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Ernesto Carafoli

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Biology and Biochemistry
Italy
2026
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Biology and Biochemistry
Switzerland
2023

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
120
Citations
51948
World Ranking
639
National Ranking
7

Ernesto Carafoli publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ernesto Carafoli sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 533 publications — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Ernesto Carafoli D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ernesto Carafoli sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 316 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 899 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,025 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,149 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,235 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,162 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,130 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,031 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 714 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 71 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 120 D-Index — 97th percentile

97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Italy Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Italy Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Switzerland Leader Award
  • 2004 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences
  • 1991 - Member of Academia Europaea
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)

Overview

Ernesto Carafoli is affiliated with the University of Padua in Italy. Their research focuses principally on medicine, with additional significant work in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The scientist has also contributed to subfields including infectious diseases, molecular biology, public health, environmental and occupational health, modeling and simulation, and safety research.

The main topics covered in Carafoli's research reflect a strong emphasis on infectious diseases and molecular mechanisms, specifically related to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Key areas of study include:

  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Ion channel regulation and function
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies
  • Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
  • Academic integrity and plagiarism

Carafoli has authored several papers, including notable publications such as:

  • "History of the COVID-19 pandemic: Origin, explosion, worldwide spreading" (2020) published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
  • "COVID19: an announced pandemic" (2020) published in Cell Death and Disease
  • "Is hydroxychloroquine beneficial for COVID-19 patients?" (2020) published in Cell Death and Disease
  • "Safety and efficacy of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine: more information needed" (2020) published in The Lancet
  • "Biodiversity loss and COVID-19 pandemic: The role of bats in the origin and the spreading of the disease" (2020) published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications

The frequent collaborators with whom Carafoli has published multiple works include:

  • Enrico Bucci
  • Sara Platto
  • Yanqing Wang
  • Jinfeng Zhou
  • Gerry Melino

Carafoli's publications appear most frequently in journals such as Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications and Cell Death and Disease. Other venues with contributions include European Review, The Lancet, and Biology Direct.

Throughout their career, Carafoli has been recognized by several scientific organizations, holding memberships in:

  • The European Academy of Sciences (since 2004)
  • Academia Europaea (since 1991)
  • The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)

Best Publications

  • INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS

    Ernesto Carafoli

  • Ion motive ATPases. I. Ubiquity, properties, and significance to cell function

    Peter L. Pedersen;Ernesto Carafoli

  • Calcium signaling: A tale for all seasons

    Ernesto Carafoli

  • Calcium pump of the plasma membrane

    E. Carafoli

  • Protein Identification by Mass Profile Fingerprinting

    P. James;M. Quadroni;E. Carafoli;G. Gonnet

  • Energy-linked ion movements in mitochondrial systems.

    Albert L. Lehninger;Ernesto Carafoli;Carlo S. Rossi

  • Generation, control, and processing of cellular calcium signals.

    Ernesto Carafoli;Luigia Santella;Donata Branca;Marisa Brini

  • Calcium Pumps in Health and Disease

    Marisa Brini;Ernesto Carafoli

  • Neuronal calcium signaling: function and dysfunction

    Marisa Brini;Tito Calì;Denis Ottolini;Ernesto Carafoli

  • Cleavage of the Plasma Membrane Na+/Ca2+ Exchanger in Excitotoxicity

    Daniele Bano;Kenneth W. Young;Christopher J. Guerin;Ros LeFeuvre

  • Nature and site of phospholamban regulation of the Ca2+ pump of sarcoplasmic reticulum

    P. James;M. Inui;M. Tada;M. Chiesi

  • Purified (Ca2+-Mg2+)-ATPase of the erythrocyte membrane. Reconstitution and effect of calmodulin and phospholipids.

    V Niggli;E S Adunyah;J T Penniston;E Carafoli

  • The Ca2+-pumping ATPase of heart sarcolemma. Characterization, calmodulin dependence, and partial purification.

    P. Caroni;E. Carafoli

  • Purification of the (Ca2+-Mg2+)-ATPase from human erythrocyte membranes using a calmodulin affinity column.

    V Niggli;J T Penniston;E Carafoli

  • The Ca2+ pump of the plasma membrane.

    E Carafoli

  • The regulation of intracellular calcium

    Ernesto Carafoli;Martin Crompton

  • Biogenesis: plasma membrane calcium ATPase: 15 years of work on the purified enzyme.

    Ernesto Carafoli

  • The Sodium‐Induced Efflux of Calcium from Heart Mitochondria

    Martin Crompton;Michela Capano;Ernesto Carafoli

  • Calmodulin-binding domains: just two faced or multi-faceted?

    Peter James;Thomas Vorherr;Ernesto Carafoli

  • Calpain: a protease in search of a function?

    Ernesto Carafoli;Maurizio Molinari

Frequent Co-Authors

Marisa Brini
Marisa Brini University of Padua
Peter James
Peter James Lund University
Oriol Bachs
Oriol Bachs University of Barcelona
John T. Penniston
John T. Penniston Harvard University
Maurizio Molinari
Maurizio Molinari Universita della Svizzera Italiana
Wilhelm Simon
Wilhelm Simon ETH Zurich
Stephan Krähenbühl
Stephan Krähenbühl University of Basel
Neus Agell
Neus Agell University of Barcelona
Karen P. Steel
Karen P. Steel King's College London

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