The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jan Jacobs sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 315 publications — 80th percentile
80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Microbiology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jan Jacobs sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 64 D-Index — 54th percentile
54% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.
Jan Jacobs is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium and has a broad publication record focusing primarily on medicine and related biological sciences. Their research spans various subfields, including molecular medicine, infectious diseases, endocrinology, applied microbiology and biotechnology, as well as food science.
The scientist's work addresses numerous key topics, with a strong emphasis on antibiotic resistance and bacterial infections. This includes investigations into antibiotic resistance in bacteria, antibiotic use and resistance patterns, and studies on bacterial identification and susceptibility testing. Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology are also central to their research, alongside studies on Vibrio bacteria and global maternal and child health. Viral gastroenteritis research contributes to their multifaceted examination of infectious diseases.
Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Jan Jacobs include:
Frequent co-authors working alongside Jan Jacobs include:
Jan Jacobs' publications are frequently found in journals such as Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Diagnostics, and the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
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Juanita H Vernooy;Mehmet Küçükaycan;Jan A Jacobs;Niels H Chavannes
Vanessa K. Wong;Vanessa K. Wong;Stephen Baker;Stephen Baker;Stephen Baker;Derek J. Pickard;Julian Parkhill
Misha D P Luyer;Jan Willem M Greve;M'hamed Hadfoune;Jan A Jacobs
Carolina A. M. Schurink;Christianne A. Van Nieuwenhoven;Jan A. Jacobs;Maja Rozenberg-Arska
Juanita H.J. Vernooy;Jan H.N. Lindeman;Jan A. Jacobs;Roeland Hanemaaijer
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Kamala Thriemer;Yves Katuala;Bibi Batoko;Jean-Pierre Alworonga
Nicholas A. Feasey;James Hadfield;Karen Helena Keddy;Timothy J Dallman
Coralith García;Coralith García;Liz P Llamocca;Krystel García;Aimee Jiménez
Sien Ombelet;Sien Ombelet;Jean-Baptiste Ronat;Timothy Walsh;Cedric P Yansouni
J. Maltha;J. Maltha;P. Gillet;J. Jacobs
Philippe Gillet;Marcella Mori;Marjan Van Esbroeck;Jef Van den Ende
Vanessa K Wong;Stephen Baker;Thomas R Connor;Derek Pickard
Birgit De Smet;Birgit De Smet;Mark J. Mayo;Charlotte Peeters;James E. A. Zlosnik
Wim L. Cuypers;Wim L. Cuypers;Jan Jacobs;Vanessa Wong;Vanessa Wong;Elizabeth J. Klemm
Misha D. Luyer;Wim A. Buurman;M'hamed Hadfoune;Gea Speelmans
Sien Ombelet;Barbara Barbé;Dissou Affolabi;Jean-Baptiste Ronat
Catharina F. M. Linssen;Jan A. Jacobs;Foekje F. Stelma;Walther N. K. A. van Mook
Jessica Maltha;Dionicia Gamboa;Dionicia Gamboa;Jorge Bendezu;Luis Sanchez
Leo M. Schouls;Corrie S. Schot;Jan A. Jacobs
M. Drent;J.A. Jacobs;J. de Vries;R.J.S. Lamers
Octavie Lunguya;Veerle Lejon;Veerle Lejon;Marie-France Phoba;Sophie Bertrand
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