World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Hon S. Ip

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
49
Citations
10152
World Ranking
17952
National Ranking
7348

Hon S. Ip 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 Hon S. Ip 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: 146 publications — 25th percentile

25% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Hon S. Ip 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 Hon S. Ip 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: 49 D-Index — 9th percentile

9% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Hon S. Ip is affiliated with the United States Geological Survey in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on Medicine and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Subfields of study include Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Animal Science and Zoology, Agronomy and Crop Science, and Molecular Biology.

Ip's work concentrates heavily on subjects related to viral infections and their epidemiology. Key research topics include SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 research, viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology, influenza virus research studies, viral infections and vectors, animal virus infections studies, animal disease management and epidemiology, and bat biology and ecology studies.

Recent publications by Ip provide insight into their focus areas. These include:

  • "Possibility for reverse zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to free-ranging wildlife: A case study of bats" (2020), PLoS Pathogens
  • "H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b in wild and domestic birds: Introductions into the United States and reassortments, December 2021-April 2022" (2023), Virology
  • "Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Clade 2.3.4.4b Infections in Wild Terrestrial Mammals, United States, 2022" (2023), Emerging infectious diseases
  • "Genesis and spread of multiple reassortants during the 2016/2017 H5 avian influenza epidemic in Eurasia" (2020), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • "SARS-CoV-2 Exposure in Escaped Mink, Utah, USA" (2021), Emerging infectious diseases

Ip frequently publishes in these venues:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Journal of Wildlife Diseases
  • Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
  • Viruses
  • Emerging infectious diseases

Collaborations form a significant aspect of Ip's research efforts. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Mary Lea Killian
  • Mia Kim Torchetti
  • Kristina Lantz
  • Julianna B. Lenoch
  • Sarah N. Bevins

The scientist's work integrates cross-disciplinary methods to study the epidemiology, transmission, and ecology of infectious diseases affecting wildlife, domestic animals, and humans. This includes detailed investigations of zoonotic transmissions and viral pathogen dynamics in ecological contexts.

Best Publications

  • GATA6 regulates HNF4 and is required for differentiation of visceral endoderm in the mouse embryo

    Edward E. Morrisey;Zhihua Tang;Kirsten Sigrist;Min Min Lu

  • GATA-6: a zinc finger transcription factor that is expressed in multiple cell lineages derived from lateral mesoderm.

    Edward E. Morrisey;Hon S. Ip;Min M. Lu;Michael S. Parmacek

  • Role for migratory wild birds in the global spread of avian influenza H5N8

    S.J. Lycett;R. Bodewes;Anne Pohlmann

  • Myocardin Is a Critical Serum Response Factor Cofactor in the Transcriptional Program Regulating Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation

    Kevin L. Du;Hon S. Ip;Jian Li;Mary Chen

  • Intercontinental Spread of Asian-origin H5N8 to North America through Beringia by Migratory Birds

    Dong-Hun Lee;Mia Kim Torchetti;Kevin Winker;Hon S. Ip

  • Structure and Expression of a Smooth Muscle Cell-specific Gene, SM22α

    Julian Solway;Jonathan Seltzer;Frederick F. Samaha;Steven Kim

  • GATA-5: a transcriptional activator expressed in a novel temporally and spatially-restricted pattern during embryonic development.

    Edward E. Morrisey;Hon S. Ip;Zhihua Tang;Min M. Lu

  • A Serum Response Factor-Dependent Transcriptional Regulatory Program Identifies Distinct Smooth Muscle Cell Sublineages

    S Kim;H S Ip;M M Lu;C Clendenin

  • Novel Eurasian highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5 viruses in wild birds, Washington, USA, 2014.

    Hon S. Ip;Mia Kim Torchetti;Rocio Crespo;Paul Kohrs

  • The GATA-4 transcription factor transactivates the cardiac muscle-specific troponin C promoter-enhancer in nonmuscle cells.

    H. S. Ip;D. B. Wilson;M. Heikinheimo;Zhihua Tang

  • Emergence of fatal avian influenza in New England harbor seals.

    S.J. Anthony;S.J. Anthony;J. A. St. Leger;K. Pugliares;Hon S. Ip

  • Evolutionary dynamics of Newcastle disease virus.

    Patti J. Miller;L. Mia Kim;Hon S. Ip;Claudio L. Afonso

  • Possibility for reverse zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to free-ranging wildlife: A case study of bats.

    Kevin J. Olival;Paul M. Cryan;Brian R. Amman;Ralph S. Baric

  • GATA-4 Activates Transcription Via Two Novel Domains That Are Conserved within the GATA-4/5/6 Subfamily

    Edward E. Morrisey;Hon S. Ip;Zhihua Tang;Michael S. Parmacek

  • Coordinate transcription of variant surface glycoprotein genes and an expression site associated gene family in Trypanosoma brucei.

    Doris F. Cully;Hon S. Ip;George A.M. Cross

  • Prevalence of Influenza A viruses in wild migratory birds in Alaska: Patterns of variation in detection at a crossroads of intercontinental flyways

    Hon S Ip;Paul L Flint;J Christian Franson;Robert J Dusek

  • Genetic evidence of intercontinental movement of avian influenza in a migratory bird: the northern pintail (Anas acuta).

    Anson V. Koehler;John M. Pearce;Paul L. Flint;J. Christian Franson

  • Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses and generation of novel reassortants,United States, 2014–2015

    Dong Hun Lee;Justin Bahl;Mia Kim Torchetti;Mary Lea Killian

  • Worldwide Phylogenetic Relationship of Avian Poxviruses

    Miklós Gyuranecz;Jeffrey T. Foster;Ádám Dán;Hon S. Ip

  • Developmental Pattern of Expression and Genomic Organization of the Calponin-h1 Gene A CONTRACTILE SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL MARKER

    Frederick F. Samaha;Hon S. Ip;Edward E. Morrisey;Jonathan Seltzer

Frequent Co-Authors

J. Christian Franson
J. Christian Franson United States Geological Survey
David E. Swayne
David E. Swayne United States Department of Agriculture
Edward E. Morrisey
Edward E. Morrisey University of Pennsylvania
Paul L. Flint
Paul L. Flint United States Geological Survey
Erica Spackman
Erica Spackman United States Department of Agriculture
Claudio L. Afonso
Claudio L. Afonso United States Department of Agriculture
Edward C. Holmes
Edward C. Holmes University of Sydney
George A. M. Cross
George A. M. Cross Rockefeller University
William B. Karesh
William B. Karesh EcoHealth Alliance
Elodie Ghedin
Elodie Ghedin National Institutes of Health

External Links

Personal website of Hon S. Ip

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:

Best Scientists Citing Hon S. Ip

Eric N. Olson

Eric N. Olson

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Publications: 64

David E. Swayne

David E. Swayne

United States Department of Agriculture

Publications: 47

Joseph M. Miano

Joseph M. Miano

University of Rochester

Publications: 45

Michael S. Parmacek

Michael S. Parmacek

University of Pennsylvania

Publications: 43

Edward E. Morrisey

Edward E. Morrisey

University of Pennsylvania

Publications: 40

Ron A. M. Fouchier

Ron A. M. Fouchier

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Publications: 39

Gary K. Owens

Gary K. Owens

University of Virginia

Publications: 36

Mary J. Pantin-Jackwood

Mary J. Pantin-Jackwood

United States Department of Agriculture

Publications: 35

Claudio L. Afonso

Claudio L. Afonso

United States Department of Agriculture

Publications: 34

Mona Nemer

Mona Nemer

University of Ottawa

Publications: 31

Richard J. Webby

Richard J. Webby

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Publications: 30

Ian H. Brown

Ian H. Brown

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Publications: 30

David L. Suarez

David L. Suarez

United States Department of Agriculture

Publications: 29

Erica Spackman

Erica Spackman

United States Department of Agriculture

Publications: 28

Martin Beer

Martin Beer

Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

Publications: 25

Chang-Seon Song

Chang-Seon Song

Konkuk University

Publications: 24

Trending Scientists

E. Andrew Payzant

E. Andrew Payzant

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Mojca Jazbinsek

Mojca Jazbinsek

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

David G. White

David G. White

United States Food and Drug Administration

Jung-Hoon Yoon

Jung-Hoon Yoon

Sungkyunkwan University

Wing Hung Wong

Wing Hung Wong

Stanford University

Thomas M. Johnson

Thomas M. Johnson

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

František Hrouda

František Hrouda

Charles University

Noah D. Finkelstein

Noah D. Finkelstein

University of Colorado Boulder

Liang Qiao

Liang Qiao

University of Sydney

Joseph Y. Halpern

Joseph Y. Halpern

Cornell University

P. Vijay Kumar

P. Vijay Kumar

Indian Institute of Science

Joseph Y.-T. Leung

Joseph Y.-T. Leung

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Stephen A. Wise

Stephen A. Wise

National Institutes of Health

Aileen M. Davis

Aileen M. Davis

University of Toronto

Ryuzo Ueda

Ryuzo Ueda

Nagoya University

Susan T. Mayne

Susan T. Mayne

US Food and Drug Administration

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Medical Assistant vs. Medical Coder: Explaining the Difference

2026 Medical Assistant vs. Medical Coder: Explaining the Difference
2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Nutrition Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Careers for Biology Majors That Pay Well

2026 Careers for Biology Majors That Pay Well
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Biology Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Biology Program?
2026 Utilization Review Nurse Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Utilization Review Nurse Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Radiology Technician vs. Respiratory Therapist Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Technician vs. Respiratory Therapist Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 How to Become a Patient Advocate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Patient Advocate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Public Health vs. Healthcare Management Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Public Health vs. Healthcare Management Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Surgical Tech vs. Nurse: Explaining the Difference

2026 Surgical Tech vs. Nurse: Explaining the Difference
2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Easiest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
2026 MRI Tech vs. Radiology Tech: Explaining the Difference

2026 MRI Tech vs. Radiology Tech: Explaining the Difference
2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference

2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference
2026 Is a Care Coordination Online Degree Worth It?

2026 Is a Care Coordination Online Degree Worth It?
2026 How to Become an RN Coder: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an RN Coder: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Health Informatics Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Health Informatics Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 How to Become an Electrophysiology Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Electrophysiology Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 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 Cheapest and Shortest Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

Recently Published Articles

2026 Counseling Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Counseling Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 How to Become a Pathologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Pathologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Fastest Online Real Estate Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Online Real Estate Degree Programs
August 2026 Best Online Doctorate in Healthcare Management Programs

August 2026 Best Online Doctorate in Healthcare Management Programs
2026 Child Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Child Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Cybersecurity Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Cybersecurity Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2026 Can You Get an Exercise Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get an Exercise Science Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Fastest Online Positive Psychology Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Positive Psychology Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Florida: Online & Campus

2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Florida: Online & Campus
2026 Nurse Executive Leadership Career Hotspots: Cities With the Best Pay, Job Openings, and Growth

2026 Nurse Executive Leadership Career Hotspots: Cities With the Best Pay, Job Openings, and Growth
2026 Self-Paced Online Kinesiology Degree Master's Programs

2026 Self-Paced Online Kinesiology Degree Master's Programs
2026 Business Development Degree Oversupply or Undersupply? Student Volume vs Employer Demand

2026 Business Development Degree Oversupply or Undersupply? Student Volume vs Employer Demand
2026 Cybersecurity vs. Digital Forensics Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Cybersecurity vs. Digital Forensics Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Online Entrepreneurship Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Entrepreneurship Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Self-Paced Online GIS Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Self-Paced Online GIS Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Top Industries Hiring Engineering Technology Graduates: Demand, Pay, and Growth Trends

2026 Top Industries Hiring Engineering Technology Graduates: Demand, Pay, and Growth Trends
2026 Fastest Online Public Relations Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Public Relations Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
2026 Top Industries Hiring Business Law Graduates: Demand, Pay, and Growth Trends

2026 Top Industries Hiring Business Law Graduates: Demand, Pay, and Growth Trends
2026 Family Nurse Practitioner Career Hotspots: Cities With the Best Pay, Job Openings, and Growth

2026 Family Nurse Practitioner Career Hotspots: Cities With the Best Pay, Job Openings, and Growth
2026 Self-Paced Online Applied Behavior Analysis Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Self-Paced Online Applied Behavior Analysis Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Reading & Literacy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Reading & Literacy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook