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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Genetics 92 1015 961 33 33 291 23802

Hans R. Waterham publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Hans R. Waterham between 1989 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Hans R. Waterham published across 37 years, from 1989 to 2025, averaging 10.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 2001. 15 of the 391 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1989 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 2001. 1989: 1 publication 1990: 5 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 3 publications 1993: 5 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 3 publications 1996: 5 publications 1997: 4 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 10 publications 2001: 20 publications 2002: 13 publications 2003: 20 publications 2004: 20 publications 2005: 11 publications 2006: 16 publications 2007: 17 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 17 publications 2011: 13 publications 2012: 18 publications 2013: 17 publications 2014: 10 publications 2015: 13 publications 2016: 16 publications 2017: 14 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 16 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 14 publications 2022: 10 publications 2023: 13 publications 2024: 10 publications 2025: 5 publications
1989 2025

391 publications in total across all disciplines

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Hans R. Waterham: publications per year, 1989 to 2025
Year Publications
1989 1
1990 5
1991 0
1992 3
1993 5
1994 1
1995 3
1996 5
1997 4
1998 2
1999 5
2000 10
2001 20
2002 13
2003 20
2004 20
2005 11
2006 16
2007 17
2008 12
2009 7
2010 17
2011 13
2012 18
2013 17
2014 10
2015 13
2016 16
2017 14
2018 15
2019 16
2020 10
2021 14
2022 10
2023 13
2024 10
2025 5
Total 391
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Hans R. Waterham 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 Hans R. Waterham sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200
Bar chart with 67 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 45–54 to 703+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 217. Most scientists, 217, have 125–134 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 285–294 publications, is where this scientist sits. 45–54 publications: 6 scientists 55–64 publications: 10 scientists 65–74 publications: 35 scientists 75–84 publications: 84 scientists 85–94 publications: 102 scientists 95–104 publications: 151 scientists 105–114 publications: 175 scientists 115–124 publications: 203 scientists 125–134 publications: 217 scientists 135–144 publications: 205 scientists 145–154 publications: 193 scientists 155–164 publications: 188 scientists 165–174 publications: 170 scientists 175–184 publications: 178 scientists 185–194 publications: 164 scientists 195–204 publications: 173 scientists 205–214 publications: 159 scientists 215–224 publications: 134 scientists 225–234 publications: 143 scientists 235–244 publications: 105 scientists 245–254 publications: 114 scientists 255–264 publications: 92 scientists 265–274 publications: 88 scientists 275–284 publications: 87 scientists 285–294 publications: 80 scientists 295–304 publications: 62 scientists 305–314 publications: 75 scientists 315–324 publications: 67 scientists 325–334 publications: 60 scientists 335–344 publications: 52 scientists 345–354 publications: 40 scientists 355–364 publications: 48 scientists 365–374 publications: 47 scientists 375–384 publications: 46 scientists 385–394 publications: 31 scientists 395–404 publications: 27 scientists 405–414 publications: 40 scientists 415–424 publications: 30 scientists 425–434 publications: 43 scientists 435–444 publications: 29 scientists 445–454 publications: 14 scientists 455–464 publications: 28 scientists 465–474 publications: 21 scientists 475–484 publications: 21 scientists 485–494 publications: 22 scientists 495–504 publications: 17 scientists 505–514 publications: 12 scientists 515–524 publications: 11 scientists 525–534 publications: 8 scientists 535–544 publications: 8 scientists 545–554 publications: 14 scientists 555–564 publications: 4 scientists 565–574 publications: 11 scientists 575–584 publications: 5 scientists 585–594 publications: 11 scientists 595–604 publications: 12 scientists 605–614 publications: 7 scientists 615–624 publications: 6 scientists 625–634 publications: 10 scientists 635–644 publications: 9 scientists 645–654 publications: 10 scientists 655–664 publications: 6 scientists 665–674 publications: 6 scientists 675–684 publications: 6 scientists 685–694 publications: 4 scientists 695–702 publications: 6 scientists 703+ publications: 100 scientists
45–54 publications 703+

This scientist: 291 publications — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Genetics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
45–54 6
55–64 10
65–74 35
75–84 84
85–94 102
95–104 151
105–114 175
115–124 203
125–134 217
135–144 205
145–154 193
155–164 188
165–174 170
175–184 178
185–194 164
195–204 173
205–214 159
215–224 134
225–234 143
235–244 105
245–254 114
255–264 92
265–274 88
275–284 87
285–294 80 291
295–304 62
305–314 75
315–324 67
325–334 60
335–344 52
345–354 40
355–364 48
365–374 47
375–384 46
385–394 31
395–404 27
405–414 40
415–424 30
425–434 43
435–444 29
445–454 14
455–464 28
465–474 21
475–484 21
485–494 22
495–504 17
505–514 12
515–524 11
525–534 8
535–544 8
545–554 14
555–564 4
565–574 11
575–584 5
585–594 11
595–604 12
605–614 7
615–624 6
625–634 10
635–644 9
645–654 10
655–664 6
665–674 6
675–684 6
685–694 4
695–702 6
703+ 100
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Hans R. Waterham 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 Hans R. Waterham sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 160+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 191. Most scientists, 191, have 62–63 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 92–93 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 24 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 52 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 84 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 112 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 141 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 143 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 145 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 179 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 162 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 175 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 191 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 172 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 184 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 164 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 158 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 150 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 136 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 127 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 111 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 110 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 110 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 102 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 66 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 70 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 54 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 60 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 55 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 45 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 42 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 28 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 39 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 25 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 31 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 34 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 29 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 27 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 22 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 11 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 21 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 4 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 14 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 6 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 10 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 9 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 8 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 9 scientists 160+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40–41 D-Index 160+

This scientist: 92 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Genetics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 24
42–43 52
44–45 84
46–47 112
48–49 118
50–51 141
52–53 143
54–55 145
56–57 179
58–59 162
60–61 175
62–63 191
64–65 172
66–67 184
68–69 164
70–71 158
72–73 150
74–75 136
76–77 127
78–79 127
80–81 111
82–83 110
84–85 110
86–87 84
88–89 102
90–91 66
92–93 72 92
94–95 70
96–97 54
98–99 60
100–101 49
102–103 55
104–105 45
106–107 42
108–109 28
110–111 39
112–113 25
114–115 31
116–117 29
118–119 34
120–121 29
122–123 29
124–125 18
126–127 27
128–129 22
130–131 16
132–133 11
134–135 17
136–137 12
138–139 21
140–141 4
142–143 9
144–145 14
146–147 6
148–149 10
150–151 7
152–153 9
154–155 8
156–157 8
158–159 9
160+ 96
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Netherlands Leader Award

Overview

Hans R. Waterham is affiliated with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their research spans multiple domains within biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, contributing significantly to the understanding of peroxisomal function and metabolism.

The primary fields of study represented in their work include:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Medicine

Within these areas, Waterham's published research frequently covers subfields such as:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Immunology
  • Epidemiology

Their research topics delve into a variety of specific subjects, notably:

  • Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
  • Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • Interferon and immune responses
  • RNA Research and Splicing
  • Inflammasome and immune disorders
  • RNA regulation and disease

Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Waterham include:

  • "The physiological functions of human peroxisomes", 2022, Physiological Reviews
  • "How to proceed after "negative" exome: A review on genetic diagnostics, limitations, challenges, and emerging new multiomics techniques", 2022, Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease
  • "Adrenoleukodystrophy Newborn Screening in the Netherlands (SCAN Study): The X-Factor", 2020, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
  • "Fatty Acid Oxidation in Peroxisomes: Enzymology, Metabolic Crosstalk with Other Organelles and Peroxisomal Disorders", 2020, Advances in experimental medicine and biology
  • "Peroxisomal Metabolite and Cofactor Transport in Humans", 2021, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

Waterham has also contributed to book publications, including:

  • "Molecular Mechanisms and Physiological Significance of Organelle Interactions and Cooperation - Volume II", 2022, Frontiers Media

Frequent co-authors in Waterham's collaborative work include:

  • Ronald J. A. Wanders
  • Janet Koster
  • Sacha Ferdinandusse
  • Serhii Chornyi
  • Lodewijk IJlst

Waterham's work appears regularly in academic journals such as:

  • Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease
  • Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Frontiers in Immunology
  • Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Best Publications

  • Biochemistry of mammalian peroxisomes revisited.

    Ronald J. A. Wanders;Hans R. Waterham

  • A lethal defect of mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission.

    Hans R. Waterham;Janet Koster;Carlo W.T. van Roermund;Petra A.W. Mooyer

  • Isolation of the Pichia pastoris glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase gene and regulation and use of its promoter.

    Hans R Waterham;Mary Ellen Digan;Patricia J Koutz;Stephen V Lair

  • Mutations in MVK, encoding mevalonate kinase, cause hyperimmunoglobulinaemia D and periodic fever syndrome

    S. M. Houten;W. Kuis;M. Duran;T. J. De Koning

  • Functions and biosynthesis of plasmalogens in health and disease.

    Pedro Brites;Hans R Waterham;Ronald J.A Wanders

  • Mutations in the 3β-Hydroxysterol Δ24-Reductase Gene Cause Desmosterolosis, an Autosomal Recessive Disorder of Cholesterol Biosynthesis

    Hans R. Waterham;Janet Koster;Gerrit Jan Romeijn;Raoul C.M. Hennekam

  • Infevers: an evolving mutation database for auto-inflammatory syndromes.

    Isabelle Touitou;Suzanne Lesage;Michael McDermott;Laurence Cuisset

  • Metabolic Interplay between Peroxisomes and Other Subcellular Organelles Including Mitochondria and the Endoplasmic Reticulum.

    Ronald J. A. Wanders;Hans R. Waterham;Sacha Ferdinandusse

  • ABCD1 mutations and the X‐linked adrenoleukodystrophy mutation database: Role in diagnosis and clinical correlations

    Stephan Kemp;Aurora Pujol;Hans R. Waterham;Björn M. Van Geel

  • Lethal outcome of a patient with a complete dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency after administration of 5-fluorouracil: frequency of the common IVS14+1G>A mutation causing DPD deficiency.

    A B van Kuilenburg;E W Muller;J Haasjes;R Meinsma

  • Human disorders of peroxisome metabolism and biogenesis.

    Hans R. Waterham;Sacha Ferdinandusse;Ronald J.A. Wanders

  • Peroxisomal fatty acid alpha- and beta-oxidation in humans: enzymology, peroxisomal metabolite transporters and peroxisomal diseases.

    R. J. A. Wanders;P. Vreken;S. Ferdinandusse;G. A. Jansen

  • Peroxisomal disorders: the single peroxisomal enzyme deficiencies.

    Ronald J.A. Wanders;Hans R. Waterham

  • Genetics and molecular basis of human peroxisome biogenesis disorders.

    Hans R. Waterham;Merel S. Ebberink

  • The infevers autoinflammatory mutation online registry: Update with new genes and functions

    Florian Milhavet;Laurence Cuisset;Hal M. Hoffman;Rima Slim

  • Mutations in the gene encoding peroxisomal alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase cause adult-onset sensory motor neuropathy.

    Sacha Ferdinandusse;Simone Denis;Peter T. Clayton;Andrew Graham

  • Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere and Fazio Londe syndrome is associated with a riboflavin transporter defect mimicking mild MADD: a new inborn error of metabolism with potential treatment

    Annet M. Bosch;Nico G. G. M. Abeling;Lodewijk IJlst;Hennie Knoester

  • Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is caused by mutations in the 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase gene.

    Hans R. Waterham;Frits A. Wijburg;Raoul C.M. Hennekam;Peter Vreken

  • Systematic mapping of contact sites reveals tethers and a function for the peroxisome-mitochondria contact.

    Nadav Shai;Eden Yifrach;Carlo W. T. van Roermund;Nir Cohen

  • Plasmalogens participate in very-long-chain fatty acid-induced pathology

    Pedro Brites;Petra A W Mooyer;Leila El Mrabet;Hans R Waterham

Frequent Co-Authors

Ronald J.A. Wanders
Ronald J.A. Wanders University of Amsterdam
Sacha Ferdinandusse
Sacha Ferdinandusse University of Amsterdam
Lodewijk IJlst
Lodewijk IJlst University of Amsterdam
Marinus Duran
Marinus Duran University of Amsterdam
Frits A. Wijburg
Frits A. Wijburg University of Amsterdam
Frédéric M. Vaz
Frédéric M. Vaz University of Amsterdam
Sander M. Houten
Sander M. Houten Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Jos P.N. Ruiter
Jos P.N. Ruiter University of Amsterdam
Ron A. Wevers
Ron A. Wevers Radboud University
Raoul C.M. Hennekam
Raoul C.M. Hennekam University of Amsterdam

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