2026 Bonita J. Brewer: Genetics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Genetics	47	4102	3873	1771	1662	80	11457

Bonita J. Brewer publication distribution in Genetics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Genetics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Bonita J. Brewer sits on this spectrum.

45 publications 703+

This scientist: 80 publications — 2nd percentile

2% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more.

Bonita J. Brewer D-index placement in Genetics in 2026

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

40 D-Index 160+

This scientist: 47 D-Index — 6th percentile

6% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

2009 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Bonita J. Brewer is affiliated with the University of Washington in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on areas within Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with notable contributions to Agricultural and Biological Sciences. The scientist's work spans several subfields including Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Science, Cell Biology, and Physiology.

The main topics of research covered by Bonita J. Brewer include:

Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
DNA Repair Mechanisms
Genomics and Rare Diseases
RNA modifications and cancer
RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques

Bonita J. Brewer has published frequently in several scientific venues, with the largest number of papers appearing in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory). Other notable journals include PLoS Genetics, Genetics, Cell Reports, and The FASEB Journal. The count of publications per venue is as follows:

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory): 5
PLoS Genetics: 2
Genetics: 2
Cell Reports: 1
The FASEB Journal: 1

Recent notable papers by Bonita J. Brewer include:

A unifying model that explains the origins of human inverted copy number variants, 2024, PLoS Genetics
Template switching between the leading and lagging strands at replication forks generates inverted copy number variants through hairpin-capped extrachromosomal DNA, 2024, PLoS Genetics
Ribosomal DNA replication time coordinates completion of genome replication and anaphase in yeast, 2023, Cell Reports
Hotspot of de novo telomere addition stabilizes linear amplicons in yeast grown in sulfate-limiting conditions, 2023, Genetics
rDNA copy number variation in yeast alters response to environmental conditions, 2024, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

The scientist has collaborated extensively with other researchers, including frequent co-authors such as M. K. Raghuraman, Maitreya J. Dunham, Elizabeth X. Kwan, Gina M. Alvino, and Christine Queitsch.

Bonita J. Brewer was awarded the status of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2009.

Best Publications

The localization of replication origins on ARS plasmids in S. cerevisiae.

Bonita J. Brewer;Walton L. Fangman

1440
Citations
Replication Dynamics of the Yeast Genome

M. K. Raghuraman;Elizabeth A. Winzeler;David Collingwood;Sonia Hunt

955
Citations
A replication fork barrier at the 3' end of yeast ribosomal RNA genes.

Bonita J. Brewer;Walton L. Fangman

773
Citations
When polymerases collide: replication and the transcriptional organization of the E. coli chromosome.

Bonita J. Brewer

524
Citations
Histone Acetylation Regulates the Time of Replication Origin Firing

Maria Vogelauer;Liudmilla Rubbi;Isabelle Lucas;Bonita J Brewer

485
Citations
Analysis of replication intermediates by two-dimensional agarose gel electrophoresis.

Katherine L. Friedman;Bonita J. Brewer

377
Citations
The arrest of replication forks in the rDNA of yeast occurs independently of transcription

Bonita J. Brewer;Daniel Lockshon;Walton L. Fangman

376
Citations
Genomic mapping of single-stranded DNA in hydroxyurea-challenged yeasts identifies origins of replication

Wenyi Feng;David Collingwood;Max E. Boeck;Lindsay A. Fox

320
Citations
Replication in Hydroxyurea: It's a Matter of Time

Gina M. Alvino;David Collingwood;John M. Murphy;Jeffrey Delrow

308
Citations
Cdc7 is required throughout the yeast S phase to activate replication origins

Anne D. Donaldson;Walton L. Fangman;Bonita J. Brewer

306
Citations
A yeast origin of replication is activated late in S phase

Betsy M. Ferguson;Bonita J. Brewer;Ann E. Reynolds;Walton L. Fangman

274
Citations
Rif1 controls DNA replication by directing Protein Phosphatase 1 to reverse Cdc7-mediated phosphorylation of the MCM complex

Shin Ichiro Hiraga;Gina M. Alvino;FuJung Chang;Hui Yong Lian

263
Citations
Replication of each copy of the yeast 2 micron DNA plasmid occurs during the S phase

Virginia Araxie Zakian;Bonita J. Brewer;Walton L. Fangman

254
Citations
CLB5-Dependent Activation of Late Replication Origins in S. cerevisiae

Anne D Donaldson;M.K Raghuraman;Katherine L Friedman;Frederick R Cross

243
Citations
Replication profile of Saccharomyces cerevisiae chromosome VI

Katherine L. Friedman;Bonita J. Brewer;Walton L. Fangman

239
Citations
Activation of replication origins within yeast chromosomes.

Walton L. Fangman;Bonita J. Brewer

232
Citations
Cell Cycle-Dependent Establishment of a Late Replication Program

M. K. Raghuraman;Bonita J. Brewer;Walton L. Fangman

231
Citations
A role for recombination junctions in the segregation of mitochondrial DNA in yeast.

Daniel Lockshon;Stephan G Zweifel;Lisa L Freeman-Cook;Heather E Lorimer

227
Citations
Multiple determinants controlling activation of yeast replication origins late in S phase.

Katherine L. Friedman;John D. Diller;John D. Diller;Betsy M. Ferguson;Sarah V.M. Nyland

218
Citations
A question of time: Replication origins of eukaryotic chromosomes

Walton L. Fangman;Bonita J. Brewer

207
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Walton L. Fangman University of Washington

Maitreya J. Dunham University of Washington

Christine Queitsch University of Washington

Matt Kaeberlein University of Washington

Jeffrey J. Delrow Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Virginia A. Zakian Princeton University

Brian K. Kennedy National University of Singapore

Leonid Kruglyak University of California, Los Angeles

Ronald W. Davis Stanford University

John A. Stamatoyannopoulos University of Washington

External Links

Personal website of Bonita J. Brewer

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

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring genetics in the USA often opens doors to a variety of online degree options and healthcare career paths. Many students start their journey by enrolling in nursing schools that don't require teas or HESI exams, which can streamline the application process.

Another attractive route is choosing a 6 month lpn program online for a fast-track entry into licensed practical nursing. Fast-track programs can help students quickly gain the skills needed for roles that complement genetics research and patient care.

For those interested in leadership or broader healthcare systems, a healthcare administration masters provides the administrative expertise sought after by hospitals and labs. This credential supports career progression without requiring a direct clinical focus.

Lastly, professionals seeking to teach or lead in academic settings might pursue doctorate in nursing education online programs. These doctoral degrees offer advanced knowledge and flexibility, preparing graduates for influential roles in both education and healthcare innovation.