World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
34
Citations
5065
World Ranking
9323
National Ranking
455

Chantal Alvarez 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 Chantal Alvarez 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: 43 publications — 1st percentile

1% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Chantal Alvarez 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 Chantal Alvarez 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: 34 D-Index — 4th percentile

4% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Chantal Alvarez is affiliated with the Institut du Fer à Moulin in France. Their research primarily focuses on the application of advanced neuroimaging techniques and MRI to study neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.

Their published work spans several notable venues, including the Proceedings on CD-ROM of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine's Scientific Meeting and Exhibition, and the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. The recurring focus is on detecting white matter and myelin changes in mouse models of neurological disorders using diffusion MRI and related imaging methods.

Key recent publications include:

  • Myelin Changes in Alzheimer's Mouse Model using MRI and X-ray scattering, 2025, Proceedings on CD-ROM - International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Scientific Meeting and Exhibition
  • Advanced Diffusion Detects Possible Myelin Changes in Alzheimer's and Huntington's Mouse Models and Treatment, 2024, Proceedings on CD-ROM - International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Scientific Meeting and Exhibition
  • White Matter Changes in Alzheimer's and Treated Huntington's Disease Mouse Models Detected by Diffusion MRI, 2024, Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • White Matter Changes in Alzheimer's and Treated Huntington's Disease Mouse Models Detected by Diffusion MRI, 2024, Alzheimer's & Dementia

Their research intersects several fields of study:

  • Medicine

Within this broad field, subfields include:

  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Chantal Alvarez consistently addresses main topics such as:

  • Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
  • Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
  • Neurogenesis and Neuroplasticity Mechanisms
  • Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases

The scientist frequently collaborates with a group of colleagues, including Andy Liu, Danielle A. Simmons, Frank M. Longo, Michael Zeineh, and Marios Georgiadis, with multiple joint publications reflecting these ongoing partnerships.

Best Publications

  • Nucleokinesis in tangentially migrating neurons comprises two alternating phases: forward migration of the Golgi/centrosome associated with centrosome splitting and myosin contraction at the rear.

    Arnaud Bellion;Jean-Pierre Baudoin;Chantal Alvarez;Michel Bornens

  • Morphological evidence for a dopaminergic terminal field in the hippocampal formation of young and adult rat.

    C. Verney;M. Baulac;B. Berger;C. Alvarez

  • Transient Uptake and Storage of Serotonin in Developing Thalamic Neurons

    Cécile Lebrand;Olivier Cases;Christine Adelbrecht;Anne Doye

  • Regional and laminar distribution of the dopamine and serotonin innervation in the macaque cerebral cortex: a radioautographic study.

    B. Berger;S. Trottier;C. Verney;P. Gaspar

  • Alterations of dopaminergic and noradrenergic innervations in motor cortex in Parkinson's disease.

    Gaspar P;Duyckaerts C;Alvarez C;Javoy-Agid F

  • Catecholaminergic innervation of the septal area in man: immunocytochemical study using TH and DBH antibodies.

    P. Gaspar;B. Berger;C. Alvarez;A. Vigny

  • Branching and nucleokinesis defects in migrating interneurons derived from doublecortin knockout mice

    Caroline Kappeler;Yoann Saillour;Jean-Pierre Baudoin;Françoise Phan Dinh Tuy

  • Ultrastructural Double-Labelling Study of Dopamine Terminals and GABA-Containing Neurons in Rat Anteromedial Cerebral Cortex.

    C. Verney;C. Alvarez;M. Geffard;B. Berger

  • New dopaminergic terminal fields in the motor, visual (area 18b) and retrosplenial cortex in the young and adult rat. Immunocytochemical and catecholamine histochemical analyses.

    B. Berger;C. Verney;C. Alvarez;A. Vigny

  • Biochemical neuropathology of Parkinson's disease.

    Javoy-Agid F;Ruberg M;Taquet H;Bokobza B

  • Tangentially Migrating Neurons Assemble a Primary Cilium that Promotes Their Reorientation to the Cortical Plate

    Jean-Pierre Baudoin;Jean-Pierre Baudoin;Lucie Viou;Lucie Viou;Pierre-Serge Launay;Pierre-Serge Launay;Camilla Luccardini;Camilla Luccardini

  • Developmental expression of monoamine oxidases A and B in the central and peripheral nervous systems of the mouse.

    Tania Vitalis;Coralie Fouquet;Chantal Alvarez;Isabelle Seif

  • Collateral sprouting and reduced activity of the rat mesocortical dopaminergic neurons after selective destruction of the ascending noradrenergic bundles

    J.P. Tassin;S. Lavielle;D. Hervé;G. Blanc

  • Early evidence of catecholaminergic cell groups in 5- and 6-week-old human embryos using tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine-β-hydroxylase immunocytochemistry

    C. Verney;N. Zecevic;B. Nikolic;C. Alvarez

  • Tyrosine hydroxylase-like immunoreactive interplexiform cells in the rat retina.

    Jeanine Nguyen-Legros;Brigitte Berger;Annette Vigny;Chantal Alvarez

  • Centrin4p, a novel mammalian centrin specifically expressed in ciliated cells.

    Olivier Gavet;Chantale Alvarez;Patricia Gaspar;Michel Bornens

  • Epilepsy in Dcx Knockout Mice Associated with Discrete Lamination Defects and Enhanced Excitability in the Hippocampus

    Marika Nosten-Bertrand;Marika Nosten-Bertrand;Caroline Kappeler;Caroline Kappeler;Céline Dinocourt;Cécile Denis;Cécile Denis

  • Conserved pattern of tangential neuronal migration during forebrain development.

    Christine Métin;Chantal Alvarez;Chantal Alvarez;David Moudoux;Tania Vitalis;Tania Vitalis

  • Density Profile and Basic Protein Measurements in the Myelin Range of Particulate Material from Normal Developing Mouse Brain and from Neurological Mutants (Jimpy; Quaking; Trembler; Shiverer and its mid Allele) Obtained by Zonal Centrifugation

    J. M. Bourre;C. Jacque;A. Delassalle;J. Nguyen-Legros

  • Neurochemical development of the hippocampal region in the fetal rhesus monkey. I. Early appearance of peptides, calcium-binding proteins, DARPP-32, and monoamine innervation in the entorhinal cortex during the first half of gestation (E47 to E90).

    Brigitte Berger;Chantal Alvarez;Patricia S. Goldman‐Rakic

  • Immunocytochemical evidence of well‐developed dopaminergic and noradrenergic innervations in the frontal cerebral cortex of human fetuses at midgestation

    Catherine Verney;Ana Milosevic;Chantal Alvarez;Brigitte Berger

Frequent Co-Authors

Brigitte Berger
Brigitte Berger Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
Catherine Verney
Catherine Verney Grenoble Alpes University
Tania Vitalis
Tania Vitalis Université Paris Cité
Julio Bobes
Julio Bobes University of Oviedo
Isabelle Seif
Isabelle Seif University of Paris-Saclay
Bruno Giros
Bruno Giros McGill University
Jamel Chelly
Jamel Chelly Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology
Michel Baulac
Michel Baulac Sorbonne 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

Pursuing a Neuroscience degree opens doors to a range of online study options and rewarding career paths. Many students are interested in related fields such as social work, psychology, and counseling, as these areas often overlap with neuroscience studies and offer flexible online learning opportunities.

For those seeking to make a direct impact in social services, an accelerated masters in social work can help you advance your career faster while delving into mental health and neuroscience applications in real-world settings. If you want to focus on the scientific study of behavior and the mind, a fast track psychology degree may be the perfect match.

Those considering counseling as a career can explore affordable, reputable online degree options. The cheapest online school counseling programs (cacrep-accredited) ensure strong academic standards and can qualify you for various licensure pathways. Alternatively, check out a cheapest counseling degree online to find a program that fits both your budget and career goals.

These online degrees provide flexibility and can serve as stepping stones into neuroscience-related fields, including research, education, and clinical practice.

Best Scientists Citing Chantal Alvarez

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles