World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
110
Citations
40531
World Ranking
5604
National Ranking
3013

Overview

David J. Weber is affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States. Their research covers a broad range of topics within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

The main fields of study for this scientist include Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their subfields of focus span Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, and Computational Theory and Mathematics.

Their research portfolio includes work on several main topics, specifically:

  • Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
  • Computational Drug Discovery Methods
  • Nosocomial Infections in ICU
  • Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
  • S100 Proteins and Annexins

Recent published papers illustrate a focus on microbiology, infection control, and molecular therapeutics. Selected recent works include:

  • Structure of the cell-binding component of the Clostridium difficile binary toxin reveals a di-heptamer macromolecular assembly, 2020, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Transcriptome profiling reveals that VNPP433-3β, the lead next-generation galeterone analog inhibits prostate cancer stem cells by downregulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition and stem cell markers, 2022, Molecular Carcinogenesis
  • Structure-Based Design of Potent Iminosugar Inhibitors of Endoplasmic Reticulum α-Glucosidase I with Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity, 2023, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
  • Sterilization of 20 billion medical devices by ethylene oxide (ETO): Consequences of ETO closures and alternative sterilization technologies/solutions, 2023, American Journal of Infection Control
  • Croquemort elicits activation of the immune deficiency pathway in ticks, 2023, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

The scientist frequently publishes in venues such as:

  • UNC Libraries
  • Biomolecular NMR Assignments
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • American Journal of Infection Control
  • Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation

Collaborations have been significant throughout their career, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Kristen M. Varney
  • Raquel Godoy-Ruiz
  • William A. Rutala
  • Wenbo Yu
  • Alexander D. MacKerell

Best Publications

  • Acute Bacterial Meningitis in Adults -- A Review of 493 Episodes

    Marlene L. Durand;Stephen B. Calderwood;David J. Weber;Samuel I. Miller

  • Guideline for disinfection and sterilization in healthcare facilities, 2008

    William A. Rutala;David J. Weber

  • Transmission of SARS and MERS coronaviruses and influenza virus in healthcare settings: the possible role of dry surface contamination

    J.A. Otter;C. Donskey;S. Yezli;S. Douthwaite

  • Role of hospital surfaces in the transmission of emerging health care-associated pathogens: norovirus, Clostridium difficile, and Acinetobacter species.

    David Jay Weber;William A Rutala;Melissa B Miller;Kirk Huslage

  • Effects of Air Temperature and Relative Humidity on Coronavirus Survival on Surfaces

    Lisa M. Casanova;Soyoung Jeon;William A. Rutala;David J. Weber

  • Pasteurella multocida infections: Report of 34 cases and review of the literature

    David Jay Weber;John S. Wolfson;Morton N. Swartz;David C. Hooper

  • Nontuberculous mycobacteria. I: multicenter prevalence study in cystic fibrosis.

    Kenneth N. Olivier;David Jay Weber;Richard J. Wallace;Ali R. Faiz

  • Uses of inorganic hypochlorite (bleach) in health-care facilities.

    William A. Rutala;David J. Weber

  • The role of the surface environment in healthcare-associated infections.

    David J. Weber;Deverick Anderson;William A. Rutala

  • Obesity as a Predictor of Poor Antibody Response to Hepatitis B Plasma Vaccine

    David J. Weber;William A. Rutala;Gregory P. Samsa;Jane E. Santimaw

  • Survival of surrogate coronaviruses in water

    Lisa Casanova;William A. Rutala;David J. Weber;Mark D. Sobsey

  • Disinfection and Sterilization in Health Care Facilities: What Clinicians Need to Know

    William A. Rutala;David J. Weber

  • Infection Prevention and Control Guideline for Cystic Fibrosis: 2013 Update

    Lisa Saiman;Lisa Saiman;Jane D. Siegel;John J. LiPuma;Rebekah F. Brown

  • Enhanced terminal room disinfection and acquisition and infection caused by multidrug-resistant organisms and Clostridium difficile (the Benefits of Enhanced Terminal Room Disinfection study): a cluster-randomised, multicentre, crossover study.

    Deverick J Anderson;Luke F Chen;David J Weber;Rebekah W Moehring

  • Transparent polyurethane film as an intravenous catheter dressing. A meta-analysis of the infection risks.

    Karen K. Hoffmann;David J. Weber;Gregory P. Samsa;Gregory P. Samsa;William A. Rutala

  • Strategies to Prevent Clostridium difficile Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 Update

    Erik R. Dubberke;Philip Carling;Ruth Carrico;Curtis J. Donskey

  • Cryptosporidiosis in immunocompetent patients.

    John S. Wolfson;James M. Richter;Mary Ann Waldron;David J. Weber

  • Breakthrough Pneumococcal Bacteremia in Patients Being Treated with Azithromycin and Clarithromycin

    Meera A. Kelley;David J. Weber;Peter Gilligan;Myron S. Cohen

  • Nontuberculous mycobacteria. II: nested-cohort study of impact on cystic fibrosis lung disease.

    Kenneth N. Olivier;David J. Weber;Ji Hyun Lee;Allison Handler

  • Disinfection and Sterilization in Health Care Facilities: An Overview and Current Issues.

    William A. Rutala;David J. Weber

Frequent Co-Authors

William A. Rutala
William A. Rutala University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Daniel J. Sexton
Daniel J. Sexton Duke University
Gregory P. Samsa
Gregory P. Samsa Duke University
Philip D. Sloane
Philip D. Sloane University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sheryl Zimmerman
Sheryl Zimmerman University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mark D. Sobsey
Mark D. Sobsey University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jonathan B. Kotch
Jonathan B. Kotch University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Stanley M. Lemon
Stanley M. Lemon University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Gerry Oster
Gerry Oster Chestnut Hill College
Christopher W. Woods
Christopher W. Woods Duke 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

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in medicine, there are several online degree options and alternative career pathways to consider. Many aspiring healthcare professionals explore lpn program choices. Fast-track online LPN programs offer a quick entry point into hands-on nursing roles, making them ideal for those eager to start working in healthcare sooner.

For those looking to specialize, earning credentials through the fastest pmhnp program can prepare you for advanced practice in psychiatric and mental health settings. This path is in high demand and can lead to rewarding clinical roles beyond general medicine.

Not everyone in healthcare is interested in direct patient care. Students wanting to develop leadership or administrative expertise may consider a health care administration degree online. Affordable programs make this career path accessible while opening doors to management opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and allied healthcare services.

Advancing further, the most affordable online mha programs can prepare you for higher-level administrative leadership in the healthcare industry. Both of these administrative degrees pair well with medical studies and offer diverse employment prospects.

Best Scientists Citing David J. Weber

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles