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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Medicine 77 18501 17382 684 657 285 19749
Genetics 76 1838 1748 64 63 258 18912

Hans Scheffer publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Hans Scheffer between 1985 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Hans Scheffer published across 40 years, from 1985 to 2024, averaging 7.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 18 publications in 2013. 11 of the 297 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1985 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 18. Peak 18 publications in 2013. 1985: 2 publications 1986: 5 publications 1987: 5 publications 1988: 1 publication 1989: 10 publications 1990: 2 publications 1991: 9 publications 1992: 4 publications 1993: 9 publications 1994: 8 publications 1995: 15 publications 1996: 15 publications 1997: 6 publications 1998: 6 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 7 publications 2006: 9 publications 2007: 7 publications 2008: 17 publications 2009: 15 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 18 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 5 publications 2017: 12 publications 2018: 2 publications 2019: 4 publications 2020: 0 publications 2021: 7 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 9 publications 2024: 2 publications
1985 2024

297 publications in total across all disciplines

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Hans Scheffer: publications per year, 1985 to 2024
Year Publications
1985 2
1986 5
1987 5
1988 1
1989 10
1990 2
1991 9
1992 4
1993 9
1994 8
1995 15
1996 15
1997 6
1998 6
1999 6
2000 9
2001 6
2002 5
2003 3
2004 7
2005 7
2006 9
2007 7
2008 17
2009 15
2010 10
2011 9
2012 13
2013 18
2014 9
2015 8
2016 5
2017 12
2018 2
2019 4
2020 0
2021 7
2022 1
2023 9
2024 2
Total 297
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Hans Scheffer 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 Scheffer 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, 255–264 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: 258 publications — 68th percentile

68% 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 92 258
265–274 88
275–284 87
285–294 80
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 Scheffer 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 Scheffer 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, 76–77 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: 76 D-Index — 59th percentile

59% 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 76
78–79 127
80–81 111
82–83 110
84–85 110
86–87 84
88–89 102
90–91 66
92–93 72
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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Overview

Hans Scheffer is affiliated with Radboud University in the Netherlands and specializes in the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their research predominantly focuses on Genetics, with additional contributions in Cancer Research, Molecular Biology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

The primary topics of Scheffer's work include Genomics and Rare Diseases, Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Genetic factors in colorectal cancer, Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances, Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting, and Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders.

Scheffer has published extensively in well-established journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • European Journal of Human Genetics
  • European Journal of Pediatrics
  • Human Genomics
  • Human Genetics and Genomics Advances
  • GigaScience

Among recent papers, notable examples include:

  • Recommendations for whole genome sequencing in diagnostics for rare diseases, 2022, European Journal of Human Genetics
  • Solve-RD: systematic pan-European data sharing and collaborative analysis to solve rare diseases, 2021, European Journal of Human Genetics
  • Stepwise ABC system for classification of any type of genetic variant, 2021, European Journal of Human Genetics
  • Rapid exome sequencing as a first-tier test in neonates with suspected genetic disorder: results of a prospective multicenter clinical utility study in the Netherlands, 2023, European Journal of Pediatrics
  • Twist exome capture allows for lower average sequence coverage in clinical exome sequencing, 2023, Human Genomics

Hans Scheffer frequently collaborates with several researchers, indicating an active involvement in collaborative projects. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Sergi Beltrán
  • Holm Graeßner
  • Matthis Synofzik
  • Steven Laurie
  • Birte Zurek

Best Publications

  • Diagnostic Exome Sequencing in Persons With Severe Intellectual Disability

    Joep de Ligt;Marjolein H. Willemsen;Bregje W. M. van Bon;Tjitske Kleefstra

  • Whole-genome sequencing in health care: recommendations of the European Society of Human Genetics.

    Carla G van El;Martina C Cornel;Pascal Borry;Ros J Hastings

  • Guidelines for diagnostic next-generation sequencing.

    Gert Matthijs;Erika Souche;Mariëlle Alders;Anniek Corveleyn

  • POMT2 mutations cause alpha-dystroglycan hypoglycosylation and Walker-Warburg syndrome.

    J. van Reeuwijk;M. Janssen;C. van der Elzen;D. Beltran Valero de Bernabe

  • Excessive burden of lysosomal storage disorder gene variants in Parkinson's disease

    L.A. Robak;L.A. Robak;I.E. Jansen;I.E. Jansen;J van Rooij;A.G. Uitterlinden

  • Glucose transporter-1 deficiency syndrome: The expanding clinical and genetic spectrum of a treatable disorder

    Wilhelmina G. Leen;Joerg Klepper;Marcel M. Verbeek;Maike Leferink

  • PCR-based DNA test to confirm clinical diagnosis of autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy

    G. van der Steege;P.M. Grootscholten;P. van der Vlies;T.G. Draaijers

  • Loss of VPS13C Function in Autosomal-Recessive Parkinsonism Causes Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Increases PINK1/Parkin-Dependent Mitophagy.

    Suzanne Lesage;Valérie Drouet;Elisa Majounie;Vincent Deramecourt

  • A post-hoc comparison of the utility of sanger sequencing and exome sequencing for the diagnosis of heterogeneous diseases

    Kornelia Neveling;Ilse Feenstra;Christian Gilissen;Lies H. Hoefsloot

  • Unbiased screen for interactors of leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 supports a common pathway for sporadic and familial Parkinson disease

    A. Beilina;I. N. Rudenko;A. Kaganovich;L. Civiero

  • Next-generation genetic testing for retinitis pigmentosa.

    Kornelia Neveling;Rob W.J. Collin;Christian Gilissen;Ramon A.C. van Huet

  • Spinocerebellar ataxias in the Netherlands: Prevalence and age at onset variance analysis

    B.P.C. van de Warrenburg;R.J. Sinke;C.C. Verschuuren-Bemelmans;H. Scheffer

  • Best practice guidelines for molecular genetic diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and CFTR-related disorders – updated European recommendations

    Elisabeth Dequeker;Manfred Stuhrmann;Michael A Morris;Teresa Casals

  • Revertant mosaicism in epidermolysis bullosa caused by mitotic gene conversion

    Marcel F Jonkman;Hans Scheffer;Rein Stulp;Hendri H Pas

  • Next-Generation Sequencing of a 40 Mb Linkage Interval Reveals TSPAN12 Mutations in Patients with Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy

    Konstantinos Nikopoulos;Christian Gilissen;Alexander Hoischen;C. Erik van Nouhuys

  • Association between angiotensin-converting-enzyme gene polymorphism and failure of renoprotective therapy

    G.G van Essen;P.L Rensma;D de Zeeuw;W.J Sluiter

  • DELETIONS OF THE SURVIVAL MOTOR-NEURON GENE IN UNAFFECTED SIBLINGS OF PATIENTS WITH SPINAL MUSCULAR-ATROPHY

    J. M. Cobben;G. Van Der Steege;P. Grootscholten;M. De Visser

  • Mutations in the chromatin modifier gene KANSL1 cause the 17q21.31 microdeletion syndrome

    David A. Koolen;Jamie M. Kramer;Kornelia Neveling;Willy M. Nillesen

  • Angiogenin variants in Parkinson disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Michael A. Van Es;Helenius J. Schelhaas;Paul W J Van Vught;Nicola Ticozzi;Nicola Ticozzi

  • Genome-wide association study confirms extant PD risk loci among the Dutch

    Javier Simón-Sánchez;Jacobus J van Hilten;Bart van de Warrenburg;Bart Post

Frequent Co-Authors

Charles H.C.M. Buys
Charles H.C.M. Buys University of Groningen
Barbara Franke
Barbara Franke Radboud University
Marcel F. Jonkman
Marcel F. Jonkman University Medical Center Groningen
Joris A. Veltman
Joris A. Veltman University of Edinburgh
Christian Gilissen
Christian Gilissen Radboud University
Kornelia Neveling
Kornelia Neveling Radboud University
Frans P.M. Cremers
Frans P.M. Cremers Radboud University
Han G. Brunner
Han G. Brunner Radboud University
Helger G. Yntema
Helger G. Yntema Radboud University

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