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Finland
2026

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
99
Citations
64594
World Ranking
1554
National Ranking
7

Kai Kaarniranta publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kai Kaarniranta sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 478 publications — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Kai Kaarniranta D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kai Kaarniranta sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 99 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Finland Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Finland Leader Award

Overview

Kai Kaarniranta is affiliated with the University of Eastern Finland in Finland and has made significant contributions primarily in the intersection of medicine, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their scholarly focus centers on ophthalmology, with substantial research output related to retinal diseases and treatments.

The main fields of study include:

  • Medicine
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Within these broader fields, Kaarniranta has worked extensively across several subfields, including:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
  • Epidemiology
  • Neurology

The primary topics covered in their work focus on ocular health and disease, with emphasis on:

  • Retinal Diseases and Treatments
  • Retinal Imaging and Analysis
  • Glaucoma and retinal disorders
  • Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
  • Retinal Development and Disorders
  • Ocular Diseases and Behçet's Syndrome
  • Retinal and Optic Conditions

Kaarniranta's research has been disseminated through multiple publication venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • Acta Ophthalmologica
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Anticancer Research
  • Cells
  • Ageing Research Reviews

The scientist has collaborated with multiple co-authors over their career, including:

  • Einar Stefánsson
  • Anu Kauppinen
  • Ali Koskela
  • Janusz Błasiak
  • Maria Hytti

Among their recent publications are:

  • "FinnGen provides genetic insights from a well-phenotyped isolated population," 2023, Nature
  • "Mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction and their impact on age-related macular degeneration," 2020, Progress in Retinal and Eye Research
  • "FinnGen: Unique genetic insights from combining isolated population and national health register data," 2022, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • "Photoaging: UV radiation-induced inflammation and immunosuppression accelerate the aging process in the skin," 2022, Inflammation Research
  • "Autophagy in age-related macular degeneration," 2022, Autophagy

This body of work indicates a consistent research trajectory connected to retinal and ocular diseases, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches in molecular mechanisms and clinical implications.

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (4th edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Amal Kamal Abdel-Aziz;Sara Abdelfatah;Mahmoud Abdellatif

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Fabio C. Abdalla;Hagai Abeliovich;Robert T. Abraham

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Antagonistic crosstalk between NF-κB and SIRT1 in the regulation of inflammation and metabolic disorders.

    Anu Kauppinen;Tiina Suuronen;Johanna Ojala;Kai Kaarniranta

  • AMP-activated protein kinase inhibits NF-κB signaling and inflammation: impact on healthspan and lifespan.

    Antero Salminen;Juha M. T. Hyttinen;Kai Kaarniranta

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) controls the aging process via an integrated signaling network.

    Antero Salminen;Kai Kaarniranta

  • Emerging role of NF-κB signaling in the induction of senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP).

    Antero Salminen;Anu Kauppinen;Kai Kaarniranta

  • Activation of innate immunity system during aging: NF-kB signaling is the molecular culprit of inflamm-aging.

    Antero Salminen;Jari Huuskonen;Johanna Ojala;Anu Kauppinen

  • Inflammation and its role in age-related macular degeneration

    Anu Kauppinen;Jussi J. Paterno;Janusz Blasiak;Antero Salminen

  • Inflammaging: disturbed interplay between autophagy and inflammasomes

    Antero Salminen;Kai Kaarniranta;Anu Kauppinen

  • Terpenoids: natural inhibitors of NF-κB signaling with anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential

    A. Salminen;M. Lehtonen;T. Suuronen;K. Kaarniranta

  • Crosstalk between Oxidative Stress and SIRT1: Impact on the Aging Process.

    Antero Salminen;Kai Kaarniranta;Anu Kauppinen

  • Maturation of autophagosomes and endosomes: A key role for Rab7

    Juha M.T. Hyttinen;Minna Niittykoski;Antero Salminen;Kai Kaarniranta

  • Inflammation in Alzheimer's disease: Amyloid-β oligomers trigger innate immunity defence via pattern recognition receptors

    Antero Salminen;Johanna Ojala;Anu Kauppinen;Kai Kaarniranta

  • ER stress in Alzheimer's disease: a novel neuronal trigger for inflammation and Alzheimer's pathology

    Antero Salminen;Anu Kauppinen;Tiina Suuronen;Kai Kaarniranta

  • Impaired autophagy and APP processing in Alzheimer's disease: The potential role of Beclin 1 interactome.

    Antero Salminen;Kai Kaarniranta;Anu Kauppinen;Johanna Ojala

  • Celastrol: molecular targets of Thunder God Vine.

    Antero Salminen;Marko Lehtonen;Tuomas Paimela;Kai Kaarniranta

  • Astrocytes in the aging brain express characteristics of senescence-associated secretory phenotype.

    Antero Salminen;Johanna Ojala;Kai Kaarniranta;Annakaisa Haapasalo

  • Mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction and their impact on age-related macular degeneration

    Kai Kaarniranta;Hannu Uusitalo;Janusz Blasiak;Szabolcs Felszeghy

Frequent Co-Authors

Antero Salminen
Antero Salminen University of Eastern Finland
Anu Kauppinen
Anu Kauppinen University of Eastern Finland
Janusz Blasiak
Janusz Blasiak University of Łódź
Mikko J. Lammi
Mikko J. Lammi Umeå University
Heikki J. Helminen
Heikki J. Helminen University of Eastern Finland
Heli Skottman
Heli Skottman Tampere University
Arto Urtti
Arto Urtti University of Eastern Finland
Mikko Hiltunen
Mikko Hiltunen University of Eastern Finland
Lea Sistonen
Lea Sistonen Åbo Akademi University
Reijo Karjalainen
Reijo Karjalainen University of Eastern Finland

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