World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Genetics

D-Index
52
Citations
19657
World Ranking
3760
National Ranking
1623

Overview

Jeffrey G. Lawrence is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields including Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as the Social Sciences. The work notably intersects subfields such as Molecular Biology, Literature and Literary Theory, Sociology and Political Science, and Cultural Studies.

The scientist's main research topics cover a diverse array of areas, including:

  • Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies
  • Australian History and Society
  • Caribbean history, culture, and politics
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics

Their publication record includes papers across various reputable venues. Some recent publications include:

  • "The Global Anglophone: An Institutional Argument" (2023) published in Interventions
  • "Selection for ancient periodic motifs that do not impart DNA bending" (2020) published in PLoS Genetics
  • "Personalized medicine: a quality by design approach to printable tablet production" (2025) published in RSC Pharmaceutics

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Jeffrey G. Lawrence include:

  • Aletheia Atzinger
  • Thomas P. Forbes
  • Olivia Agolini
  • Zainab Altamimi

The scientist's work has been disseminated through various venues, with noteworthy contributions to:

  • Interventions
  • PLoS Genetics
  • RSC Pharmaceutics

Best Publications

  • Lateral gene transfer and the nature of bacterial innovation

    Howard Ochman;Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Eduardo A. Groisman

  • Re-evaluating prokaryotic species

    Dirk Gevers;Frederick M. Cohan;Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Brian G. Spratt

  • Molecular archaeology of the Escherichia coli genome

    Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Howard Ochman

  • Prokaryotic Evolution in Light of Gene Transfer

    J. Peter Gogarten;W. Ford Doolittle;Jeffrey G. Lawrence

  • Amelioration of Bacterial Genomes: Rates of Change and Exchange

    Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Howard Ochman

  • Origins of Highly Mosaic Mycobacteriophage Genomes

    Marisa L Pedulla;Michael E Ford;Jennifer M Houtz;Tharun Karthikeyan

  • Selfish Operons: Horizontal Transfer May Drive the Evolution of Gene Clusters

    Jeffrey G. Lawrence;John R. Roth

  • COBALAMIN (COENZYME B12): Synthesis and Biological Significance

    J R Roth;J G Lawrence;T A Bobik

  • The origins and ongoing evolution of viruses

    Roger W. Hendrix;Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Graham F. Hatfull;Sherwood Casjens

  • Gene transfer, speciation, and the evolution of bacterial genomes.

    Jeffrey G Lawrence

  • Comparative genomic analysis of 60 Mycobacteriophage genomes: genome clustering, gene acquisition, and gene size.

    Graham F. Hatfull;Deborah Jacobs-Sera;Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Welkin H. Pope

  • Selfish operons: the evolutionary impact of gene clustering in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

    Jeffrey Lawrence

  • Imbroglios of Viral Taxonomy: Genetic Exchange and Failings of Phenetic Approaches

    Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Graham F. Hatfull;Roger W. Hendrix

  • Characterization of the cobalamin (vitamin B12) biosynthetic genes of Salmonella typhimurium.

    J R Roth;J G Lawrence;M Rubenfield;S Kieffer-Higgins

  • Exploring the Mycobacteriophage Metaproteome: Phage Genomics as an Educational Platform

    Graham F Hatfull;Marisa L Pedulla;Deborah Jacobs-Sera;Pauline M Cichon

  • Reconciling the many faces of lateral gene transfer

    Jeffrey G. Lawrence;Howard Ochman

  • Whole Genome Comparison of a Large Collection of Mycobacteriophages Reveals a Continuum of Phage Genetic Diversity

    Welkin H Pope;Charles A Bowman;Daniel A Russell;Deborah Jacobs-Sera

  • Gene transfer in bacteria: speciation without species?

    Jeffrey G. Lawrence

  • Where are the pseudogenes in bacterial genomes

    Jeffrey G Lawrence;Roger W Hendrix;Sherwood Casjens

  • Selfish operons and speciation by gene transfer

    Jeffrey G. Lawrence

Frequent Co-Authors

Roger W. Hendrix
Roger W. Hendrix University of Pittsburgh
Graham F. Hatfull
Graham F. Hatfull University of Pittsburgh
Daniel L. Hartl
Daniel L. Hartl Harvard University
Howard Ochman
Howard Ochman The University of Texas at Austin
John R. Roth
John R. Roth University of California, Davis
William R. Jacobs
William R. Jacobs Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Jonathan N. Pruitt
Jonathan N. Pruitt McMaster University
Sherwood R. Casjens
Sherwood R. Casjens University of Utah
George M. Church
George M. Church Harvard University
W. Ford Doolittle
W. Ford Doolittle Dalhousie University

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 Genetics in the USA opens doors to a range of diverse career paths across healthcare, research, and biotechnology. Online degrees are making these fields more accessible than ever, even for working professionals looking to advance their careers or shift into specialized roles.

For those who already have a nursing background, the rn to bsn with no clinical hours programs can be a convenient, flexible option to upskill without the need for additional clinical time. Alternatively, nurses looking for leadership or specialized clinical roles can explore options like short dnp programs or the dnp programs that emphasize advanced competencies and career advancement.

If you’re seeking a faster entry point into healthcare, an accelerated cma program can get you career-ready in just weeks. These pathways not only offer flexibility and speed but also help meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in genetics-related fields and beyond.

Best Scientists Citing Jeffrey G. Lawrence

Trending Scientists