World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
77
Citations
32761
World Ranking
18265
National Ranking
11

Overview

Hilma Holm is affiliated with deCODE Genetics in Iceland, contributing extensively to genetic and medical research. Their work spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Within these areas, they have a notable emphasis on genetics, molecular biology, cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, surgery, and infectious diseases.

The scientist's research topics include genetic associations and epidemiology, genomics and rare diseases, RNA modifications and cancer, lipoproteins and cardiovascular health, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 research, birth, development, and health, as well as epigenetics and DNA methylation.

Hilma Holm has published papers in various highly regarded venues. The frequent publication venues include:

  • University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology)
  • Nature Genetics
  • Nature Communications
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Communications Biology

Some of the recent papers include:

  • "Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the Icelandic Population," 2020, New England Journal of Medicine
  • "Large-scale integration of the plasma proteome with genetics and disease," 2021, Nature Genetics
  • "Humoral Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 in Iceland," 2020, New England Journal of Medicine
  • "The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids," 2021, Nature
  • "Discovery and systematic characterization of risk variants and genes for coronary artery disease in over a million participants," 2022, Nature Genetics

Throughout their research career, Hilma Holm has frequently collaborated with several co-authors, including:

  • Daníel F. Guðbjartsson
  • Kāri Stefánsson
  • Guðmar Þorleifsson
  • Patrick Sulem
  • Unnur Þorsteinsdóttir

Best Publications

  • Biological, clinical and population relevance of 95 loci for blood lipids

    Tanya M. Teslovich;Kiran Musunuru;Albert V. Smith;Andrew C. Edmondson

  • Discovery and refinement of loci associated with lipid levels

    Cristen J. Willer;Ellen M. Schmidt;Sebanti Sengupta;Gina M. Peloso;Gina M. Peloso;Gina M. Peloso

  • Plasma HDL cholesterol and risk of myocardial infarction: A mendelian randomisation study

    Benjamin F. Voight;Benjamin F. Voight;Benjamin F. Voight;Gina M. Peloso;Gina M. Peloso;Marju Orho-Melander;Ruth Frikke-Schmidt

  • Large-scale association analysis identifies 13 new susceptibility loci for coronary artery disease

    Heribert Schunkert;Inke R. König;Sekar Kathiresan;Muredach P. Reilly

  • Large-scale association analysis identifies new risk loci for coronary artery disease

    Panos Deloukas;Stavroula Kanoni;Christina Willenborg;Martin Farrall

  • Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the Icelandic Population.

    Daniel F Gudbjartsson;Agnar Helgason;Hakon Jonsson;Olafur T Magnusson

  • Genome-wide association of early-onset myocardial infarction with single nucleotide polymorphisms and copy number variants.

    Sekar Kathiresan;Benjamin F Voight;Shaun Purcell;Kiran Musunuru

  • Common variants associated with plasma triglycerides and risk for coronary artery disease

    Ron Do;Cristen J. Willer;Ellen M. Schmidt;Sebanti Sengupta

  • Variants conferring risk of atrial fibrillation on chromosome 4q25

    Daniel F Gudbjartsson;David O Arnar;Anna Helgadottir;Solveig Gretarsdottir

  • Humoral Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 in Iceland.

    Daniel F Gudbjartsson;Gudmundur L Norddahl;Pall Melsted;Kristbjorg Gunnarsdottir

  • Genome-wide association and Mendelian randomisation analysis provide insights into the pathogenesis of heart failure.

    S Shah;A Henry;C Roselli;H Lin

  • Large-scale whole-genome sequencing of the Icelandic population

    Daniel F Gudbjartsson;Hannes Helgason;Sigurjon A Gudjonsson;Florian Zink

  • Large-scale integration of the plasma proteome with genetics and disease.

    Egil Ferkingstad;Patrick Sulem;Bjarni A Atlason;Gardar Sveinbjornsson

  • Biobank-driven genomic discovery yields new insight into atrial fibrillation biology

    Jonas B. Nielsen;Rosa B. Thorolfsdottir;Rosa B. Thorolfsdottir;Lars G. Fritsche;Wei Zhou

  • A sequence variant in ZFHX3 on 16q22 associates with atrial fibrillation and ischemic stroke.

    Daniel F Gudbjartsson;Hilma Holm;Hilma Holm;Solveig Gretarsdottir;Gudmar Thorleifsson

  • Genetic associations at 53 loci highlight cell types and biological pathways relevant for kidney function

    Cristian Pattaro;Alexander Teumer;Mathias Gorski;Audrey Y. Chu

  • Genome-wide association study identifies six new loci influencing pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure

    Louise V. Wain;Germaine C. Verwoert;Paul F. O'Reilly;Gang Shi

  • Several common variants modulate heart rate, PR interval and QRS duration

    Hilma Holm;Daniel F Gudbjartsson;David O Arnar;Gudmar Thorleifsson

  • Common variants on 9q22.33 and 14q13.3 predispose to thyroid cancer in European populations

    Julius Gudmundsson;Patrick Sulem;Daniel F Gudbjartsson;Jon G Jonasson

  • New common variants affecting susceptibility to basal cell carcinoma

    Simon N Stacey;Patrick Sulem;Gisli Masson;Sigurjon A Gudjonsson

Frequent Co-Authors

Kari Stefansson
Kari Stefansson deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Unnur Thorsteinsdottir
Unnur Thorsteinsdottir deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Daniel F. Gudbjartsson
Daniel F. Gudbjartsson deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Ingileif Jonsdottir
Ingileif Jonsdottir deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Patrick Sulem
Patrick Sulem deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Gudmar Thorleifsson
Gudmar Thorleifsson deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Gisli Masson
Gisli Masson deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Isleifur Olafsson
Isleifur Olafsson University of Iceland
Agnar Helgason
Agnar Helgason University of Iceland

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

Considering a career in medicine doesn’t always mean following a traditional path to becoming a doctor. Many prospective students explore online LPN programs as a fast and flexible entry point into healthcare. Licensed Practical Nurse programs can be completed quickly and provide valuable hands-on experience, making them ideal for those wanting to start work sooner.

For those interested in advanced roles, there are options to pursue a MSN to PMHNP online. This pathway prepares registered nurses for specialized positions as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, opening up growing opportunities in mental health services.

Healthcare administration is another in-demand field supporting the backbone of medical institutions. Earning a healthcare administration degree online equips you with the management skills needed to oversee medical facilities, clinics, and hospital departments.

If you’re considering advancement, it’s worth researching the MHA degree cost to ensure your investment aligns with your career goals. With multiple online and accelerated options available, these degrees offer flexibility, affordability, and a range of rewarding career pathways in medicine.

Best Scientists Citing Hilma Holm

Trending Scientists