World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Kevin V. Shianna

Kevin V. Shianna

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
59
Citations
26034
World Ranking
12253
National Ranking
5238

Kevin V. Shianna 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 Kevin V. Shianna 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: 108 publications — 8th percentile

8% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Kevin V. Shianna 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 Kevin V. Shianna 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: 59 D-Index — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Kevin V. Shianna is affiliated with Duke University in the United States and has contributed extensively to the field of medicine, with a particular focus on epidemiology, virology, pharmacology, psychiatry and mental health, and hepatology.

They have published research in venues primarily associated with UNC Libraries, where they have a total of seven publications. Their multidisciplinary work spans several main topics, including:

  • HIV Research and Treatment
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • Influenza Virus Research Studies
  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Blood groups and transfusion
  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Biochemical and Molecular Research

Kevin V. Shianna has co-authored multiple papers with several frequent collaborators. These include David B. Goldstein, John G. McHutchison, Alexander Thompson, Nezam H. Afdhal, and Michael Fried.

Selected recent publications reflect their research activity in 2020 and include the following:

  • Quantitation of Pretreatment Serum IP-10 Improves the Predictive Value of an IL28B Gene Polymorphism for Hepatitis C Treatment Response (2020), UNC Libraries
  • Variants in the ITPA Gene Protect Against Ribavirin-Induced Hemolytic Anemia and Decrease the Need for Ribavirin Dose Reduction (2020), UNC Libraries
  • Common human genetic variants and HIV-1 susceptibility: a genome-wide survey in a homogeneous African population (2020), UNC Libraries
  • Limited contribution of common genetic variants to risk for liver injury due to a variety of drugs (2020), UNC Libraries
  • Single nucleotide polymorphism upstream of interleukin 28B associated with phase 1 and phase 2 of early viral kinetics in patients infected with HCV genotype 1 (2020), UNC Libraries

Throughout their career, Kevin V. Shianna has focused on genetic and molecular factors related to infectious diseases, including virus susceptibility and treatment response. Their publications address connections between gene polymorphisms and clinical outcomes in viral infections such as Hepatitis C and HIV.

Their portfolio of work includes epidemiological and pharmacological approaches that contribute to understanding disease mechanisms and treatment effects. This work intersects with mental health and liver-related illnesses, reflecting diverse interests within medical research.

Best Publications

  • Genetic variation in IL28B predicts hepatitis C treatment-induced viral clearance.

    Dongliang Ge;Jacques Fellay;Alexander J. Thompson;Jason S. Simon

  • Large recurrent microdeletions associated with schizophrenia

    Hreinn Stefansson;Dan Rujescu;Sven Cichon;Olli P. H. Pietilainen

  • A Whole-Genome Association Study of Major Determinants for Host Control of HIV-1

    Jacques Fellay;Kevin V. Shianna;Dongliang Ge;Sara Colombo

  • HLA-A*3101 and carbamazepine-induced hypersensitivity reactions in Europeans

    Mark McCormack;Ana Alfirevic;Stephane Bourgeois;John J. Farrell

  • Interleukin-28B Polymorphism Improves Viral Kinetics and Is the Strongest Pretreatment Predictor of Sustained Virologic Response in Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Virus

    Alexander J. Thompson;Andrew J. Muir;Andrew J. Muir;Mark S. Sulkowski;Dongliang Ge

  • Natural selection on EPAS1 (HIF2α) associated with low hemoglobin concentration in Tibetan highlanders

    Cynthia M. Beall;Gianpiero L. Cavalleri;Libin Deng;Robert C. Elston

  • A Genome-Wide Association Study in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Identification of Two Major Susceptibility Loci

    Sreekumar G. Pillai;Dongliang Ge;Guohua Zhu;Xiangyang Kong

  • A genome-wide investigation of SNPs and CNVs in schizophrenia

    Anna C. Need;Dongliang Ge;Michael E. Weale;Jessica Maia

  • ITPA gene variants protect against anaemia in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C.

    Jacques Fellay;Alexander J. Thompson;Dongliang Ge;Curtis E. Gumbs

  • Clinical application of exome sequencing in undiagnosed genetic conditions

    Anna C Need;Vandana Shashi;Yuki Hitomi;Kelly Schoch

  • Long-Range LD Can Confound Genome Scans in Admixed Populations

    Alkes L. Price;Alkes L. Price;Michael E. Weale;Nick Patterson;Simon R. Myers;Simon R. Myers

  • Common genetic variation and the control of HIV-1 in humans.

    Jacques Fellay;Dongliang Ge;Kevin V. Shianna;Sara Colombo

  • IL28B genotype is associated with differential expression of intrahepatic interferon‐stimulated genes in patients with chronic hepatitis C

    Thomas J. Urban;Alexander J. Thompson;Shelton S. Bradrick;Jacques Fellay

  • De novo mutations in ATP1A3 cause alternating hemiplegia of childhood

    Erin L Heinzen;Kathryn J Swoboda;Yuki Hitomi;Fiorella Gurrieri

  • Cold urticaria, immunodeficiency, and autoimmunity related to PLCG2 deletions.

    Michael J. Ombrello;Elaine F. Remmers;Guangping Sun;Alexandra F. Freeman

  • A Polymorphism Near IL28B Is Associated With Spontaneous Clearance of Acute Hepatitis C Virus and Jaundice

    Hans L. Tillmann;Alex J. Thompson;Keyur Patel;Manfred Wiese

  • An IL28B Polymorphism Determines Treatment Response of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 2 or 3 Patients Who Do Not Achieve a Rapid Virologic Response

    Alessandra Mangia;Alexander J. Thompson;Rosanna Santoro;Valeria Piazzolla

  • Tissue-Specific Genetic Control of Splicing: Implications for the Study of Complex Traits

    Erin L Heinzen;Dongliang Ge;Kenneth D Cronin;Jessica M Maia

  • Rare deletions at 16p13.11 predispose to a diverse spectrum of sporadic epilepsy syndromes.

    Erin L. Heinzen;Rodney A. Radtke;Thomas J. Urban;Gianpiero L. Cavalleri

  • Common Genetic Variation and the Control of HIV-1 in Humans

    Jacques Fellay;Dongliang Ge;Kevin V. Shianna;Sara Colombo

Frequent Co-Authors

David Goldstein
David Goldstein University of New South Wales
Dongliang Ge
Dongliang Ge Apostle Diagnostics
Jacques Fellay
Jacques Fellay École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Alexander J. Thompson
Alexander J. Thompson Ascension Health
John G. McHutchison
John G. McHutchison Duke University
Erin L. Heinzen
Erin L. Heinzen University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Nezam H. Afdhal
Nezam H. Afdhal Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Hans L. Tillmann
Hans L. Tillmann East Carolina University
Andrew J. Muir
Andrew J. Muir Duke University
Elizabeth T. Cirulli
Elizabeth T. Cirulli Duke University

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

Studying Biology and Biochemistry in the USA opens doors to a range of in-demand and flexible healthcare careers. Many students pursue additional certifications and degrees online, allowing them to balance studies with other commitments.

For those interested in diagnostic imaging, completing an ultrasound tech school online offers a direct path to work in hospitals and clinics. Similarly, online rad tech programs prepare students for the fast-growing field of radiologic technology with convenient, affordable formats.

Careers in nutrition and wellness are also accessible through accredited dietetic masters programs. These programs provide advanced knowledge and meet the requirements for dietitian certification. Additionally, becoming a certified medical assistant is possible with flexible options like online medical assisting school, often with financial aid available.

Exploring these related pathways helps Biology and Biochemistry graduates leverage their scientific background while expanding job prospects in allied health, research, and patient care.

Best Scientists Citing Kevin V. Shianna

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles