World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
47
Citations
7507
World Ranking
18738
National Ranking
7655

Leslie A. Khawli 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 Leslie A. Khawli 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: 133 publications — 18th percentile

18% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Leslie A. Khawli 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 Leslie A. Khawli 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: 47 D-Index — 6th percentile

6% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Leslie A. Khawli is affiliated with the University of Southern California in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with a concentration in subfields such as Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Oncology, and Biomaterials.

The scientist's work covers several main topics, including Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research, CAR-T Cell Therapy Research, Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects, Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research, Galectins and Cancer Biology, Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery, and RNA Interference and Gene Delivery.

Their publication record includes recent papers such as:

  • Principles of N-Linked Glycosylation Variations of IgG-Based Therapeutics: Pharmacokinetic and Functional Considerations, 2020, Antibodies
  • Brain Disposition of Antibody-Based Therapeutics: Dogma, Approaches and Perspectives, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • A Humanized Lym-1 CAR with Novel DAP10/DAP12 Signaling Domains Demonstrates Reduced Tonic Signaling and Increased Antitumor Activity in B-Cell Lymphoma Models, 2020, Clinical Cancer Research
  • Spatio-temporal biodistribution of 89Zr-oxine labeled huLym-1-A-BB3z-CAR T-cells by PET imaging in a preclinical tumor model, 2021, Scientific Reports
  • Advances in Immuno-PET for the Detection of Cancer and Assessment of Response to Therapy, 2020, Current Medicinal Chemistry

These publications reflect Leslie A. Khawli's focus on antibody-based therapeutics, CAR-T cell therapy, and imaging techniques related to oncology and immunology.

Frequent collaborators in their research include Alan L. Epstein, Peisheng Hu, Aida Kouhi, Vyshnavi Pachipulusu, and Long Zheng. This network of co-authors indicates active participation in collaborative studies within related biomedical fields.

The scientist's work has appeared in diverse academic venues, specifically:

  • Antibodies
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Clinical Cancer Research
  • Scientific Reports
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry

These journals cover immunology, molecular sciences, cancer research, and medicinal chemistry, aligning with their multidisciplinary research interests. The span of publication venues indicates engagement with both fundamental biochemical research and clinical applications.

Best Publications

  • Conjugation site modulates the in vivo stability and therapeutic activity of antibody-drug conjugates

    Ben-Quan Shen;Keyang Xu;Luna Liu;Helga Raab

  • Charge variants in IgG1: Isolation, characterization, in vitro binding properties and pharmacokinetics in rats

    Leslie A. Khawli;Sirj Goswami;Ryan Hutchinson;Zephania W. Kwong

  • Effects of Charge on Antibody Tissue Distribution and Pharmacokinetics

    C. Andrew Boswell;Devin B. Tesar;Kiran Mukhyala;Frank-Peter Theil

  • Pharmacokinetics and toxicology of therapeutic proteins: Advances and challenges.

    Yulia Vugmeyster;Xin Xu;Frank-Peter Theil;Leslie A Khawli

  • Impact of Drug Conjugation on Pharmacokinetics and Tissue Distribution of Anti-STEAP1 Antibody–Drug Conjugates in Rats

    C. Andrew Boswell;Eduardo E. Mundo;Crystal Zhang;Daniela Bumbaca

  • Key factors influencing ADME properties of therapeutic proteins: A need for ADME characterization in drug discovery and development.

    Jay Tibbitts;David Canter;Ryan Graff;Alison Smith

  • Enhanced Tumor Uptake of Macromolecules Induced by a Novel Vasoactive Interleukin 2 Immunoconjugate

    Brian LeBerthon;Leslie A. Khawli;Mian Alauddin;Gordon K. Miller

  • Pivotal Study of Iodine-131–Labeled Chimeric Tumor Necrosis Treatment Radioimmunotherapy in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer

    Shaoliang Chen;Like Yu;Changying Jiang;Yan Zhao

  • Minipig as a potential translatable model for monoclonal antibody pharmacokinetics after intravenous and subcutaneous administration

    Yanan Zheng;Devin B Tesar;Lisa Benincosa;Herbert Birnböck

  • Pretreatment with a Monoclonal Antibody/Interleukin-2 Fusion Protein Directed against DNA Enhances the Delivery of Therapeutic Molecules to Solid Tumors

    Jason L. Hornick;Leslie A. Khawli;Peisheng Hu;Jahangir Sharifi

  • Physiochemical and Biochemical Factors Influencing the Pharmacokinetics of Antibody Therapeutics

    Daniela Bumbaca;C. Andrew Boswell;Paul J. Fielder;Leslie A. Khawli

  • Effects of Anti-VEGF on Pharmacokinetics, Biodistribution, and Tumor Penetration of Trastuzumab in a Preclinical Breast Cancer Model

    Cinthia V Pastuskovas;Eduardo E Mundo;Simon P Williams;Tapan K Nayak

  • A Chimeric Lym-1/Interleukin 2 Fusion Protein for Increasing Tumor Vascular Permeability and Enhancing Antibody Uptake

    Peisheng Hu;Jason L. Hornick;Michelle S. Glasky;Aoyun Yun

  • A new chemically modified chimeric TNT-3 monoclonal antibody directed against DNA for the radioimmunotherapy of solid tumors.

    Jason L. Hornick;Jahangir Sharifi;Leslie A. Khawli;Peisheng Hu

  • Comparison of Three Different Targeted Tissue Factor Fusion Proteins for Inducing Tumor Vessel Thrombosis

    Peisheng Hu;Jianghua Yan;Jahangir Sharifi;Thomas Bai

  • Effect of seven new vasoactive immunoconjugates on the enhancement of monoclonal antibody uptake in tumors

    Leslie A. Khawli;Gordon K. Miller;Alan L. Epstein

  • Complete Regression of Experimental Solid Tumors by Combination LEC/ chTNT-3 Immunotherapy and CD25+ T-Cell Depletion

    Jiali Li;Peisheng Hu;Leslie A. Khawli;Alan L. Epstein

  • A novel in vitro method to model the fate of subcutaneously administered biopharmaceuticals and associated formulation components.

    Hanne M. Kinnunen;Vikas Sharma;Luis Rodrigo Contreras-Rojas;Yafei Yu

  • Improving monoclonal antibody pharmacokinetics via chemical modification.

    J Sharifi;L A Khawli;J L Hornick;A L Epstein

  • Generation of rituximab polymer may cause hyper-cross-linking-induced apoptosis in non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.

    Nan Zhang;Leslie A. Khawli;Peisheng Hu;Alan L. Epstein

Frequent Co-Authors

Alan L. Epstein
Alan L. Epstein University of Southern California
Jason L. Hornick
Jason L. Hornick Brigham and Women's Hospital
Clive R. Taylor
Clive R. Taylor University of Southern California
Paul Polakis
Paul Polakis Genentech
Dan L. Longo
Dan L. Longo Harvard University
Yung-Chi Cheng
Yung-Chi Cheng Yale University
Russell E. Jacobs
Russell E. Jacobs University of Southern California
Ryan J. Watts
Ryan J. Watts Denali Therapeutics (United States)
Mahin D. Maines
Mahin D. Maines University of Rochester

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 or Biochemistry in the USA can open the door to a wide range of allied health careers and specialized fields. Many students and professionals are seeking flexible education options to advance or pivot in their careers—especially through accredited online programs.

For those interested in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound tech certification online allows you to specialize in non-invasive medical imaging technologies. Similarly, if you prefer a faster track, 1 year radiology tech programs online offer an efficient route to enter the high-demand radiology field.

Students with a strong foundation in biochemistry may gravitate toward nutrition-focused roles. Explore dietitian masters programs for advanced, science-based training in dietetics and nutrition.

Those seeking a broader clinical skillset can consider medical assistant courses online, ideal for quickly moving into support roles in healthcare settings.

Comparing these online pathways can help you find a flexible degree that matches your interests and career goals in life science and healthcare.

Best Scientists Citing Leslie A. Khawli

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles