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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Medicine 117 4203 3938 229 221 581 52437

Axel Benner publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Axel Benner between 1993 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Axel Benner published across 34 years, from 1993 to 2026, averaging 23.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 176 publications in 2023. 21 of the 807 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
50 100 150
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1993 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 176. Peak 176 publications in 2023. 1993: 1 publication 1994: 4 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 9 publications 1998: 9 publications 1999: 8 publications 2000: 15 publications 2001: 14 publications 2002: 14 publications 2003: 23 publications 2004: 28 publications 2005: 27 publications 2006: 23 publications 2007: 26 publications 2008: 24 publications 2009: 29 publications 2010: 23 publications 2011: 31 publications 2012: 26 publications 2013: 20 publications 2014: 15 publications 2015: 26 publications 2016: 31 publications 2017: 25 publications 2018: 22 publications 2019: 27 publications 2020: 25 publications 2021: 26 publications 2022: 23 publications 2023: 176 publications 2024: 32 publications 2025: 20 publications 2026: 1 publication
1993 2026

807 publications in total across all disciplines

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Axel Benner: publications per year, 1993 to 2026
Year Publications
1993 1
1994 4
1995 2
1996 2
1997 9
1998 9
1999 8
2000 15
2001 14
2002 14
2003 23
2004 28
2005 27
2006 23
2007 26
2008 24
2009 29
2010 23
2011 31
2012 26
2013 20
2014 15
2015 26
2016 31
2017 25
2018 22
2019 27
2020 25
2021 26
2022 23
2023 176
2024 32
2025 20
2026 1
Total 807
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Axel Benner publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

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

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 86 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 101–120 to 1,796+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 922. Most scientists, 922, have 341–360 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 581–600 publications, is where this scientist sits. 101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 610 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101–120 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 581 publications — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

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Number of Medicine scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
101–120 5
121–140 26
141–160 73
161–180 155
181–200 230
201–220 363
221–240 487
241–260 545
261–280 722
281–300 768
301–320 834
321–340 895
341–360 922
361–380 838
381–400 861
401–420 918
421–440 806
441–460 771
461–480 751
481–500 713
501–520 617
521–540 610
541–560 537
561–580 504
581–600 509 581
601–620 396
621–640 386
641–660 371
661–680 340
681–700 336
701–720 307
721–740 259
741–760 230
761–780 228
781–800 217
801–820 204
821–840 186
841–860 177
861–880 155
881–900 139
901–920 145
921–940 116
941–960 133
961–980 91
981–1,000 96
1,001–1,020 77
1,021–1,040 70
1,041–1,060 63
1,061–1,080 77
1,081–1,100 49
1,101–1,120 54
1,121–1,140 49
1,141–1,160 51
1,161–1,180 35
1,181–1,200 39
1,201–1,220 26
1,221–1,240 37
1,241–1,260 36
1,261–1,280 27
1,281–1,300 32
1,301–1,320 28
1,321–1,340 17
1,341–1,360 30
1,361–1,380 28
1,381–1,400 17
1,401–1,420 21
1,421–1,440 15
1,441–1,460 12
1,461–1,480 12
1,481–1,500 18
1,501–1,520 14
1,521–1,540 17
1,541–1,560 15
1,561–1,580 6
1,581–1,600 2
1,601–1,620 12
1,621–1,640 11
1,641–1,660 8
1,661–1,680 5
1,681–1,700 5
1,701–1,720 10
1,721–1,740 12
1,741–1,760 14
1,761–1,780 6
1,781–1,795 5
1,796+ 100
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Axel Benner D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

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

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 75 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 217+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,027. Most scientists, 1,027, have 82–83 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 116–117 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 399 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70–71 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 117 D-Index — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

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Number of Medicine scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 226
72–73 391
74–75 574
76–77 730
78–79 891
80–81 972
82–83 1,027
84–85 1,003
86–87 960
88–89 970
90–91 922
92–93 839
94–95 808
96–97 779
98–99 668
100–101 611
102–103 630
104–105 513
106–107 541
108–109 445
110–111 429
112–113 399
114–115 393
116–117 318 117
118–119 302
120–121 287
122–123 255
124–125 256
126–127 252
128–129 230
130–131 179
132–133 168
134–135 163
136–137 159
138–139 134
140–141 134
142–143 118
144–145 109
146–147 106
148–149 74
150–151 79
152–153 80
154–155 87
156–157 57
158–159 74
160–161 69
162–163 60
164–165 53
166–167 39
168–169 42
170–171 32
172–173 39
174–175 40
176–177 28
178–179 19
180–181 23
182–183 31
184–185 18
186–187 20
188–189 22
190–191 13
192–193 21
194–195 12
196–197 12
198–199 14
200–201 15
202–203 13
204–205 10
206–207 8
208–209 4
210–211 12
212–213 11
214–215 10
216 4
217+ 98
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Overview

Axel Benner is affiliated with the German Cancer Research Center in Germany and has contributed extensively to medical research, particularly in hematology, molecular biology, and oncology. Their publication record comprises 254 works in medicine and 83 publications in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

Their subfields of research include hematology with 93 publications, molecular biology with 60, oncology with 49, pulmonary and respiratory medicine with 32, and genetics with 28. The primary research topics that Axel Benner focuses on include:

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research
  • Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
  • Protein Degradation and Inhibitors
  • Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Research
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Axel Benner frequently publishes in prominent scientific journals. The most common publication venues are Blood with 33 publications, Leukemia with 12, HemaSphere with 5, Journal of Clinical Oncology with 4, and International Journal of Cancer also with 4.

Some of their recent papers include:

  • "Machine learning workflows to estimate class probabilities for precision cancer diagnostics on DNA methylation microarray data" (2020, Nature Protocols)
  • "The shared frameshift mutation landscape of microsatellite-unstable cancers suggests immunoediting during tumor evolution" (2020, Nature Communications)
  • "Isatuximab, Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone for the Treatment of High-Risk Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma" (2023, Journal of Clinical Oncology)
  • "Impact of gemtuzumab ozogamicin on MRD and relapse risk in patients with NPM1-mutated AML: results from the AMLSG 09-09 trial" (2020, Blood)
  • "Daratumumab for systemic AL amyloidosis: prognostic factors and adverse outcome with nephrotic-range albuminuria" (2020, Blood)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Axel Benner include:

  • Hartmut Döhner
  • Hartmut Goldschmidt
  • Konstanze Döhner
  • Lars Bullinger
  • Hans Salwender

The scope of Axel Benner's research portfolio reflects a significant focus on leukemia and myeloma, incorporating molecular diagnostic techniques and treatment evaluation. Their contributions span across clinical oncology and biomedical research, supporting advancements in understanding cancer pathology and therapeutic strategies.

Best Publications

  • Genomic Aberrations and Survival in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

    Hartmut Döhner;Stephan Stilgenbauer;Axel Benner;Elke Leupolt

  • DNA methylation-based classification of central nervous system tumours

    David Capper;David Capper;David Capper;David T. W. Jones;Martin Sill;Volker Hovestadt

  • Mutations and Treatment Outcome in Cytogenetically Normal Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    Richard F. Schlenk;Konstanze Döhner;Jürgen Krauter;Stefan Fröhling

  • Matrix‐based comparative genomic hybridization: Biochips to screen for genomic imbalances

    Sabina Solinas-Toldo;Stefan Lampel;Stephan Stilgenbauer;Jeremy Nickolenko

  • Prognostic significance of activating FLT3 mutations in younger adults (16 to 60 years) with acute myeloid leukemia and normal cytogenetics: a study of the AML Study Group Ulm.

    Stefan Fröhling;Richard F. Schlenk;Jochen Breitruck;Axel Benner

  • p53 gene deletion predicts for poor survival and non-response to therapy with purine analogs in chronic B-cell leukemias.

    Hartmut Döhner;Konstanze Fischer;Martin Bentz;Katrin Hansen

  • p16INK4a immunohistochemistry improves interobserver agreement in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

    Rüdiger Klaes;Axel Benner;Tibor Friedrich;Rüdiger Ridder

  • CEBPA Mutations in Younger Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Normal Cytogenetics: Prognostic Relevance and Analysis of Cooperating Mutations

    Stefan Fröhling;Richard F. Schlenk;Ina Stolze;Jörg Bihlmayr

  • 11q Deletions Identify a New Subset of B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Characterized by Extensive Nodal Involvement and Inferior Prognosis

    Hartmut Döhner;Stephan Stilgenbauer;Michael R. James;Axel Benner

  • Delineation of Two Clinically and Molecularly Distinct Subgroups of Posterior Fossa Ependymoma

    Hendrik Witt;Stephen C. Mack;Marina Ryzhova;Sebastian Bender;Sebastian Bender

  • Monoallelic TP53 inactivation is associated with poor prognosis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: results from a detailed genetic characterization with long-term follow-up.

    Thorsten Zenz;Alexander Kröber;Katrin Scherer;Sonja Häbe

  • Tumoral Immune Cell Exploitation in Colorectal Cancer Metastases Can Be Targeted Effectively by Anti-CCR5 Therapy in Cancer Patients.

    Niels Halama;Niels Halama;Inka Zoernig;Anna Berthel;Christoph Kahlert

  • Localization and Density of Immune Cells in the Invasive Margin of Human Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Are Prognostic for Response to Chemotherapy

    Niels Halama;Sara Michel;Matthias Kloor;Inka Zoernig

  • Individual Patient Data–Based Meta-Analysis of Patients Aged 16 to 60 Years With Core Binding Factor Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Survey of the German Acute Myeloid Leukemia Intergroup

    RF Schlenk;A Benner;J Krauter;T Buchner

  • Prognostic Significance of Partial Tandem Duplications of the MLL Gene in Adult Patients 16 to 60 Years Old With Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Normal Cytogenetics: A Study of the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Study Group Ulm

    Konstanze Döhner;Karen Tobis;Regina Ulrich;Stefan Fröhling

  • Differential impact of allelic ratio and insertion site in FLT3-ITD-positive AML with respect to allogeneic transplantation.

    Richard F Schlenk;Sabine Kayser;Lars Bullinger;Guido Kobbe

  • Suppression of antitumor T cell immunity by the oncometabolite ( R )-2-hydroxyglutarate

    Lukas Bunse;Stefan Pusch;Theresa Bunse;Felix Sahm

  • A genomewide screen for autism: strong evidence for linkage to chromosomes 2q, 7q and 16p

    Le, Couteur, A;TP Kelly;T Berney;HR McConachie

  • Immune Response Against Frameshift-Induced Neopeptides in HNPCC Patients and Healthy HNPCC Mutation Carriers

    Yvette Schwitalle;Matthias Kloor;Susanne Eiermann;Michael Linnebacher

  • Multivariable regression model building by using fractional polynomials: Description of SAS, STATA and R programs

    W. Sauerbrei;C. Meier-Hirmer;A. Benner;P. Royston

Frequent Co-Authors

Hartmut Döhner
Hartmut Döhner University of Ulm
Anthony D. Ho
Anthony D. Ho University Hospital Heidelberg
Hartmut Goldschmidt
Hartmut Goldschmidt University Hospital Heidelberg
Peter Lichter
Peter Lichter German Cancer Research Center
Richard F. Schlenk
Richard F. Schlenk University Hospital Heidelberg
Anna Jauch
Anna Jauch Heidelberg University
Stefan M. Pfister
Stefan M. Pfister German Cancer Research Center
Konstanze Döhner
Konstanze Döhner University of Ulm
Stephan Stilgenbauer
Stephan Stilgenbauer University of Ulm
Andreas E. Kulozik
Andreas E. Kulozik Heidelberg University

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