The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Molecular Biology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hidesaburo Hanafusa sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 273 publications — 76th percentile
76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Molecular Biology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hidesaburo Hanafusa sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 107 D-Index — 87th percentile
87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more.
Hidesaburo Hanafusa was affiliated with the Osaka Bioscience Institute in Japan. Their research contributed to multiple fields within the life sciences, primarily focusing on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as medicine.
The scientist's work spanned several interconnected subfields, including molecular biology, oncology, and genetics. Their research topics frequently addressed protein kinase regulation and GTPase signaling, cytokine signaling pathways and interactions, and virus-based gene therapy research.
Hanafusa published at least one research paper titled "A Role for RAS in V-CRK Transformation" in 2025, which appeared in the venue PubMed. This publication has been cited twenty times, indicating its presence in ongoing research discussions.
Collaborative work played a role in their research career, often partnering with coauthors. One known frequent coauthor was Heidi Greulich, with whom Hanafusa worked on at least one publication.
Their research was disseminated primarily through the venue PubMed.
Hanafusa's contributions to science were recognized by membership in the National Academy of Sciences, awarded in 1985.
Songyang Zhou;Songyang Zhou;Steven E. Shoelson;Manas Chaudhuri;Gerald Gish
Z Songyang;S E Shoelson;J McGlade;P Olivier
Bruce J. Mayer;Michinari Hamaguchi;Hidesaburo Hanafusa
Gabriel Waksman;Dorothea Kominos;Scott C. Robertson;Scott C. Robertson;Nalin Pant
Brian R Wong;Daniel Besser;Nacksung Kim;Joseph R Arron
Tatsuo Takeya;Hidesaburo Hanafusa
Alvaro N. A. Monteiro;Avery August;Hidesaburo Hanafusa
Kyoko Nagata;Kazumasa Ohashi;Toru Nakano;Hitoshi Arita
F R Cross;E A Garber;D Pellman;H Hanafusa
Michiyuki Matsuda;Bruce J. Mayer;Yasuhisa Fukui;Hidesaburo Hanafusa
Richard Jove;Hidesaburo Hanafusa
Toru Ouchi;Alvaro N. A. Monteiro;Avery August;Stuart A. Aaronson
Feller Sm;Knudsen B;Hanafusa H
Maria-Magdalena Georgescu;Kathrin H. Kirsch;Tsuyoshi Akagi;Tomoyuki Shishido
Hidesaburo Hanafusa
Tsuyoshi Akagi;Ken Sasai;Hidesaburo Hanafusa
R. B. Birge;J. E. Fajardo;C. Reichman;S. E. Shoelson
Xiaodong Wu;Beatrice Knudsen;Stephan M Feller;Jie Zheng
Alan M. Schultz;Louis E. Henderson;Stephen Oroszlan;Ellen A. Garber
Hidesaburo Hanafusa;Teruko Hanafusa;Harry Rubin
If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.
Studying Molecular Biology opens doors to diverse, interdisciplinary career paths. Many students blend their scientific training with counseling, psychology, or mental health fields to expand their professional options.
Those interested in providing support to individuals or groups can explore online clinical mental health counseling programs. These programs equip graduates to address the complex mental health needs of varied populations, including those coping with genetic or biological disorders.
Careers in forensic settings are another option for graduates. With additional training, professionals might transition to roles highlighted in careers in forensic psychology, involving criminal investigations or legal consultations that require an understanding of both biology and psychology.
For those seeking to specialize, an online masters child psychology program can prepare you to work with younger populations, including children with developmental or genetic conditions.
Additionally, a variety of online masters degrees in counseling offer affordable, flexible pathways for science graduates who want to support others’ well-being. These degrees expand your skill set and help bridge the gap between molecular biology and applied mental health roles.
