Marca

  • Neuroimaging of Freezing of Gait.

    Alfonso Fasano;Talia Herman;Alessandro Tessitore;Antonio P. Strafella

  • Botulinum toxin A versus B in sialorrhea: A prospective, randomized, double‐blind, crossover pilot study in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Parkinson's disease

    Arianna Guidubaldi;Alfonso Fasano;Tamara Ialongo;Carla Piano

  • Psychogenic facial movement disorders: Clinical features and associated conditions

    Alfonso Fasano;Anabela Valadas;Kailash P. Bhatia;Lk K. Prashanth

  • The neurobiology of falls

    Alfonso Fasano;Meir Plotnik;Francesco Bove;Alfredo Berardelli

Frequent Co-Authors

Andres M. Lozano
Andres M. Lozano University of Toronto
Anna Rita Bentivoglio
Anna Rita Bentivoglio Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Suneil K. Kalia
Suneil K. Kalia University of Toronto
Mojgan Hodaie
Mojgan Hodaie University of Toronto
Anthony E. Lang
Anthony E. Lang University of Toronto
Alberto J. Espay
Alberto J. Espay University of Cincinnati
Francesca Morgante
Francesca Morgante St George's, University of London
Michele Tinazzi
Michele Tinazzi University of Verona
Alberto Albanese
Alberto Albanese Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Günther Deuschl
Günther Deuschl Kiel University

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