World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Best Scientists
2025
Award Badge
Neuroscience
Sweden
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Best Scientists

D-Index
171
Citations
124697
World Ranking
830
National Ranking
14

Neuroscience

D-Index
173
Citations
125748
World Ranking
65
National Ranking
5

Medicine

D-Index
173
Citations
125749
World Ranking
475
National Ranking
12

Kjell Fuxe publication distribution in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kjell Fuxe sits on this spectrum.

38–47 publications: 18 scientists 48–57 publications: 79 scientists 58–67 publications: 193 scientists 68–77 publications: 323 scientists 78–87 publications: 406 scientists 88–97 publications: 452 scientists 98–107 publications: 539 scientists 108–117 publications: 505 scientists 118–127 publications: 522 scientists 128–137 publications: 469 scientists 138–147 publications: 456 scientists 148–157 publications: 459 scientists 158–167 publications: 397 scientists 168–177 publications: 383 scientists 178–187 publications: 350 scientists 188–197 publications: 302 scientists 198–207 publications: 306 scientists 208–217 publications: 262 scientists 218–227 publications: 242 scientists 228–237 publications: 220 scientists 238–247 publications: 203 scientists 248–257 publications: 174 scientists 258–267 publications: 176 scientists 268–277 publications: 175 scientists 278–287 publications: 125 scientists 288–297 publications: 116 scientists 298–307 publications: 127 scientists 308–317 publications: 128 scientists 318–327 publications: 99 scientists 328–337 publications: 89 scientists 338–347 publications: 78 scientists 348–357 publications: 96 scientists 358–367 publications: 66 scientists 368–377 publications: 59 scientists 378–387 publications: 65 scientists 388–397 publications: 54 scientists 398–407 publications: 48 scientists 408–417 publications: 49 scientists 418–427 publications: 34 scientists 428–437 publications: 31 scientists 438–447 publications: 30 scientists 448–457 publications: 31 scientists 458–467 publications: 36 scientists 468–477 publications: 40 scientists 478–487 publications: 35 scientists 488–497 publications: 30 scientists 498–507 publications: 23 scientists 508–517 publications: 26 scientists 518–527 publications: 20 scientists 528–537 publications: 23 scientists 538–547 publications: 20 scientists 548–557 publications: 20 scientists 558–567 publications: 17 scientists 568–577 publications: 14 scientists 578–587 publications: 20 scientists 588–597 publications: 20 scientists 598–607 publications: 19 scientists 608–617 publications: 18 scientists 618–627 publications: 17 scientists 628–637 publications: 11 scientists 638–647 publications: 11 scientists 648–657 publications: 11 scientists 658–667 publications: 8 scientists 668–677 publications: 7 scientists 678–687 publications: 11 scientists 688–697 publications: 10 scientists 698–707 publications: 4 scientists 708–717 publications: 6 scientists 718–727 publications: 5 scientists 728–737 publications: 5 scientists 738–747 publications: 9 scientists 748–757 publications: 9 scientists 758–767 publications: 3 scientists 768–777 publications: 7 scientists 778–787 publications: 7 scientists 788–797 publications: 6 scientists 798–807 publications: 2 scientists 808–817 publications: 2 scientists 818–827 publications: 7 scientists 828–837 publications: 0 scientists 838–847 publications: 9 scientists 848–857 publications: 3 scientists 858–867 publications: 1 scientists 868–877 publications: 3 scientists 878–886 publications: 6 scientists 887+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 887+

This scientist: 1,636 publications — 100th percentile

100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.

Kjell Fuxe D-index placement in Neuroscience in 2026

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

30–31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 172 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 296 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 435 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 459 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 456 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 467 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 478 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 512 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 435 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 425 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 418 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 392 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 357 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 334 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 328 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 260 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 278 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 239 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 250 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 210 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 200 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 189 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 170 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 146 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 113 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 126 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 100 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 99 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 84 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 85 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 72 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 76 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 45 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 43 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 32 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 45 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 50 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 32 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 39 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 27 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 19 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 23 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 16 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 24 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 14 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 15 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 10 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 10 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 13 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 8 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 6 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 6 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 7 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 7 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 10 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162 D-Index: 8 scientists 163+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 163+

This scientist: 173 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Neuroscience in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Best Scientists Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Neuroscience in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Medicine in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Medicine in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Neuroscience in Sweden Leader Award
  • 1989 - Member of Academia Europaea

Overview

Kjell Fuxe is affiliated with the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Their research primarily focuses on neuroscience and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with significant contributions in cellular and molecular neuroscience as well as molecular biology. Additional areas of study include physiology, social psychology, and developmental neuroscience.

The scientist's work explores several main topics, such as receptor mechanisms and signaling, neuropeptides and animal physiology, neuroscience and neuropharmacology research, neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms, and pharmacological receptor mechanisms and effects.

Frequent publication venues for Kjell Fuxe include:

  • Frontiers in Pharmacology
  • Cells
  • Pharmacological Reports
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience

Notable recent papers by Kjell Fuxe include:

  • The Role of Central Serotonin Neurons and 5-HT Heteroreceptor Complexes in the Pathophysiology of Depression: A Historical Perspective and Future Prospects (2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
  • The oxytocin receptor represents a key hub in the GPCR heteroreceptor network: potential relevance for brain and behavior (2022, Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience)
  • Existence of FGFR1-5-HT1AR heteroreceptor complexes in hippocampal astrocytes. Putative link to 5-HT and FGF2 modulation of hippocampal gamma oscillations (2020, Neuropharmacology)
  • Molecular, biochemical and behavioural evidence for a novel oxytocin receptor and serotonin 2C receptor heterocomplex (2020, Neuropharmacology)
  • Galanin and Neuropeptide Y Interaction Enhances Proliferation of Granule Precursor Cells and Expression of Neuroprotective Factors in the Rat Hippocampus with Consequent Augmented Spatial Memory (2022, Biomedicines)

Kjell Fuxe collaborates frequently with several co-authors, including:

  • Dasiel O. Borroto-Escuela
  • Manuel Narváez
  • Luca Ferraro
  • Minerva Crespo-Ramírez
  • Miguel Pérez de la Mora

In recognition of academic achievements, Kjell Fuxe was named a Member of Academia Europaea in 1989.

Best Publications

  • EVIDENCE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF MONOAMINE NEURONS IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. 3. THE MONOAMINE NERVE TERMINAL.

    Kjell Fuxe

  • Ascending Monoamine Neurons to the Telencephalon and Diencephalon

    N.-E. Andén;A. Dahlström;K. Fuxe;K. Larsson

  • Acetylcholine receptors containing the β2 subunit are involved in the reinforcing properties of nicotine

    Marina R. Picciotto;Marina R. Picciotto;Michele Zoli;Roberto Rimondini;Clément Léna

  • Receptor activity and turnover of dopamine and noradrenaline after neuroleptics.

    Nils-Erik Andén;Sherrel G. Butcher;Hans Corrodi;Kjell Fuxe

  • Immunohistochemical evidence for the existence of adrenaline neurons in the rat brain

    T. Ho¨kfelt;K. Fuxe;M. Goldstein;O. Johansson

  • Demonstration and mapping out of nigro-neostriatal dopamine neurons

    Anden Ne;Carlsson A;Dahlstroem A;Fuxe K

  • Evidence for dopamine receptor stimulation by apomorphine

    Nils-Erik Andén;Allan Rubenson;Kjell Fuxe;Tomas Hökfelt

  • Adenosine–dopamine receptor–receptor interactions as an integrative mechanism in the basal ganglia

    Sergi Ferré;Kjell Fuxe;Bertil B. Fredholm;Micaela Morelli

  • Localization of monoamines in the lower brain stem.

    Annica Dahlström;K. Fuxe

  • Evidence for a central noradrenaline receptor stimulation by clonidine.

    N.-E. Andén;H. Corrodi;K. Fuxe;B. Hökfelt

  • Effect of antidepressant drugs on the depletion of intraneuronal brain 5-hydroxytryptamine stores caused by 4-methyl-α-ethyl-meta-tyramine

    Arvid Carlsson;Hans Corrodi;Kjell Fuxe;Tomas Hökfelt

  • Mapping of glucocorticoid receptor immunoreactive neurons in the rat tel- and diencephalon using a monoclonal antibody against rat liver glucocorticoid receptor.

    Kjell Fuxe;Ann-Charlotte Wikström;Sam Okret;Luigi F. Agnati

  • CELLULAR LOCALIZATION OF MONOAMINES IN THE SPINAL CORD.

    Arvid Carlsson;Bengt Falck;Kjell Fuxe;Nils‐Åre Hillarp

  • Intercellular communication in the brain: wiring versus volume transmission.

    Luigi Francesco Agnati;Michele Zoli;I. Stromberg;K. Fuxe

  • Stimulation of high-affinity adenosine A2 receptors decreases the affinity of dopamine D2 receptors in rat striatal membranes.

    S Ferre;G von Euler;B Johansson;B B Fredholm

  • On the projections from the locus coeruleus noradrenaline neurons: The cerebellar innervation

    Lars Olson;Kjell Fuxe

  • Ibotenic acid-induced neuronal degeneration: a morphological and neurochemical study.

    R. Schwarcz;T. Hökfelt;K. Fuxe;G. Jonsson

  • Coaggregation, cointernalization, and codesensitization of adenosine A2A receptors and dopamine D2 receptors

    Joëlle A. Hillion;Meritxell Canals;Maria Torvinen;Vicent Casado

  • Distribution of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) in the central nervous system as revealed with immunohistochemistry.

    T Hökfelt;K Fuxe;O Johansson;S Jeffcoate

  • Targeting adenosine A2A receptors in Parkinson's disease.

    Michael A. Schwarzschild;Luigi Agnati;Kjell Fuxe;Jiang-Fan Chen

  • Effects of some antidepressant drugs on the depletion of intraneuronal brain catecholamine stores caused by 4,α-dimethyl-meta-tyramine

    Arvid Carlsson;Hans Corrodi;Kjell Fuxe;Tomas Hökfelt

Frequent Co-Authors

Luigi F. Agnati
Luigi F. Agnati University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Dasiel O. Borroto-Escuela
Dasiel O. Borroto-Escuela Karolinska Institute
Menek Goldstein
Menek Goldstein New York University
Tomas Hökfelt
Tomas Hökfelt Karolinska Institute
Michele Zoli
Michele Zoli University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Kurt Andersson
Kurt Andersson Karolinska Institute
Sergi Ferré
Sergi Ferré National Institute on Drug Abuse
Sergio Tanganelli
Sergio Tanganelli University of Ferrara
Luca Ferraro
Luca Ferraro University of Ferrara
Anders Härfstrand
Anders Härfstrand Karolinska Institute

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

Exploring a degree in Neuroscience opens many doors not only in research and healthcare, but also in allied fields accessible via online education. Students interested in quick employability and flexible learning may consider online certificate programs that pay well, covering specialized skills like healthcare data analysis or clinical research.

For those seeking a broader academic background, numerous programs rank among the online college degrees with manageable coursework and strong career prospects. Social work is a common alternative or complement to neuroscience, with options like the cheapest online msw programs providing affordable paths to impactful community careers.

Additionally, behavioral careers intersect with neuroscience. Graduates might pursue specialized qualifications such as the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. For budget-minded students, exploring bcba certification programs can be a practical route to working in education or therapy settings.

With flexible options and affordable pathways, online degrees tie directly into dynamic neuroscience and behavioral health careers, making advanced study more accessible than ever.

Best Scientists Citing Kjell Fuxe

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles