World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
64
Citations
17195
World Ranking
9543
National Ranking
324

Overview

James A. Kennedy is affiliated with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Canada. Their research spans multiple disciplines, with a strong focus on medicine, agricultural and biological sciences, and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

Their work covers several subfields, including molecular biology, food science, hematology, plant science, and cancer research. Key research topics explored by Kennedy include fermentation and sensory analysis, acute myeloid leukemia research, horticultural and viticultural research, myeloproliferative neoplasms diagnosis and treatment, phytochemicals and antioxidant activities, plant biochemistry and biosynthesis, and histone deacetylase inhibitors research.

Kennedy has contributed to multiple publications across diverse venues, with frequent appearances in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Research Square, Nature Medicine, and Blood.

Selected recent papers authored or co-authored by Kennedy include:

  • A cellular hierarchy framework for understanding heterogeneity and predicting drug response in acute myeloid leukemia, 2022, Nature Medicine
  • Lenalidomide promotes the development of TP53-mutated therapy-related myeloid neoplasms, 2022, Blood
  • Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 3 Potentiates Inflammatory Programs in Normal and Leukemia Stem Cells to Promote Differentiation, 2020, Blood Cancer Discovery
  • Anthocyanin Addition Alters Tannin Extraction from Grape Skins in Model Solutions via Chemical Reactions, 2021, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
  • Identification of the global miR-130a targetome reveals a role for TBL1XR1 in hematopoietic stem cell self-renewal and t(8;21) AML, 2022, Cell Reports

Among frequent collaborators, Kennedy has worked most often with Mark D. Minden, Andy G.X. Zeng, John E. Dick, Liqing Jin, and Amanda Mitchell.

Best Publications

  • Identification of pre-leukaemic haematopoietic stem cells in acute leukaemia

    Liran I. Shlush;Sasan Zandi;Amanda Mitchell;Weihsu Claire Chen

  • Flavan-3-ols: nature, occurrence and biological activity.

    Patricia M. Aron;James A. Kennedy

  • Analysis of Proanthocyanidin Cleavage Products Following Acid-Catalysis in the Presence of Excess Phloroglucinol

    James A. Kennedy;Graham P. Jones

  • A 17-gene stemness score for rapid determination of risk in acute leukaemia

    Stanley W. K. Ng;Amanda Mitchell;James A. Kennedy;James A. Kennedy;James A. Kennedy;Weihsu C. Chen

  • Effect of Maturity and Vine Water Status on Grape Skin and Wine Flavonoids

    James A. Kennedy;Mark A. Matthews;Andrew L. Waterhouse

  • Changes in grape seed polyphenols during fruit ripening.

    James A Kennedy;Mark A Matthews;Andrew L Waterhouse

  • Composition of grape skin proanthocyanidins at different stages of berry development

    James A. Kennedy;Yoji Hayasaka;Stéphane Vidal;Elizabeth J. Waters

  • Tannin in Skins and Seeds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Pinot noir Berries during Ripening

    James F. Harbertson;James A. Kennedy;Douglas O. Adams

  • Modeling the initiation and progression of human acute leukemia in mice.

    Frédéric Barabé;James A. Kennedy;James A. Kennedy;Kristin J. Hope;Kristin J. Hope;John E. Dick;John E. Dick

  • Gene Expression and Metabolite Profiling of Developing Highbush Blueberry Fruit Indicates Transcriptional Regulation of Flavonoid Metabolism and Activation of Abscisic Acid Metabolism

    Michael Zifkin;Alena Jin;Jocelyn A. Ozga;L. Irina Zaharia

  • Effect of shading on accumulation of flavonoid compounds in (Vitis vinifera L.) pinot noir fruit and extraction in a model system.

    Jessica M Cortell;James A Kennedy

  • Grape and Wine Phenolics: History and Perspective

    James A. Kennedy;Cédric Saucier;Yves Glories

  • Influence of vine vigor on grape (Vitis vinifera L. Cv. Pinot Noir) and wine proanthocyanidins.

    Jessica M Cortell;Michael Halbleib;Andrew V Gallagher;Timothy L Righetti

  • Development of seed polyphenols in berries from Vitis vinifera L. cv. Shiraz.

    James A. Kennedy;James A. Kennedy;Gordon J. Troup;John R. Pilbrow;Donald R. Hutton

  • Wine and grape tannin interactions with salivary proteins and their impact on astringency: a review of current research

    Jacqui M. McRae;James A. Kennedy

  • Analysis of proanthocyanidins by high-performance gel permeation chromatography.

    James A Kennedy;Alan W Taylor

  • miR-126 Regulates Distinct Self-Renewal Outcomes in Normal and Malignant Hematopoietic Stem Cells

    Eric R. Lechman;Eric R. Lechman;Bernhard Gentner;Stanley W.K. Ng;Erwin M. Schoof;Erwin M. Schoof

  • Relationships between harvest time and wine composition in Vitis vinifera L. cv. Cabernet Sauvignon 1. Grape and wine chemistry

    Keren Bindon;Cristian Varela;James Kennedy;James Kennedy;Helen Holt

  • Assessing the impact of temperature on grape phenolic metabolism.

    Seth D. Cohen;Julie M. Tarara;James A. Kennedy

  • Corrigendum: Identification of pre-leukaemic haematopoietic stem cells in acute leukaemia

    Liran I. Shlush;Sasan Zandi;Amanda Mitchell;Weihsu Claire Chen

Frequent Co-Authors

John E. Dick
John E. Dick Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Mark D. Minden
Mark D. Minden Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
David W. Murray
David W. Murray University of Oxford
Vikas Gupta
Vikas Gupta Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Benjamin L. Ebert
Benjamin L. Ebert Harvard University
Aaron D. Schimmer
Aaron D. Schimmer Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Gary D. Bader
Gary D. Bader University of Toronto
Andrew Judge
Andrew Judge University of Bristol
Suzanne Kamel-Reid
Suzanne Kamel-Reid University Health Network
Mathieu Lupien
Mathieu Lupien Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

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 and Biochemistry opens doors to a wide range of professional opportunities in the USA, especially with the growing availability of online programs. Many students begin their careers with an online biology bachelor's degree, gaining fundamental knowledge that supports various scientific, research, and healthcare professions.

For those interested in more hands-on, patient-focused roles, online nursing credentials are an excellent pathway. Enrolling in an online asn program can quickly qualify you for entry-level nursing positions. If you’re already a medical assistant, exploring ma to lpn programs is a smart way to advance your career and expand your clinical skills.

Alternatively, combining biochemistry studies with a passion for healthy living can lead to careers in nutrition. An online dietitian degree is ideal for those wishing to become registered dietitians or nutritionists.

These flexible, accredited online degrees make it easier than ever to pursue diverse science-based careers, shaping the future of healthcare and research.

Best Scientists Citing James A. Kennedy

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles