The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John M. Jakicic sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 582 publications — 70th percentile
70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John M. Jakicic sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 100 D-Index — 60th percentile
60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.
John M. Jakicic is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh in the United States and has a substantial body of work primarily in the field of Medicine. Their research emphasizes subfields including Physiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Clinical Psychology, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
The scientist's research topics cover a variety of interconnected areas. These include Physical Activity and Health, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet, Cardiovascular and Exercise Physiology, Eating Disorders and Behaviors, Obesity and Health Practices, Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes, and Diet and Metabolism Studies.
Jakicic has published frequently in several venues, with the top publication outlets including Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Obesity, Circulation, the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, and UNC Libraries. This selection of venues reflects a focus on exercise science, obesity research, cardiovascular health, and clinical approaches to sports medicine.
Recent notable publications list several collaborative works on topics related to exercise, diabetes, obesity, and surgical outcomes. These papers include:
Frequent co-authors associated with Jakicic's research include Renee J. Rogers, Kirk I. Erickson, Chaeryon Kang, Audrey M. Collins, and Jeffrey M. Burns, with collaborations ranging from 16 to 36 joint works per individual.
Michael D. Jensen;Donna H. Ryan;Caroline M. Apovian;Jamy D. Ard
Robert H. Eckel;John M. Jakicic;Jamy D. Ard;Janet M. de Jesus
Michael D. Jensen;Donna H. Ryan;Caroline M. Apovian;Jamy D. Ard
R. R. Wing;P. Bolin;F. L. Brancati;G. A. Bray
Joseph E. Donnelly;Steven N. Blair;John M. Jakicic;Melinda M. Manore
Rena R. Wing;Judy L. Bahnson;George A. Bray;Jeanne M. Clark
Mark Espeland;Xavier Pi-Sunyer;George Blackburn;Frederick L. Brancati
John M. Jakicic;Kristine Clark;Ellen Coleman;Joseph E. Donnelly
Robert H. Eckel;John M. Jakicic;Jamy D. Ard;Janet M. de Jesus
Thomas A Wadden;Delia Smith West;Linda Delahanty
J.M Jakicic;B.H Marcus;K.I Gallagher;M Napolitano
John M. Jakicic;Carena Winters;Wei Lang;Rena R. Wing
Carol A Janney;John M Jakicic
Bret H. Goodpaster;James P. DeLany;Amy D. Otto;Lewis Kuller
George A Bray;William E Heisel;Ashkan Afshin;Michael D Jensen
Andrea L. Dunn;Ross E. Andersen;John M. Jakicic
Joseph E. Donnelly;James O. Hill;Dennis J. Jacobsen;Jeffrey Potteiger;Jeffrey Potteiger
Edward Gregg;John Jakicic;George Blackburn
Rena R. Wing;Michael G. Goldstein;Kelly J. Acton;Leann L. Birch
Michael D. Jensen;H. Ryan;M. Apovian;Catherine M. Loria
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