World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Karen Reue

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
100
Citations
38384
World Ranking
1509
National Ranking
852

Karen Reue 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 Karen Reue 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: 258 publications — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Karen Reue 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 Karen Reue 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: 100 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.

Overview

Karen Reue is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States. Their research spans across fields primarily within Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with notable contributions to Medicine.

Their work focuses on several subfields including Molecular Biology, Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and aspects of Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health. The central topics addressed in their publications cover Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Lipid Metabolism and Biosynthesis, Mitochondrial Function and Pathology, Sex and Gender in Healthcare, Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors, Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, and Epigenetics and DNA Methylation.

Frequent venues for publishing their research include bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Nature Communications, Nature Metabolism, Nature, and Scientific Reports.

Reue has co-authored extensively with collaborators such as Laurent Vergnes, Carrie B. Wiese, Marcus Seldin, Aldons J. Lusis, and Orian S. Shirihai.

Significant recent papers include:

  • A novel approach to measure mitochondrial respiration in frozen biological samples, 2020, The EMBO Journal
  • Creatine kinase B controls futile creatine cycling in thermogenic fat, 2021, Nature
  • Sex- and Gender-Based Pharmacological Response to Drugs, 2021, Pharmacological Reviews
  • X chromosome dosage of histone demethylase KDM5C determines sex differences in adiposity, 2020, Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • Estrogen receptor α controls metabolism in white and brown adipocytes by regulating Polg1 and mitochondrial remodeling, 2020, Science Translational Medicine

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

  • Lipodystrophy in the fld mouse results from mutation of a new gene encoding a nuclear protein, lipin.

    Miklós Péterfy;Jack Phan;Ping Xu;Karen Reue

  • Lamins A and C but not lamin B1 regulate nuclear mechanics

    Jan Lammerding;Loren G. Fong;Julie Y. Ji;Karen Reue;Karen Reue

  • The metabolite α-ketoglutarate extends lifespan by inhibiting ATP synthase and TOR

    Randall M. Chin;Xudong Fu;Melody Y. Pai;Laurent Vergnes

  • Sterol regulatory element–binding proteins are essential for the metabolic programming of effector T cells and adaptive immunity

    Yoko Kidani;Heidi Elsaesser;M Benjamin Hock;M Benjamin Hock;Laurent Vergnes

  • Metabolic state of glioma stem cells and nontumorigenic cells

    Erina Vlashi;Chann Lagadec;Laurent Vergnes;Tomoo Matsutani

  • Biochemistry, physiology, and genetics of GPAT, AGPAT, and lipin enzymes in triglyceride synthesis

    Kazuharu Takeuchi;Karen Reue

  • UCP2 regulates energy metabolism and differentiation potential of human pluripotent stem cells

    Jin Zhang;Ivan Khvorostov;Jason S. Hong;Yavuz Oktay

  • Limiting Cholesterol Biosynthetic Flux Spontaneously Engages Type I IFN Signaling

    Autumn G. York;Kevin J. Williams;Joseph P. Argus;Quan D. Zhou

  • Lamin B1 is required for mouse development and nuclear integrity.

    Laurent Vergnes;Miklós Péterfy;Martin O. Bergo;Stephen G. Young

  • XX sex chromosome complement promotes atherosclerosis in mice.

    Yasir AlSiraj;Xuqi Chen;Sean E. Thatcher;Ryan E. Temel

  • Metabolic syndrome: from epidemiology to systems biology

    Aldons J. Lusis;Alan D. Attie;Karen Reue

  • Three Mammalian Lipins Act as Phosphatidate Phosphatases with Distinct Tissue Expression Patterns

    Jimmy Donkor;Meltem Sariahmetoglu;Jay Dewald;David N. Brindley

  • Lipin, a lipodystrophy and obesity gene

    Jack Phan;Karen Reue

  • Farnesoid X-Activated Receptor Induces Apolipoprotein C-II Transcription: a Molecular Mechanism Linking Plasma Triglyceride Levels to Bile Acids

    Heidi Rachelle Kast;Catherine M. Nguyen;Christopher J. Sinal;Stacey A. Jones

  • Ath-1, a gene determining atherosclerosis susceptibility and high density lipoprotein levels in mice

    Beverly Paigen;Diane Mitchell;Karen Reue;Arlene Morrow

  • Lipin Expression Preceding Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor-γ Is Critical for Adipogenesis in Vivo and in Vitro

    Jack Phan;Miklós Péterfy;Karen Reue

  • The number of x chromosomes causes sex differences in adiposity in mice.

    Xuqi Chen;Rebecca McClusky;Jenny Chen;Simon W. Beaven

  • Alternatively Spliced Lipin Isoforms Exhibit Distinct Expression Pattern, Subcellular Localization, and Role in Adipogenesis

    Miklós Péterfy;Jack Phan;Karen Reue

  • Erratum: UCP2 regulates energy metabolism and differentiation potential of human pluripotent stem cells (EMBO Journal (2011) 30 (4860-4873) DOI:10.1038/emboj.2011.401)

    Jin Zhang;Ivan Khvorostov;Jason S. Hong;Yavuz Oktay

Frequent Co-Authors

Laurent Vergnes
Laurent Vergnes University of California, Los Angeles
Aldons J. Lusis
Aldons J. Lusis University of California, Los Angeles
Peter Tontonoz
Peter Tontonoz University of California, Los Angeles
Stephen G. Young
Stephen G. Young University of California, Los Angeles
Loren G. Fong
Loren G. Fong University of California, Los Angeles
Arthur P. Arnold
Arthur P. Arnold University of California, Los Angeles
David N. Brindley
David N. Brindley University of Alberta
Anne P. Beigneux
Anne P. Beigneux University of California, Los Angeles
Michael C. Schotz
Michael C. Schotz University of California, Los Angeles
Rita M. Cantor
Rita M. Cantor University of California, Los Angeles

External Links

Personal website of Karen Reue

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:

Best Scientists Citing Karen Reue

Aldons J. Lusis

Aldons J. Lusis

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 116

Stephen G. Young

Stephen G. Young

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 107

Loren G. Fong

Loren G. Fong

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 87

George M. Carman

George M. Carman

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Publications: 55

Jan Lammerding

Jan Lammerding

Cornell University

Publications: 54

Anne P. Beigneux

Anne P. Beigneux

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 38

Robert A. Hegele

Robert A. Hegele

University of Western Ontario

Publications: 38

Bart Staels

Bart Staels

University of Lille

Publications: 37

Michael Ploug

Michael Ploug

University of Copenhagen

Publications: 35

Xia Yang

Xia Yang

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 34

Brian N. Finck

Brian N. Finck

Washington University in St. Louis

Publications: 30

Arthur P. Arnold

Arthur P. Arnold

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 27

Sander Kersten

Sander Kersten

Wageningen University & Research

Publications: 26

Peter Tontonoz

Peter Tontonoz

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 24

Robert D. Goldman

Robert D. Goldman

Northwestern University

Publications: 24

Juan J. Loor

Juan J. Loor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Publications: 22

Trending Scientists

Niels Bent Larsen

Niels Bent Larsen

Technical University of Denmark

Cornelis P. Hollenberg

Cornelis P. Hollenberg

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Shaun Nichols

Shaun Nichols

Cornell University

Patricia K. Kerig

Patricia K. Kerig

University of Utah

Catherine Fischer

Catherine Fischer

Hospices Civils de Lyon

G. Di Chiara

G. Di Chiara

University of Cagliari

Manuel Ruedi

Manuel Ruedi

Natural History Museum of Geneva

Kostas Bourtzis

Kostas Bourtzis

International Atomic Energy Agency

Brandon Dugan

Brandon Dugan

Colorado School of Mines

Stefan Magez

Stefan Magez

Ghent University

Peter Richmond

Peter Richmond

University of Western Australia

Mikhail Prokopenko

Mikhail Prokopenko

University of Sydney

Nor Ashidi Mat Isa

Nor Ashidi Mat Isa

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Jianli Hua

Jianli Hua

East China University of Science and Technology

Anton Kokalj

Anton Kokalj

Jožef Stefan Institute

Giulietta Smulevich

Giulietta Smulevich

University of Florence

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Fastest Online Health Informatics Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Health Informatics Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Military-Friendly Online Health Administration Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Health Administration Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Different Types of Bioinformatics Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Bioinformatics Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 How to Become an Autopsy Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Autopsy Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Can You Get Into a Public Health Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into a Public Health Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 Fastest Online Biology Degree Programs Ranking in Florida

2026 Fastest Online Biology Degree Programs Ranking in Florida
2026 Most Affordable Online Master's in Biology Degree Programs Ranking in the USA

2026 Most Affordable Online Master's in Biology Degree Programs Ranking in the USA
2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Biology Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Biology Degree Online?
2026 How to Become a Credentialing Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Credentialing Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Radiology Tech vs. Registered Nurse: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Tech vs. Registered Nurse: Explaining the Difference
2026 Online Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs That Accept Transfer Credits

2026 Online Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs That Accept Transfer Credits
2026 Is Demand for Bioinformatics Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Bioinformatics Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate

2026 Medical Billing & Coding Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate
2026 Public Health Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements

2026 Public Health Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Sports Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Sports Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

Recently Published Articles

2026 Cost per Credit for Online Library Science Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide

2026 Cost per Credit for Online Library Science Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide
2026 Fastest Online Regulatory Science & Affairs Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Regulatory Science & Affairs Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Utah Online

2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Utah Online
2026 How to Become a Geologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Geologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Most Popular Concentrations in Architecture Degrees

2026 Most Popular Concentrations in Architecture Degrees
2026 What Courses Do You Take in a Healthcare Administration Program?

2026 What Courses Do You Take in a Healthcare Administration Program?
2026 Most Affordable Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs
2026 Online Gender & Sexuality Studies Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Gender & Sexuality Studies Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Shortest Online Sports Analytics Degree Master's Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook

2026 Shortest Online Sports Analytics Degree Master's Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook
2026 Easiest Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs

2026 Easiest Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Arizona – Accredited Schools Online & Campus

2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Arizona – Accredited Schools Online & Campus
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Software Engineering Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Software Engineering Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Military-Friendly Online Data Analytics Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Data Analytics Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Library Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Library Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Art Teacher Certification and Requirements

2026 Art Teacher Certification and Requirements
2026 What Can You Do with an MBA in Information Technology? Costs & Opportunities

2026 What Can You Do with an MBA in Information Technology? Costs & Opportunities
2026 Scrub Nurse vs. Surgical Tech: Explaining the Difference

2026 Scrub Nurse vs. Surgical Tech: Explaining the Difference
2026 Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs

2026 Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
2026 Top-Rated Online MBA Programs for Career Advancement

2026 Top-Rated Online MBA Programs for Career Advancement
2026 MSBA vs. MBA Programs: Explaining the Difference

2026 MSBA vs. MBA Programs: Explaining the Difference