World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Fen-Biao Gao

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
70
Citations
36570
World Ranking
6840
National Ranking
3156

Fen-Biao Gao 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 Fen-Biao Gao sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 142 publications — 23rd percentile

23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Fen-Biao Gao 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 Fen-Biao Gao sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 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: 72 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: 70 D-Index — 65th percentile

65% 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

  • 2001 - Fellow of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Overview

Fen-Biao Gao is affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in the United States. Their research work primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a focus on Neurology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience as key subfields.

The main research topics covered by their work include Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research, Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research, Prion Diseases and Protein Misfolding, RNA Research and Splicing, Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms, Alzheimer's disease research and treatments, and Autophagy in Disease and Therapy.

Fen-Biao Gao has published extensively in multiple venues. The frequent publication venues include Nature Communications, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Neuron, Cell, and Cell Reports.

Recent notable papers by Fen-Biao Gao include:

  • "p53 is a central regulator driving neurodegeneration caused by C9orf72 poly(PR)" (2021, Cell)
  • "PIKFYVE inhibition mitigates disease in models of diverse forms of ALS" (2023, Cell)
  • "Excessive release of inorganic polyphosphate by ALS/FTD astrocytes causes non-cell-autonomous toxicity to motoneurons" (2022, Neuron)
  • "Ribosome inhibition by C9ORF72-ALS/FTD-associated poly-PR and poly-GR proteins revealed by cryo-EM" (2022, Nature Communications)
  • "CRISPR/Cas9-mediated excision of ALS/FTD-causing hexanucleotide repeat expansion in C9ORF72 rescues major disease mechanisms in vivo and in vitro" (2022, Nature Communications)

Coauthors frequently collaborating with Fen-Biao Gao include:

  • Gopinath Krishnan
  • Sandra Almeida
  • Justin K. Ichida
  • Soojin Lee
  • Leonard Petrucelli

Fen-Biao Gao received the Fellowship of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in 2001.

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Fabio C. Abdalla;Hagai Abeliovich;Robert T. Abraham

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy in higher eukaryotes

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Hagai Abeliovich;Patrizia Agostinis;Devendra K. Agrawal

  • GGGGCC repeat expansion in C9orf72 compromises nucleocytoplasmic transport

    Brian D. Freibaum;Yubing Lu;Rodrigo Lopez-Gonzalez;Nam Chul Kim

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Context-Dependent and Disease-Specific Diversity in Protein Interactions within Stress Granules.

    Sebastian Markmiller;Sahar Soltanieh;Kari L. Server;Raymond Mak

  • ESCRT-III dysfunction causes autophagosome accumulation and neurodegeneration.

    Jin-A Lee;Anne Beigneux;S. Tariq Ahmad;Stephen G. Young

  • Genes regulating dendritic outgrowth, branching, and routing in Drosophila

    Fen Biao Gao;Jay E. Brenman;Lily Yeh Jan;Yuh Nung Jan

  • Accumulation of the cyclin‐dependent kinase inhibitor p27/Kip1 and the timing of oligodendrocyte differentiation

    Béatrice Durand;Fen‐Biao Gao;Martin Raff

  • Poly(GR) in C9ORF72-Related ALS/FTD Compromises Mitochondrial Function and Increases Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage in iPSC-Derived Motor Neurons.

    Rodrigo Lopez-Gonzalez;Yubing Lu;Tania F. Gendron;Anna Karydas

  • MicroRNA-9 Coordinates Proliferation and Migration of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Neural Progenitors

    Celine Delaloy;Lei Liu;Jin-A Lee;Hua Su

  • Modeling key pathological features of frontotemporal dementia with C9ORF72 repeat expansion in iPSC-derived human neurons

    Sandra Almeida;Eduardo Gascon;Hélène Tran;Hsin Jung Chou

  • MicroRNA-9a ensures the precise specification of sensory organ precursors in Drosophila

    Yan Li;Fay Wang;Jin-A Lee;Fen-Biao Gao

  • Control of dendritic development by the Drosophila fragile X-related gene involves the small GTPase Rac1.

    Alan Lee;Wenjun Li;Kanyan Xu;Brigitte A. Bogert

  • Midbody accumulation through evasion of autophagy contributes to cellular reprogramming and tumorigenicity

    Tse-Chun Kuo;Chun-Ting Chen;Desiree Baron;Tamer T. Onder

  • Erratum to: Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition) (Autophagy, 12, 1, 1-222, 10.1080/15548627.2015.1100356

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Control of dendritic field formation in Drosophila: the roles of flamingo and competition between homologous neurons.

    Fen Biao Gao;Minoree Kohwi;Jay E. Brenman;Lily Yeh Jan

  • Human C9ORF72 Hexanucleotide Expansion Reproduces RNA Foci and Dipeptide Repeat Proteins but Not Neurodegeneration in BAC Transgenic Mice

    Owen Morgan Peters;Gabriela Toro Cabrera;Helene Tran;Tania F. Gendron

  • Selection of a subset of mRNAs from combinatorial 3' untranslated region libraries using neuronal RNA-binding protein Hel-N1

    Fen Biao Gao;Craig C. Carson;Todd Levine;Jack D. Keene

  • Context-dependent functions of specific microRNAs in neuronal development

    Fen-Biao Gao

Frequent Co-Authors

Bruce L. Miller
Bruce L. Miller University of California, San Francisco
Leonard Petrucelli
Leonard Petrucelli Mayo Clinic
Tania F. Gendron
Tania F. Gendron Mayo Clinic
Robert V. Farese
Robert V. Farese Harvard University
J. Paul Taylor
J. Paul Taylor St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Evelina Gatti
Evelina Gatti Aix-Marseille University
Sergio Lavandero
Sergio Lavandero University of Chile
Shazib Pervaiz
Shazib Pervaiz National University of Singapore
Martin Raff
Martin Raff University College London
Beth Levine
Beth Levine The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

External Links

Personal website of Fen-Biao Gao

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 degree in Biology or Biochemistry opens doors to many dynamic career options in the health and science sectors. In today’s digital world, there are more opportunities than ever to upskill with flexible, online learning options that fit your schedule.

For those interested in patient care, completing an post masters fnp certification can lead to advanced practice roles in nursing, opening pathways to leadership and specialized fields. Similarly, professionals seeking to advance their nursing credentials should consider rn to bsn programs, which are designed for registered nurses aiming to boost their qualifications and marketability.

Nutrition and wellness continue to grow as career focuses within biology. Those interested in dietetics can look into online nutrition degree options, which address the fundamentals of dietetics, public health, and nutritional counseling.

Additionally, leadership roles in hospital or clinical management are highly accessible through a degree in healthcare management. This path is ideal for those looking to combine science expertise with management skills.

Best Scientists Citing Fen-Biao Gao

Guido Kroemer

Guido Kroemer

Université Paris Cité

Publications: 81

Daniel J. Klionsky

Daniel J. Klionsky

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 57

Oliver Kepp

Oliver Kepp

Institut Gustave Roussy

Publications: 54

Lorenzo Galluzzi

Lorenzo Galluzzi

Cornell University

Publications: 52

Leonard Petrucelli

Leonard Petrucelli

Mayo Clinic

Publications: 47

Patrice Codogno

Patrice Codogno

Université Paris Cité

Publications: 47

David C. Rubinsztein

David C. Rubinsztein

University of Cambridge

Publications: 43

Dieter Edbauer

Dieter Edbauer

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Publications: 42

Rosa Rademakers

Rosa Rademakers

University of Antwerp

Publications: 40

Claudio Hetz

Claudio Hetz

University of Chile

Publications: 38

Roy Parker

Roy Parker

University of Colorado Boulder

Publications: 38

Bruce L. Miller

Bruce L. Miller

University of California, San Francisco

Publications: 38

Saeid Ghavami

Saeid Ghavami

University of Manitoba

Publications: 37

Ana Maria Cuervo

Ana Maria Cuervo

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Publications: 37

Tania F. Gendron

Tania F. Gendron

Mayo Clinic

Publications: 37

Yuh Nung Jan

Yuh Nung Jan

University of California, San Francisco

Publications: 36

Trending Scientists

Yulong Ding

Yulong Ding

University of Birmingham

A. Khorsand Zak

A. Khorsand Zak

Esfarayen University Of Technology

Pilar Frutos

Pilar Frutos

Spanish National Research Council

S.T. Butler

S.T. Butler

Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority

Carol A. Barnes

Carol A. Barnes

University of Arizona

Michael B. Hennessy

Michael B. Hennessy

Wright State University

Jesús Falcón-Barroso

Jesús Falcón-Barroso

University of La Laguna

Anders Hay-Schmidt

Anders Hay-Schmidt

University of Copenhagen

Zhengwei Cai

Zhengwei Cai

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Denis Alcides Rezende

Denis Alcides Rezende

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná

James A. Hendler

James A. Hendler

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tero Karras

Tero Karras

Nvidia (United Kingdom)

Xiaogang Jin

Xiaogang Jin

Zhejiang University

Michitaka Hirose

Michitaka Hirose

University of Tokyo

Yufang Xu

Yufang Xu

East China University of Science and Technology

F. Joel Fodrie

F. Joel Fodrie

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Is Gerontology a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Gerontology a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Fastest Online Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Online Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Programs
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Sports Science Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Sports Science Degree Online?
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 Is Health Information Management a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Health Information Management a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 MSN vs. DNP: Explaining the Difference

2026 MSN vs. DNP: Explaining the Difference
2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?

2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?
2026 How to Become a Public Health Inspector: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Public Health Inspector: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Radiology Tech vs. Radiation Therapist: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Tech vs. Radiation Therapist: Explaining the Difference
2026 Part-Time vs. Full-Time Ultrasound Technology Degree Programs

2026 Part-Time vs. Full-Time Ultrasound Technology Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Pharmacy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Pharmacy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 How to Become an Anesthesia Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Anesthesia Technician: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Best Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 Different Types of Bioinformatics Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Bioinformatics Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 How to Become a Clinical Research Associate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Clinical Research Associate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Is a Medical Billing & Coding Online Degree Worth It?

2026 Is a Medical Billing & Coding Online Degree Worth It?
2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers

2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers

Recently Published Articles

2026 Best Online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest Online Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Legal Services Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Legal Services Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 Online Engineering Management Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Prerequisites

2026 Online Engineering Management Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Prerequisites
2026 Best Degrees for Remote Work

2026 Best Degrees for Remote Work
2026 Fastest Online Supply Chain Management Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Supply Chain Management Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 How Fast Can You Earn an Online Forensic Psychology Master's Degree? Timelines & Completion Options

2026 How Fast Can You Earn an Online Forensic Psychology Master's Degree? Timelines & Completion Options
2026 Most Affordable Online DBA Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online DBA Programs
2026 Best MBA Acceptance Rates: New & Historical Data

2026 Best MBA Acceptance Rates: New & Historical Data
2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?

2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?
2026 BCBA Programs for Career Changers: Flexible Learning Paths

2026 BCBA Programs for Career Changers: Flexible Learning Paths
2026 Online Healthcare Administration Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee

2026 Online Healthcare Administration Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Anthropology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Anthropology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Most Affordable Online Computer Science Degrees in the U.S.

2026 Most Affordable Online Computer Science Degrees in the U.S.
2026 Nurse Executive Leadership Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now

2026 Nurse Executive Leadership Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now
2026 Best Online Nurse Leadership DNP Programs

2026 Best Online Nurse Leadership DNP Programs
2026 Different Types of Animal Science Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Animal Science Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Irvine, CA: Degree Requirements & Certification

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in Irvine, CA: Degree Requirements & Certification
2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Healthcare Administration Master's Degree? Program Timelines & Completion Options

2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Healthcare Administration Master's Degree? Program Timelines & Completion Options
2026 Do Employers Pay for Medical Billing & Coding Degrees: Tuition Reimbursement and Sponsorship Options

2026 Do Employers Pay for Medical Billing & Coding Degrees: Tuition Reimbursement and Sponsorship Options
2026 Best Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Degrees

2026 Best Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Degrees