World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Iiris Hovatta

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
55
Citations
17509
World Ranking
14788
National Ranking
101

Iiris Hovatta 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 Iiris Hovatta 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: 170 publications — 36th percentile

36% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Iiris Hovatta 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 Iiris Hovatta 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: 55 D-Index — 25th percentile

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

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

Overview

Iiris Hovatta is affiliated with the University of Helsinki in Finland and has contributed extensively to research in the fields of neuroscience, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine. Their work spans various subfields including molecular biology, genetics, neurology, biological psychiatry, and physiology.

Their research topics cover a range of areas such as:

  • Tryptophan and brain disorders
  • Neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration mechanisms
  • Genetic associations and epidemiology
  • Telomeres, telomerase, and senescence
  • Epigenetics and DNA methylation
  • Neuroscience and neuropharmacology research
  • Stress responses and cortisol

Frequent coauthors in their published work include:

  • Kalevi Trontti
  • Jaana Suvisaari
  • Jaakko Kaprio
  • Joonas Naamanka
  • Sandra Meier

They have published in a variety of scientific venues, with notable frequent publications in:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • European Neuropsychopharmacology
  • Nature
  • Neuroscience Applied
  • Psychoneuroendocrinology

Significant papers authored or coauthored by Iiris Hovatta include:

  • FinnGen provides genetic insights from a well-phenotyped isolated population, 2023, Nature
  • FinnGen: Unique genetic insights from combining isolated population and national health register data, 2022, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Depression pathophysiology, risk prediction of recurrence and comorbid psychiatric disorders using genome-wide analyses, 2023, Nature Medicine
  • Genome-wide Association Analysis in Humans Links Nucleotide Metabolism to Leukocyte Telomere Length, 2020, The American Journal of Human Genetics
  • Author Correction: FinnGen provides genetic insights from a well-phenotyped isolated population, 2023, Nature

Best Publications

  • Genome Scan Meta-Analysis of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, Part II: Schizophrenia

    Cathryn M. Lewis;Douglas F. Levinson;Lesley H. Wise;Lynn E. DeLisi

  • Identification of seven loci affecting mean telomere length and their association with disease

    Veryan Codd;Christopher P Nelson;Eva Albrecht;Massimo Mangino

  • The transcriptional landscape of age in human peripheral blood

    Marjolein J. Peters;Roby Joehanes;Luke C. Pilling;Claudia Schurmann;Claudia Schurmann

  • Glyoxalase 1 and glutathione reductase 1 regulate anxiety in mice

    Iiris Hovatta;Richard S. Tennant;Robert Helton;Robert A. Marr

  • Chromosome 1 loci in Finnish schizophrenia families

    Jesper Ekelund;Iiris Hovatta;Alex Parker;Tiina Paunio

  • Oxidative stress in anxiety and comorbid disorders.

    Iiris Hovatta;Iiris Hovatta;Juuso Juhila;Jonas Donner;Jonas Donner

  • A Genomewide Screen for Schizophrenia Genes in an Isolated Finnish Subpopulation, Suggesting Multiple Susceptibility Loci

    Iiris Hovatta;Teppo Varilo;Jaana Suvisaari;Joseph D. Terwilliger

  • Mitochondrial myopathy induces a starvation-like response

    Henna Tyynismaa;Christopher J. Carroll;Nuno Raimundo;Sofia Tuulikki Ahola-Erkkilä

  • Genome-wide scan for schizophrenia in the Finnish population: evidence for a locus on chromosome 7q22

    Jesper Ekelund;Dirk Lichtermann;Iiris Hovatta;Pekka Ellonen

  • Human microRNAs miR-22, miR-138-2, miR-148a, and miR-488 are associated with panic disorder and regulate several anxiety candidate genes and related pathways

    Margarita Muiños-Gimeno;Yolanda Espinosa-Parrilla;Yolanda Espinosa-Parrilla;Monica Guidi;Birgit Kagerbauer

  • The semaphorin 3A receptor may directly regulate the activity of small GTPases.

    Beate Rohm;Belquis Rahim;Bedriska Kleiber;Iiris Hovatta

  • A Susceptibility Locus for Migraine with Aura, on Chromosome 4q24

    Maija Wessman;Mikko Kallela;Mari A. Kaunisto;Pia Marttila

  • Adult mouse brain gene expression patterns bear an embryologic imprint

    Matthew A. Zapala;Iiris Hovatta;Julie A. Ellison;Lisa Wodicka

  • Antagonistic Effects of Rnd1 and RhoD GTPases Regulate Receptor Activity in Semaphorin 3A-Induced Cytoskeletal Collapse

    Silvio M. Zanata;Iiris Hovatta;Beate Rohm;Andreas W. Püschel;Andreas W. Püschel

  • Genome-wide scan in a nationwide study sample of schizophrenia families in Finland reveals susceptibility loci on chromosomes 2q and 5q

    Tiina Paunio;Jesper Ekelund;Teppo Varilo;Alex Parker

  • Genetic Variants Associated With Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders: A Genome-Wide Association Study and Mouse-Model Study

    Sandra Melanie Meier;Kalevi Trontti;Kirstin Lee Purves;Thomas Damms Als;Thomas Damms Als

  • Mutations in CTC1, Encoding the CTS Telomere Maintenance Complex Component 1, Cause Cerebroretinal Microangiopathy with Calcifications and Cysts

    Anne Polvi;Tarja Linnankivi;Tero Kivelä;Riitta Herva

  • Body mass index is negatively associated with telomere length : a collaborative cross-sectional meta-analysis of 87 observational studies

    Marij Gielen;Geja J Hageman;Evangelia E Antoniou;Katarina Nordfjall

  • Telomere length in circulating leukocytes is associated with lung function and disease

    Eva Albrecht;Elina Sillanpaa;Stefan Karrasch;Alexessander Couto Alves

  • Schizophrenia in the genetic isolate of Finland.

    Iiris Hovatta;Joseph D. Terwilliger;Dirk Lichtermann;Taru Mäkikyrö

Frequent Co-Authors

Jouko Lönnqvist
Jouko Lönnqvist Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
Jaana Suvisaari
Jaana Suvisaari Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
Jaakko Kaprio
Jaakko Kaprio University of Helsinki
Leena Peltonen
Leena Peltonen University of Helsinki
Joseph D. Terwilliger
Joseph D. Terwilliger Columbia University
Tiina Paunio
Tiina Paunio University of Helsinki
Samuli Ripatti
Samuli Ripatti University of Helsinki
Timo Partonen
Timo Partonen Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
Nilesh J. Samani
Nilesh J. Samani University of Leicester
Christian Gieger
Christian Gieger Helmholtz Zentrum München

External Links

Personal website of Iiris Hovatta

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

Studying Biology or Biochemistry in the USA opens doors to a variety of advanced online degrees and career pathways. Many students choose to further their education in healthcare management, pharmacy, or nursing, areas that align well with a scientific background.

If you’re considering administrative roles in healthcare, online mha programs cahme accredited are a great fit. These programs focus on training future leaders for hospital and healthcare system management.

For those interested in the clinical side but seeking flexible paths, a dnp program no clinical component can provide advanced nursing education without the need for extensive in-person practicums.

Research-minded individuals may find a phd in healthcare management online to be a strong option, combining scientific backgrounds with advanced leadership and policy skills.

Additionally, for those aiming for pharmaceutical careers, online pharmacy schools offer flexible pathways to practice or research within the evolving pharmacy field.

Best Scientists Citing Iiris Hovatta

Jouko Lönnqvist

Jouko Lönnqvist

Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)

Publications: 74

Ming T. Tsuang

Ming T. Tsuang

University of California, San Diego

Publications: 57

Lin He

Lin He

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Publications: 55

Tiina Paunio

Tiina Paunio

University of Helsinki

Publications: 49

Michael John Owen

Michael John Owen

Cardiff University

Publications: 47

Nilesh J. Samani

Nilesh J. Samani

University of Leicester

Publications: 46

Elissa S. Epel

Elissa S. Epel

University of California, San Francisco

Publications: 46

Jaana Suvisaari

Jaana Suvisaari

Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)

Publications: 46

Aarno Palotie

Aarno Palotie

University of Helsinki

Publications: 43

Kenneth S. Kendler

Kenneth S. Kendler

Virginia Commonwealth University

Publications: 42

Michael Conlon O'Donovan

Michael Conlon O'Donovan

Cardiff University

Publications: 39

Annamari Tuulio-Henriksson

Annamari Tuulio-Henriksson

University of Helsinki

Publications: 38

Abraham Aviv

Abraham Aviv

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Publications: 37

Gerome Breen

Gerome Breen

King's College London

Publications: 35

Mark J. Daly

Mark J. Daly

Massachusetts General Hospital

Publications: 34

David J. Porteous

David J. Porteous

University of Edinburgh

Publications: 33

Trending Scientists

Ute Zschieschang

Ute Zschieschang

Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research

Ji Liang

Ji Liang

Tsinghua University

Ivan S. Cole

Ivan S. Cole

RMIT University

Veronica Massena Reis

Veronica Massena Reis

Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

Diane C. Gooding

Diane C. Gooding

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Bruce D. Homer

Bruce D. Homer

City University of New York

Sarah F. Leibowitz

Sarah F. Leibowitz

Rockefeller University

C. Peter Verrijzer

C. Peter Verrijzer

Erasmus MC

Philippe Delagrange

Philippe Delagrange

Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS

Michelle A. Lifton

Michelle A. Lifton

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

José Ruiz

José Ruiz

University of Murcia

Alan de Brauw

Alan de Brauw

International Food Policy Research Institute

Richard E. Champlin

Richard E. Champlin

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

David Serwadda

David Serwadda

Makerere University

Colleen Cassady St. Clair

Colleen Cassady St. Clair

University of Alberta

Gianfranco Walsh

Gianfranco Walsh

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Is a Nursing Informatics Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact

2026 Is a Nursing Informatics Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact
2026 Online Bioinformatics Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Bioinformatics Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?

2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Biology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Biology Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Regulatory Science & Affairs Degree Master's Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Regulatory Science & Affairs Degree Master's Program?
2026 Surgical Tech vs. Nurse: Explaining the Difference

2026 Surgical Tech vs. Nurse: Explaining the Difference
2026 Easiest Online Healthcare Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Healthcare Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
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
2026 Are Online Biology Degrees Respected by Employers?

2026 Are Online Biology Degrees Respected by Employers?
2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs

2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?
2026 Is Demand for Bioinformatics Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Bioinformatics Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 MSN vs. DNP: Explaining the Difference

2026 MSN vs. DNP: Explaining the Difference
2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 How to Become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Fastest Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Best Master’s in Genetics Programs

2026 Best Master’s in Genetics Programs
2026 Radiology Tech vs. Registered Nurse: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Tech vs. Registered Nurse: Explaining the Difference

Recently Published Articles

2026 Engineering Management Degree Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements

2026 Engineering Management Degree Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements
2026 Online History Bachelor's Degree Programs With Accelerated Courses

2026 Online History Bachelor's Degree Programs With Accelerated Courses
2026 Associate to Bachelor's in Photography: Transfer Pathways Explained

2026 Associate to Bachelor's in Photography: Transfer Pathways Explained
2026 How to Become a BCBA in Baltimore, MD: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a BCBA in Baltimore, MD: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 Online Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Programs With Weekly Start Dates

2026 Online Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Programs With Weekly Start Dates
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 How to Become a Radiology Technician in Oklahoma

2026 How to Become a Radiology Technician in Oklahoma
2026 10 Best Accredited Medical Billing and Coding Schools Online

2026 10 Best Accredited Medical Billing and Coding Schools Online
2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 How to Become an Accounts Payable Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Accounts Payable Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Most Affordable Psychology Degree Programs Online

2026 Most Affordable Psychology Degree Programs Online
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Entrepreneurship Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Entrepreneurship Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 AI Master's Degrees for Students With Non-Computer Science Backgrounds

2026 AI Master's Degrees for Students With Non-Computer Science Backgrounds
2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH: Requirements & Salary

2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH: Requirements & Salary
2026 Guide to Transitioning From Teaching to BCBA

2026 Guide to Transitioning From Teaching to BCBA
2026 Best Ultrasound Technician Certification Programs

2026 Best Ultrasound Technician Certification Programs
2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Jobs That Do Not Require Licensure

2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Jobs That Do Not Require Licensure
2026 Cost per Credit for Online TESOL Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide

2026 Cost per Credit for Online TESOL Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide
2026 Cheapest Online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in New York: Requirements & Certification

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in New York: Requirements & Certification
2026 Easiest MBA Programs to Get Into

2026 Easiest MBA Programs to Get Into