World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Balapal S. Basavarajappa

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
41
Citations
5198
World Ranking
7948
National Ranking
3410

Balapal S. Basavarajappa 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 Balapal S. Basavarajappa sits on this spectrum.

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 scientists 868–877 publications: 3 scientists 878–886 publications: 6 scientists 887+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 887+

This scientist: 73 publications — 5th percentile

5% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Balapal S. Basavarajappa 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 Balapal S. Basavarajappa sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 163+

This scientist: 41 D-Index — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Balapal S. Basavarajappa is affiliated with the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research in the United States. Their research activity covers multiple fields primarily focused on medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

The scientist's work spans various subfields including molecular biology, pharmacology, pediatrics, perinatology and child health, cellular and molecular neuroscience, and physiology.

Key thematic areas of their research encompass:

  • Cannabis and cannabinoid research
  • Epigenetics and DNA methylation
  • Prenatal substance exposure effects
  • Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
  • Retinal development and disorders
  • Neuroscience and neuropharmacology research
  • Cellular transport and secretion

Among the recent publications of Balapal S. Basavarajappa are:

  • Endosomal Dysfunction Induced by Directly Overactivating Rab5 Recapitulates Prodromal and Neurodegenerative Features of Alzheimer's Disease, 2020, Cell Reports
  • Histone Methylation Regulation in Neurodegenerative Disorders, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Preclinical and randomized clinical evaluation of the p38α kinase inhibitor neflamapimod for basal forebrain cholinergic degeneration, 2022, Nature Communications
  • Postnatal Ethanol Exposure Activates HDAC-Mediated Histone Deacetylation, Impairs Synaptic Plasticity Gene Expression and Behavior in Mice, 2020, The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
  • Molecular Insights into Epigenetics and Cannabinoid Receptors, 2022, Biomolecules

The scientist frequently publishes in venues such as Biomolecules, Brain Sciences, Preprints.org, Cell Reports, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Collaborations include multiple coauthors, with the most frequent being Shivakumar Subbanna, followed by Cynthia Bleiwas, Philip Stavrides, Ying Jiang, and Monika Pawlik.

Best Publications

  • Cannabinoid CB1 receptor knockout mice exhibit markedly reduced voluntary alcohol consumption and lack alcohol-induced dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens

    Basalingappa L Hungund;Basalingappa L Hungund;Basalingappa L Hungund;Istvan Szakall;Agota Adam;Balapal S Basavarajappa;Balapal S Basavarajappa

  • Upregulation of CB1 receptors and agonist-stimulated [35S]GTPgammaS binding in the prefrontal cortex of depressed suicide victims.

    B L Hungund;B L Hungund;B L Hungund;K Y Vinod;S A Kassir;B S Basavarajappa;B S Basavarajappa

  • Endocannabinoid system in neurodegenerative disorders.

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Madhu Shivakumar;Vikram Joshi;Shivakumar Subbanna

  • Chronic ethanol increases the cannabinoid receptor agonist anandamide and its precursor N-arachidonoylphosphatidylethanolamine in SK-N-SH cells.

    Balapal S Basavarajappa;Basalingappa L Hungund

  • Chronic ethanol administration down-regulates cannabinoid receptors in mouse brain synaptic plasma membrane.

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Thomas B. Cooper;Thomas B. Cooper;Basalingappa L. Hungund;Basalingappa L. Hungund

  • Stimulation of cannabinoid receptor agonist 2-arachidonylglycerol by chronic ethanol and its modulation by specific neuromodulators in cerebellar granule neurons

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Mariko Saito;Thomas B. Cooper;Basalingappa L. Hungund

  • Chronic ethanol inhibits the anandamide transport and increases extracellular anandamide levels in cerebellar granule neurons.

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Mariko Saito;Thomas B. Cooper;Thomas B. Cooper;Basalingappa L. Hungund;Basalingappa L. Hungund

  • Calpain Mediates Calcium-Induced Activation of the Erk1,2 MAPK Pathway and Cytoskeletal Phosphorylation in Neurons: Relevance to Alzheimer's Disease

    Veeranna;Takahide Kaji;Barry Boland;Barry Boland;Tatjana Odrljin

  • Neuropharmacology of the Endocannabinoid Signaling System-Molecular Mechanisms, Biological Actions and Synaptic Plasticity

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa

  • Neurofilament Subunits are Integral Components of Synapses and Modulate Neurotransmission and Behavior In Vivo

    A Yuan;H Sershen;Veeranna;B S Basavarajappa

  • Increased ethanol consumption and preference and decreased ethanol sensitivity in female FAAH knockout mice.

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Ratnakumar Yalamanchili;Benjamin F. Cravatt;Thomas B. Cooper;Thomas B. Cooper;Thomas B. Cooper

  • Neuromodulatory role of the endocannabinoid signaling system in alcoholism: an overview.

    B.S. Basavarajappa;B.S. Basavarajappa;B.L. Hungund

  • Acute ethanol suppresses glutamatergic neurotransmission through endocannabinoids in hippocampal neurons.

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Ipe Ninan;Ottavio Arancio

  • Elevation of endogenous anandamide impairs LTP, learning, and memory through CB1 receptor signaling in mice

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Nagaraja N. Nagre;Shan Xie;Shivakumar Subbanna

  • Endocannabinoid system: emerging role from neurodevelopment to neurodegeneration.

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Ralph A. Nixon;Ottavio Arancio

  • Anandamide-CB1 Receptor Signaling Contributes to Postnatal Ethanol-Induced Neonatal Neurodegeneration, Adult Synaptic and Memory Deficits

    Shivakumar Subbanna;Madhu Shivakumar;Delphine Psychoyos;Shan Xie

  • Down-regulation of cannabinoid receptor agonist-stimulated [35S]GTPγS binding in synaptic plasma membrane from chronic ethanol exposed mouse

    Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Basalingappa L. Hungund

  • G9a-mediated histone methylation regulates ethanol-induced neurodegeneration in the neonatal mouse brain.

    Shivakumar Subbanna;Madhu Shivakumar;Nagavedi S. Umapathy;Mariko Saito;Mariko Saito

  • Endosomal Dysfunction Induced by Directly Overactivating Rab5 Recapitulates Prodromal and Neurodegenerative Features of Alzheimer's Disease.

    Anna Pensalfini;Anna Pensalfini;Seonil Kim;Seonil Kim;Shivakumar Subbanna;Cynthia Bleiwas

  • Ethanol, endocannabinoids, and the cannabinoidergic signaling system.

    Basalingappa L. Hungund;Balapal S. Basavarajappa;Csaba Vadasz;George Kunos

  • CB1-receptor knockout neonatal mice are protected against ethanol-induced impairments of DNMT1, DNMT3A, and DNA methylation.

    Nagaraja N. Nagre;Shivakumar Subbanna;Madhu Shivakumar;Delphine Psychoyos

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas B. Cooper
Thomas B. Cooper Columbia University
Ralph A. Nixon
Ralph A. Nixon Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Ottavio Arancio
Ottavio Arancio Columbia University
Asok Kumar
Asok Kumar Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Donald A. Wilson
Donald A. Wilson Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
John F. Smiley
John F. Smiley Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Henry Sershen
Henry Sershen New York University
Harish C. Pant
Harish C. Pant National Institutes of Health
Victoria Arango
Victoria Arango Columbia University
Paul Maruff
Paul Maruff University of Melbourne

External Links

Personal website of Balapal S. Basavarajappa

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

Exploring a career in neuroscience opens up several educational options that can be pursued online. For those interested in clinical practice or research, online psyd programs apa accredited offer a pathway to become a licensed psychologist, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and professional accreditation.

If your interests lie in therapy and counseling, you might consider mft programs, which train you to work with couples and families facing mental health challenges. These programs can often be completed quickly and provide a direct route into a growing field.

Students looking to enter the workforce sooner may be interested in accelerated programs online, which compress coursework into a shorter time frame without sacrificing academic rigor. This can be a smart choice for motivated learners eager to launch their careers.

Ultimately, many neuroscience-related degrees align with some of the highest paying degrees in the world, particularly in healthcare, research, and technology sectors. Exploring these online options can help you align your education with your career goals and earning potential.

Best Scientists Citing Balapal S. Basavarajappa

Ralph A. Nixon

Ralph A. Nixon

Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research

Publications: 32

Jorge Manzanares

Jorge Manzanares

Miguel Hernandez University

Publications: 25

Fernando Rodríguez de Fonseca

Fernando Rodríguez de Fonseca

Complutense University of Madrid

Publications: 23

Vincenzo Di Marzo

Vincenzo Di Marzo

National Research Council (CNR)

Publications: 19

Javier Fernández-Ruiz

Javier Fernández-Ruiz

Complutense University of Madrid

Publications: 18

Loren H. Parsons

Loren H. Parsons

Scripps Research Institute

Publications: 16

George Kunos

George Kunos

National Institutes of Health

Publications: 15

Ken Mackie

Ken Mackie

Indiana University

Publications: 14

Matthew N. Hill

Matthew N. Hill

University of Calgary

Publications: 14

Beat Lutz

Beat Lutz

Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz

Publications: 14

Alexandros Makriyannis

Alexandros Makriyannis

Northeastern University

Publications: 14

Daniele Piomelli

Daniele Piomelli

University of California, Irvine

Publications: 14

Mauro Maccarrone

Mauro Maccarrone

University of L'Aquila

Publications: 13

Cecilia J. Hillard

Cecilia J. Hillard

Medical College of Wisconsin

Publications: 13

David M. Lovinger

David M. Lovinger

National Institutes of Health

Publications: 12

Pedro Grandes

Pedro Grandes

University of the Basque Country

Publications: 12

Trending Scientists

Ezio Martuscelli

Ezio Martuscelli

BP (United Kingdom)

Haroon Ahmed

Haroon Ahmed

University of Cambridge

Durbadal Mandal

Durbadal Mandal

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Rainer K. Silbereisen

Rainer K. Silbereisen

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Roland Buhl

Roland Buhl

Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz

Katrine Borgå

Katrine Borgå

University of Oslo

Qianggong Zhang

Qianggong Zhang

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Brigitte Picard

Brigitte Picard

University of Clermont Auvergne

Lisbeth A. Guethlein

Lisbeth A. Guethlein

Stanford University

Alison G. Smith

Alison G. Smith

University of Cambridge

Jung-Ho Lee

Jung-Ho Lee

Hanyang University

J. T. Stafford

J. T. Stafford

University of Manchester

Christophe Guinet

Christophe Guinet

Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS

David M. Theobald

David M. Theobald

Colorado State University

Paul Shrivastava

Paul Shrivastava

Pennsylvania State University

A. Amine Benzerga

A. Amine Benzerga

Texas A&M University

Related Neuroscience Rankings & Guides

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist

2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist
2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?
2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now

2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now
2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility

2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility

Recently Published Articles

2026 Anthropology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Anthropology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2026 Best ADN-to-MSN (RN-to-NP) Bridge Programs

2026 Best ADN-to-MSN (RN-to-NP) Bridge Programs
2026 MSN vs. NP Nursing Degrees: Explaining the Difference

2026 MSN vs. NP Nursing Degrees: Explaining the Difference
2026 How to Become an Echocardiogram Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Echocardiogram Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Online Business Management Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Business Management Degree Programs
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Data Analytics Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Data Analytics Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Easiest Radiology Programs to Get Into

2026 Easiest Radiology Programs to Get Into
2026 Computer Science Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements

2026 Computer Science Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements
2026 Cheapest Online Graphic Design Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Graphic Design Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate

2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate
2026 BCBA vs Licensed Professional Counselor: Career Comparison

2026 BCBA vs Licensed Professional Counselor: Career Comparison
2026 Best LPN Programs in Michigan – Accredited Online LPN Programs

2026 Best LPN Programs in Michigan – Accredited Online LPN Programs
2026 Military-Friendly Online Criminal Justice Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Criminal Justice Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes
2026 Best Online Pharmacy Technician Associate Programs

2026 Best Online Pharmacy Technician Associate Programs
2026 Is Demand for Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Best ABSN Programs - Accelerated BSN Programs in New York: Online & Campus

2026 Best ABSN Programs - Accelerated BSN Programs in New York: Online & Campus
2026 Best Online Liberal Arts Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Liberal Arts Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 What Can You Do with an MBA in Information Technology? Costs & Opportunities

2026 What Can You Do with an MBA in Information Technology? Costs & Opportunities
2026 Online Hospitality Management & Tourism Bachelor's Degree Programs With Weekly Start Dates

2026 Online Hospitality Management & Tourism Bachelor's Degree Programs With Weekly Start Dates
2026 Best Online Bachelor's in Mathematics Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Bachelor's in Mathematics Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a Construction Manager: Step-By-Step Guide

2026 How to Become a Construction Manager: Step-By-Step Guide