World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Joseph L. Witztum
Award Badge
Best Scientists
2025

D-Index & Metrics

Best Scientists

D-Index
171
Citations
118081
World Ranking
834
National Ranking
501

Medicine

D-Index
173
Citations
122942
World Ranking
476
National Ranking
282

Joseph L. Witztum 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 L. Witztum sits on this spectrum.

101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 611 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 573 publications — 68th percentile

68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Joseph L. Witztum 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 L. Witztum sits on this spectrum.

70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 400 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 173 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Best Scientists Award

Overview

Joseph L. Witztum is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a significant focus on lipid metabolism and cardiovascular health.

Witztum's work encompasses a range of topics, prominently including:

  • Lipid metabolism and disorders
  • Lipoproteins and cardiovascular health
  • Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases
  • Cancer, lipids, and metabolism
  • Diabetes, cardiovascular risks, and lipoproteins
  • Liver disease diagnosis and treatment
  • Metabolism, diabetes, and cancer

The scientist has contributed extensively to fields such as immunology, cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, molecular biology, surgery, and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Their publication record includes 102 articles classified under medicine and 52 under biochemistry and molecular biology.

Frequent publication venues for Witztum's research include:

  • Journal of Clinical Lipidology
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • Journal of Lipid Research
  • Circulation

Co-authorship has been a significant aspect of Witztum's scientific work, often collaborating with researchers such as:

  • Sotirios Tsimikas (42 joint publications)
  • Shuting Xia (15 joint publications)
  • Ewa Karwatowska-Prokopczuk (14 joint publications)
  • Veronica Alexander (12 joint publications)
  • Daniel Gaudet (11 joint publications)

Among notable research papers, several stand out for their impact and relevance, including:

  • Lipoprotein(a) Reduction in Persons with Cardiovascular Disease, 2020, published in New England Journal of Medicine
  • Uptake of oxidized lipids by the scavenger receptor CD36 promotes lipid peroxidation and dysfunction in CD8+ T cells in tumors, 2021, Immunity
  • Niche-Specific Reprogramming of Epigenetic Landscapes Drives Myeloid Cell Diversity in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, 2020, Immunity
  • An AMPK-caspase-6 axis controls liver damage in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, 2020, Science
  • Vupanorsen, an N-acetyl galactosamine-conjugated antisense drug to ANGPTL3 mRNA, lowers triglycerides and atherogenic lipoproteins in patients with diabetes, hepatic steatosis, and hypertriglyceridaemia, 2020, European Heart Journal

Best Publications

  • Atherosclerosis: The Road Ahead

    Christopher K. Glass;Joseph L. Witztum

  • A comprehensive classification system for lipids

    Eoin Fahy;Shankar Subramaniam;H. Alex Brown;Christopher K. Glass

  • Role of oxidized low density lipoprotein in atherogenesis.

    J L Witztum;D Steinberg

  • Evidence for the presence of oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein in atherosclerotic lesions of rabbit and man.

    Seppo Yla-Herttuala;Wulf Palinski;Michael E. Rosenfeld;Sampath Parthasarathy

  • Modification of low density lipoprotein by endothelial cells involves lipid peroxidation and degradation of low density lipoprotein phospholipids

    Urs P. Steinbrecher;Sampath Parthasarathy;David S. Leake;Joseph L. Witztum

  • The oxidation hypothesis of atherosclerosis

    J.L Witztum

  • Low density lipoprotein undergoes oxidative modification in vivo

    Wulf Palinski;Michael E. Rosenfeld;Seppo Yla-Herttuala;Geoff C. Gurtner

  • Autoantibody against oxidised LDL and progression of carotid atherosclerosis.

    Salonen Jt;Ylä-Herttuala S;Yamamoto R;Butler S

  • Lipoprotein Management in Patients With Cardiometabolic Risk: Consensus Conference Report From the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation

    John D. Brunzell;Michael Davidson;Curt D. Furberg;Ronald B. Goldberg

  • Lipoprotein management in patients with cardiometabolic risk: consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation.

    John D. Brunzell;Michael Davidson;Curt D. Furberg;Ronald B. Goldberg

  • Fatty streak formation occurs in human fetal aortas and is greatly enhanced by maternal hypercholesterolemia. Intimal accumulation of low density lipoprotein and its oxidation precede monocyte recruitment into early atherosclerotic lesions.

    Claudio Napoli;Francesco Paolo D'Armiento;Francesco Paolo Mancini;Alfredo Postiglione

  • T lymphocytes from human atherosclerotic plaques recognize oxidized low density lipoprotein.

    Sten Stemme;Beata Faber;Jan Holm;Olov Wiklund

  • Expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 in macrophage-rich areas of human and rabbit atherosclerotic lesions.

    Seppo Ylä-Herttuala;Beth A. Lipton;Michael E. Rosenfeld;Terttu Särkioja

  • Structural Identification by Mass Spectrometry of Oxidized Phospholipids in Minimally Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein That Induce Monocyte/Endothelial Interactions and Evidence for Their Presence in Vivo

    Andrew D. Watson;Norbert Leitinger;Mohamad Navab;Kym F. Faull

  • Interleukin-4-dependent production of PPAR-γ ligands in macrophages by 12/15-lipoxygenase

    Jannet T. Huang;John S. Welch;Mercedes Ricote;Christoph J. Binder

  • Expression of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) in human atherosclerosis and regulation in macrophages by colony stimulating factors and oxidized low density lipoprotein

    Mercedes Ricote;Jannet Huang;Luis Fajas;Andrew Li

  • Oxidized Phospholipids, Lp(a) Lipoprotein, and Coronary Artery Disease

    Sotirios Tsimikas;Emmanouil S. Brilakis;Elizabeth R. Miller;Joseph P. McConnell

  • Pneumococcal vaccination decreases atherosclerotic lesion formation: molecular mimicry between Streptococcus pneumoniae and oxidized LDL.

    Christoph J Binder;Sohvi Hörkkö;Sohvi Hörkkö;Asheesh Dewan;Mi-Kyung Chang

  • IMMUNIZATION OF LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (LDL) RECEPTOR-DEFICIENT RABBITS WITH HOMOLOGOUS MALONDIALDEHYDE-MODIFIED LDL REDUCES ATHEROGENESIS

    Wulf Palinski;Elizabeth Miller;Joseph L. Witztum

  • Role of oxidised low density lipoprotein in atherogenesis

    Joseph L Witztum

Frequent Co-Authors

Sotirios Tsimikas
Sotirios Tsimikas University of California, San Diego
Christoph J. Binder
Christoph J. Binder Medical University of Vienna
Wulf Palinski
Wulf Palinski University of California, San Diego
Linda K. Curtiss
Linda K. Curtiss Scripps Research Institute
Daniel Steinberg
Daniel Steinberg University of California, San Diego
Yury I. Miller
Yury I. Miller University of California, San Diego
Gustav Schonfeld
Gustav Schonfeld Washington University in St. Louis
Edward A. Dennis
Edward A. Dennis University of California, San Diego
Christopher K. Glass
Christopher K. Glass University of California, San Diego
Stephen G. Young
Stephen G. Young University of California, Los Angeles

External Links

Personal website of Joseph L. Witztum Google Scholar page

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

While studying Medicine in the USA is highly competitive, there are numerous related online degree pathways that can help you start or advance a healthcare career. Nursing is one of the most accessible and rewarding options for those looking to work in healthcare without attending medical school.

For registered nurses seeking advancement, phd nursing programs online provide opportunities for leadership, teaching, or specialized research roles. If you're a nurse with an ADN or diploma, pursuing the cheapest online bsn programs can boost your job prospects and earning potential without breaking the bank.

If you have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree but want to enter the nursing profession, consider online direct entry msn programs for non-nursing majors, which offer a fast track into advanced nursing roles. Those worried about admissions requirements may also find online adn programs to be more accessible entry points into healthcare.

Exploring these alternative online degrees enables flexibility, affordability, and various career pathways in healthcare beyond the traditional MD route.

Best Scientists Citing Joseph L. Witztum

Jan Nilsson

Jan Nilsson

Lund University

Publications: 168

Peter Libby

Peter Libby

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Publications: 147

Seppo Ylä-Herttuala

Seppo Ylä-Herttuala

University of Eastern Finland

Publications: 143

Gerald F. Watts

Gerald F. Watts

University of Western Australia

Publications: 141

Christoph J. Binder

Christoph J. Binder

Medical University of Vienna

Publications: 132

Göran K. Hansson

Göran K. Hansson

Karolinska University Hospital

Publications: 127

Sotirios Tsimikas

Sotirios Tsimikas

University of California, San Diego

Publications: 122

Claudio Napoli

Claudio Napoli

University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

Publications: 122

Michael Aviram

Michael Aviram

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Publications: 121

Ziad Mallat

Ziad Mallat

University of Cambridge

Publications: 116

Maria F. Lopes-Virella

Maria F. Lopes-Virella

Medical University of South Carolina

Publications: 109

Johan Frostegård

Johan Frostegård

Karolinska Institute

Publications: 104

Alan M. Fogelman

Alan M. Fogelman

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 104

Bart Staels

Bart Staels

University of Lille

Publications: 100

Aldons J. Lusis

Aldons J. Lusis

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 96

Alexander N. Orekhov

Alexander N. Orekhov

Institute for Atherosclerosis Research

Publications: 93

Trending Scientists

Sahar Obeid

Sahar Obeid

Lebanese American University

Jun-an Lu

Jun-an Lu

Wuhan University

Katrina Williams

Katrina Williams

University of Melbourne

Ronald L. Simons

Ronald L. Simons

University of Georgia

Les C. Cwynar

Les C. Cwynar

University of New Brunswick

Minghua Zhang

Minghua Zhang

Stony Brook University

Nicos A. Petasis

Nicos A. Petasis

University of Southern California

Thomas Voets

Thomas Voets

KU Leuven

Bjarke Bak Christensen

Bjarke Bak Christensen

Technical University of Denmark

Eric E. Roden

Eric E. Roden

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Jerald Hage

Jerald Hage

University of Maryland, College Park

Ahmed El-Shafie

Ahmed El-Shafie

United Arab Emirates University

Shrikanth S. Narayanan

Shrikanth S. Narayanan

University of Southern California

Peter G. Bolhuis

Peter G. Bolhuis

University of Amsterdam

Steven D. Levitt

Steven D. Levitt

University of Chicago

Christos S. Mantzoros

Christos S. Mantzoros

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Related Medicine Rankings & Guides

2026 Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota – Accredited ADN, BSN, MSN Programs

2026 Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota – Accredited ADN, BSN, MSN Programs
2026 Best Online Associate in Sonography Programs

2026 Best Online Associate in Sonography Programs
2026 Fastest Online Graduate Certificate Nurse Midwifery Programs

2026 Fastest Online Graduate Certificate Nurse Midwifery Programs
2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Ohio – Accredited RN to BSN Programs

2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Ohio – Accredited RN to BSN Programs
August 2026 Best Online Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD.) Programs

August 2026 Best Online Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD.) Programs
2026 Best Online Dual FNP/PMHNP Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Dual FNP/PMHNP Degree Programs
August 2026 Best Online Physician Assistant Master’s Programs

August 2026 Best Online Physician Assistant Master’s Programs
2026 Best Online Adult-Gerontology ACNP Graduate Certificate Programs

2026 Best Online Adult-Gerontology ACNP Graduate Certificate Programs
2026 Best Online Surgical Tech Certificate Programs

2026 Best Online Surgical Tech Certificate Programs
2026 Best Online Associate in Physical Therapy Assistant Programs

2026 Best Online Associate in Physical Therapy Assistant Programs
2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Washington: Accredited RN to BSN Programs

2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Washington: Accredited RN to BSN Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate

2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate
2026 Most Affordable Online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership Programs
2026 Best PharmD Accelerated Degree Programs

2026 Best PharmD Accelerated Degree Programs
August 2026 Fast Track LPN Programs Online - 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Month Programs

August 2026 Fast Track LPN Programs Online - 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Month Programs
2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Florida – Accredited Schools Online & Campus

2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Florida – Accredited Schools Online & Campus
2026 Best Online Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs
2026 Fastest Online Master's Degree in Healthcare Management Programs

2026 Fastest Online Master's Degree in Healthcare Management Programs
2026 Best Self-Paced Online RN-to-BSN Degree Programs

2026 Best Self-Paced Online RN-to-BSN Degree Programs
2026 Best RN to BSN Programs With No Clinicals

2026 Best RN to BSN Programs With No Clinicals
2026 Best Online Exercise Science Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Exercise Science Degree Programs

Recently Published Articles

2026 Fastest Online Philosophy Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Philosophy Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Online Construction Management Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Construction Management Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Is Mechanical Engineering a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Mechanical Engineering a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Best Accredited AI Master's Degrees in America

2026 Best Accredited AI Master's Degrees in America
2026 Best Shortest Online DNP Programs

2026 Best Shortest Online DNP Programs
2026 Military-Friendly Online Speech Pathology Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Speech Pathology Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 State-Approved Online Reading & Literacy Degree Master's Programs

2026 State-Approved Online Reading & Literacy Degree Master's Programs
2026 Logistics Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Logistics Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Online Accounting Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee

2026 Online Accounting Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee
2026 Most In-Demand Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Specializations

2026 Most In-Demand Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Specializations
2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Project Management Degree?

2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Project Management Degree?
2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH: Requirements & Salary

2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH: Requirements & Salary
2026 Fastest Online Cybersecurity Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Cybersecurity Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Substitute Teaching License & Requirements in Oklahoma

2026 Substitute Teaching License & Requirements in Oklahoma
2026 Best Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 Fastest Online Urban Planning Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Urban Planning Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Best Online Certificate Programs

2026 Best Online Certificate Programs
2026 Can You Get Into a Speech Pathology Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into a Speech Pathology Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 How to Become a Radiology Technician in Minnesota

2026 How to Become a Radiology Technician in Minnesota
2026 Best Master’s in Christian Counseling Degree Programs

2026 Best Master’s in Christian Counseling Degree Programs
2026 Best Accelerated RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Programs

2026 Best Accelerated RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Programs