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D-Index
71
Citations
16986
World Ranking
20005
National Ranking
9965

Joseph A. Galanko publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

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 Joseph A. Galanko sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 295 publications — 16th percentile

16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Joseph A. Galanko D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joseph A. Galanko sits on this spectrum.

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70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 71 D-Index — 1st percentile

1% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Joseph A. Galanko is affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States. Their research portfolio encompasses a broad scope within medicine, with a focus on several subfields including surgery, oncology, genetics, epidemiology, and molecular biology.

The scientist's work frequently appears in a selection of scholarly venues, indicating the primary platforms for their research dissemination. These include:

  • UNC Libraries
  • Gastroenterology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • The American Journal of Gastroenterology
  • Journal of Medical Internet Research

Areas of study central to their research involve:

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
  • Diverticular Disease and Complications
  • Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism

Recent notable publications reflect their research interests with topics spanning clinical trials, cancer mechanisms, and microbiome-related effects on disease. These include:

  • "Mepolizumab for treatment of adolescents and adults with eosinophilic oesophagitis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial" (2023, Gut)
  • "Aberrant Expression and Subcellular Localization of ECT2 Drives Colorectal Cancer Progression and Growth" (2021, Cancer Research)
  • "Fusobacterium nucleatum infection correlates with two types of microsatellite alterations in colorectal cancer and triggers DNA damage" (2020, Gut Pathogens)
  • "Natural History of Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease in North America: A Retrospective Cohort Study" (2020, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases)
  • "Comparative Effectiveness of Anti-TNF in Combination With Low-Dose Methotrexate vs Anti-TNF Monotherapy in Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial" (2023, Gastroenterology)

The scientist collaborates extensively, with frequent co-authors including Robert S. Sandler, Temitope O. Keku, Michael D. Kappelman, John T. Woosley, and Jessie A. Satia. These collaborations highlight a network engaged in gastrointestinal and cancer research.

Best Publications

  • Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia

    Nicholas J Shaheen;Prateek Sharma;Bergein F. Overholt;Herbert C. Wolfsen

  • Burden and Cost of Gastrointestinal, Liver, and Pancreatic Diseases in the United States: Update 2018.

    Anne F Peery;Seth David Crockett;Caitlin C. Murphy;Jennifer Leigh Lund

  • Direct health care costs of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in US children and adults.

    Michael D. Kappelman;Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman;Carol Q. Porter;Daniel A. Ollendorf

  • Liver transplantation for acute liver failure from drug induced liver injury in the United States

    Mark W. Russo;Joseph A. Galanko;Roshan Shrestha;Michael W. Fried

  • Durability of Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus With Dysplasia

    Nicholas J Shaheen;Bergein F. Overholt;Richard E. Sampliner;Herbert C. Wolfsen

  • Tacrolimus for the treatment of fistulas in patients with crohn’s disease: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    William J Sandborn;Daniel H Present;Kim L Isaacs;Douglas C Wolf

  • Food nutrition label use is associated with demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors and dietary intake among African Americans in North Carolina

    Jessie A. Satia;Joseph A. Galanko;Marian L. Neuhouser

  • Circulating levels of inflammatory cytokines and risk of colorectal adenomas.

    Sangmi Kim;Temitope O. Keku;Christopher Martin;Joseph Galanko

  • A High-Fiber Diet Does Not Protect Against Asymptomatic Diverticulosis

    Anne F. Peery;Patrick R. Barrett;Doyun Park;Doyun Park;Albert J. Rogers

  • Eating at fast-food restaurants is associated with dietary intake, demographic, psychosocial and behavioural factors among African Americans in North Carolina.

    Jessie A Satia;Joseph A Galanko;Anna Maria Siega-Riz

  • Common genetic polymorphisms affect the human requirement for the nutrient choline

    Kerry Ann Da Costa;Olga G. Kozyreva;Jiannan Song;Joseph A. Galanko

  • Increased rectal microbial richness is associated with the presence of colorectal adenomas in humans

    Nina Sanapareddy;Ryan M. Legge;Biljana Jovov;Amber McCoy

  • Effect of egg ingestion on trimethylamine-N-oxide production in humans: a randomized, controlled, dose-response study.

    Carolyn A. Miller;Karen D. Corbin;Kerry Ann Da Costa;Shucha Zhang

  • Pantoprazole reduces the size of postbanding ulcers after variceal band ligation : a randomized, controlled trial

    Nicholas J Shaheen;Eugene Stuart;Sarah M. Schmitz;Kate L. Mitchell

  • Probiotic Bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM and Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 Versus Placebo for the Symptoms of Bloating in Patients With Functional Bowel Disorders: A Double-blind Study

    Tamar Ringel-Kulka;Olafur S. Palsson;Danielle Maier;Ian Carroll

  • Serum citrulline levels correlate with enteral tolerance and bowel length in infants with short bowel syndrome.

    J. Marc Rhoads;Emily Plunkett;Joseph A Galanko;Steven N Lichtman

  • The Natural History of Pancreatitis-Induced Splenic Vein Thrombosis

    T Ryan Heider;Samreen Azeem;Joseph A. Galanko;Kevin E. Behrns

  • Percutaneous drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts is associated with a higher failure rate than surgical treatment in unselected patients.

    Ryan Heider;Anthony A. Meyer;Joseph A. Galanko;Kevin E. Behrns

  • Long-term Use of β-Carotene, Retinol, Lycopene, and Lutein Supplements and Lung Cancer Risk: Results From the VITamins And Lifestyle (VITAL) Study

    Jessie A. Satia;Alyson Littman;Christopher G. Slatore;Joseph A. Galanko

  • Reduced serum amino acid concentrations in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis.

    Randy M. Becker;Randy M. Becker;Guoyao Wu;Guoyao Wu;Joseph A. Galanko;Joseph A. Galanko;Wunian Chen;Wunian Chen

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert S. Sandler
Robert S. Sandler University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Nicholas J. Shaheen
Nicholas J. Shaheen University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Evan S. Dellon
Evan S. Dellon University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
John A. Baron
John A. Baron University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Steven H. Zeisel
Steven H. Zeisel University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hans H Herfarth
Hans H Herfarth University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Robert C. Millikan
Robert C. Millikan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
John D. Potter
John D. Potter Massey University
Michael W. Fried
Michael W. Fried University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Linda S. Adair
Linda S. Adair University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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