World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Medicine 106 6518 6128 70 66 787 43057

Ling Qin publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Ling Qin between 1997 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Ling Qin published across 30 years, from 1997 to 2026, averaging 29.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 72 publications in 2010. 18 of the 890 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 72. Peak 72 publications in 2010. 1997: 1 publication 1998: 18 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 9 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 15 publications 2004: 12 publications 2005: 23 publications 2006: 23 publications 2007: 28 publications 2008: 58 publications 2009: 39 publications 2010: 72 publications 2011: 28 publications 2012: 27 publications 2013: 49 publications 2014: 46 publications 2015: 52 publications 2016: 46 publications 2017: 42 publications 2018: 40 publications 2019: 37 publications 2020: 57 publications 2021: 67 publications 2022: 12 publications 2023: 17 publications 2024: 32 publications 2025: 17 publications 2026: 1 publication
1997 2026

890 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
Ling Qin: publications per year, 1997 to 2026
Year Publications
1997 1
1998 18
1999 5
2000 9
2001 9
2002 8
2003 15
2004 12
2005 23
2006 23
2007 28
2008 58
2009 39
2010 72
2011 28
2012 27
2013 49
2014 46
2015 52
2016 46
2017 42
2018 40
2019 37
2020 57
2021 67
2022 12
2023 17
2024 32
2025 17
2026 1
Total 890
Download as CSV

Ling Qin publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

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

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 86 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 101–120 to 1,796+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 922. Most scientists, 922, have 341–360 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 781–800 publications, is where this scientist sits. 101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 610 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101–120 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 787 publications — 86th percentile

86% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

View publications distribution as a table
Number of Medicine scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
101–120 5
121–140 26
141–160 73
161–180 155
181–200 230
201–220 363
221–240 487
241–260 545
261–280 722
281–300 768
301–320 834
321–340 895
341–360 922
361–380 838
381–400 861
401–420 918
421–440 806
441–460 771
461–480 751
481–500 713
501–520 617
521–540 610
541–560 537
561–580 504
581–600 509
601–620 396
621–640 386
641–660 371
661–680 340
681–700 336
701–720 307
721–740 259
741–760 230
761–780 228
781–800 217 787
801–820 204
821–840 186
841–860 177
861–880 155
881–900 139
901–920 145
921–940 116
941–960 133
961–980 91
981–1,000 96
1,001–1,020 77
1,021–1,040 70
1,041–1,060 63
1,061–1,080 77
1,081–1,100 49
1,101–1,120 54
1,121–1,140 49
1,141–1,160 51
1,161–1,180 35
1,181–1,200 39
1,201–1,220 26
1,221–1,240 37
1,241–1,260 36
1,261–1,280 27
1,281–1,300 32
1,301–1,320 28
1,321–1,340 17
1,341–1,360 30
1,361–1,380 28
1,381–1,400 17
1,401–1,420 21
1,421–1,440 15
1,441–1,460 12
1,461–1,480 12
1,481–1,500 18
1,501–1,520 14
1,521–1,540 17
1,541–1,560 15
1,561–1,580 6
1,581–1,600 2
1,601–1,620 12
1,621–1,640 11
1,641–1,660 8
1,661–1,680 5
1,681–1,700 5
1,701–1,720 10
1,721–1,740 12
1,741–1,760 14
1,761–1,780 6
1,781–1,795 5
1,796+ 100
Download as CSV

Ling Qin D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

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

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 75 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 217+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,027. Most scientists, 1,027, have 82–83 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 106–107 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 399 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70–71 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 106 D-Index — 69th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

View D-Index distribution as a table
Number of Medicine scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 226
72–73 391
74–75 574
76–77 730
78–79 891
80–81 972
82–83 1,027
84–85 1,003
86–87 960
88–89 970
90–91 922
92–93 839
94–95 808
96–97 779
98–99 668
100–101 611
102–103 630
104–105 513
106–107 541 106
108–109 445
110–111 429
112–113 399
114–115 393
116–117 318
118–119 302
120–121 287
122–123 255
124–125 256
126–127 252
128–129 230
130–131 179
132–133 168
134–135 163
136–137 159
138–139 134
140–141 134
142–143 118
144–145 109
146–147 106
148–149 74
150–151 79
152–153 80
154–155 87
156–157 57
158–159 74
160–161 69
162–163 60
164–165 53
166–167 39
168–169 42
170–171 32
172–173 39
174–175 40
176–177 28
178–179 19
180–181 23
182–183 31
184–185 18
186–187 20
188–189 22
190–191 13
192–193 21
194–195 12
196–197 12
198–199 14
200–201 15
202–203 13
204–205 10
206–207 8
208–209 4
210–211 12
212–213 11
214–215 10
216 4
217+ 98
Download as CSV

Overview

Ling Qin is affiliated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong in China. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with significant contributions in Molecular Biology, Rheumatology, Genetics, Cancer Research, and Oncology as subfields of study.

Their work extensively covers topics such as Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms, Mesenchymal Stem Cell Research, Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology, Musculoskeletal Pain and Rehabilitation, Bone Metabolism and Diseases, Single-cell and Spatial Transcriptomics, and Cell Adhesion Molecules Research.

Ling Qin has contributed to several research papers in prominent scientific publications. Notable papers include:

  • Single cell transcriptomics identifies a unique adipose lineage cell population that regulates bone marrow environment (2020, eLife)
  • SOX9 keeps growth plates and articular cartilage healthy by inhibiting chondrocyte dedifferentiation/osteoblastic redifferentiation (2021, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
  • Bone marrow adipogenic lineage precursors promote osteoclastogenesis in bone remodeling and pathologic bone loss (2020, Journal of Clinical Investigation)
  • Targeting cartilage EGFR pathway for osteoarthritis treatment (2021, Science Translational Medicine)
  • FLASH Proton Radiotherapy Spares Normal Epithelial and Mesenchymal Tissues While Preserving Sarcoma Response (2021, Cancer Research)

Ling Qin collaborates with a group of frequent co-authors, including Lutian Yao, Leilei Zhong, Yulong Wei, Yejia Zhang, and Nathaniel A. Dyment. Their works appear repeatedly in various scientific journals.

Frequently chosen publication venues where Ling Qin's work is published include bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, eLife, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Best Publications

  • Visible Light-Induced 3D Bioprinting Technologies and Corresponding Bioink Materials for Tissue Engineering: A Review

    Zizhuo Zheng;David Eglin;Mauro Alini;Geoff R. Richards

  • Implant-derived magnesium induces local neuronal production of CGRP to improve bone-fracture healing in rats

    Yifeng Zhang;Jiankun Xu;Ye Chun Ruan;Mei Kuen Yu

  • Current status on clinical applications of magnesium-based orthopaedic implants: A review from clinical translational perspective.

    Dewei Zhao;Frank Witte;Faqiang Lu;Jiali Wang

  • Recent developments and challenges of lower extremity exoskeletons.

    Bing Chen;Hao Ma;Lai-Yin Qin;Fei Gao

  • In vitro and in vivo studies on a Mg-Sr binary alloy system developed as a new kind of biodegradable metal.

    X.N. Gu;X.H. Xie;X.H. Xie;N. Li;Y.F. Zheng

  • Osteogenic magnesium incorporated into PLGA/TCP porous scaffold by 3D printing for repairing challenging bone defect.

    Yuxiao Lai;Ye Li;Huijuan Cao;Jing Long

  • Recommendation for modifying current cytotoxicity testing standards for biodegradable magnesium-based materials

    Jiali Wang;Frank Witte;Tingfei Xi;Yufeng Zheng

  • Bone defect animal models for testing efficacy of bone substitute biomaterials

    Ye Li;Shu-Kui Chen;Long Li;Ling Qin;Ling Qin

  • A delivery system targeting bone formation surfaces to facilitate RNAi-based anabolic therapy

    Ge Zhang;Baosheng Guo;Heng Wu;Tao Tang

  • Biodegradable Magnesium-Based Implants in Orthopedics-A General Review and Perspectives.

    Jia-Li Wang;Jia-Li Wang;Jian-Kun Xu;Chelsea Hopkins;Dick Ho-Kiu Chow

  • Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

    Dewei Zhao;Shibo Huang;Faqiang Lu;Benjie Wang

  • Parathyroid hormone: a double-edged sword for bone metabolism

    Ling Qin;Liza J. Raggatt;Nicola C. Partridge

  • Histidine kinases: diversity of domain organization.

    Rinku Dutta;Ling Qin;Masayori Inouye

  • Epimedium‐Derived Phytoestrogen Flavonoids Exert Beneficial Effect on Preventing Bone Loss in Late Postmenopausal Women: A 24‐Month Randomized, Double‐Blind and Placebo‐Controlled Trial

    Ge Zhang;Ge Zhang;Ling Qin;Yinyu Shi

  • A randomized, prospective study of the effects of Tai Chi Chun exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

    Kaiming Chan;Ling Qin;Mingchu Lau;Jean Woo

  • Effects of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on early stages of tendon healing: A rat patellar tendon model

    Barbara P Chan;Sai-chuen Fu;Ling Qin;Kwong-man Lee

  • Cartilage regeneration using mesenchymal stem cells and a PLGA-gelatin/chondroitin/hyaluronate hybrid scaffold.

    Hongbin Fan;Yunyu Hu;Chunli Zhang;Xusheng Li

  • High-Frequency Whole-Body Vibration Improves Balancing Ability in Elderly Women

    Wing Hoi Cheung;Hoi Wa Mok;Ling Qin;Pan Ching Sze

  • Parathyroid Hormone Stimulates Osteoblastic Expression of MCP-1 to Recruit and Increase the Fusion of Pre/Osteoclasts *

    Xin Li;Ling Qin;Marika Bergenstock;Laura M. Bevelock

Frequent Co-Authors

Ge Zhang
Ge Zhang Hong Kong Baptist University
Gang Li
Gang Li Chinese University of Hong Kong
Arthur F. T. Mak
Arthur F. T. Mak Chinese University of Hong Kong
Yong-Ping Zheng
Yong-Ping Zheng Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Yufeng Zheng
Yufeng Zheng Peking University
Tingting Tang
Tingting Tang Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Ping-Chung Leung
Ping-Chung Leung Chinese University of Hong Kong
Yi Li
Yi Li University of Manchester
Frank Ko
Frank Ko University of British Columbia
Wei-Hsin Liao
Wei-Hsin Liao Chinese University of Hong Kong

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

Interested in healthcare careers but seeking flexible online study options? A range of in-demand degrees and certifications are available for U.S. and international students—often at a lower cost than traditional campus-based programs.

For pharmacy professionals, online pharm d programs offer pathways to an advanced degree, providing the scientific and clinical knowledge needed for pharmacist roles. Those drawn to healthcare technology may consider a him bachelor's degree online, which prepares graduates to manage medical data, patient privacy, and healthcare information systems.

Another popular option is enrolling in a low cost medical coding and billing online program. This career pathway allows you to quickly gain valuable skills for entry-level roles managing insurance claims, health records, and coding patient services.

Additionally, licensed nurses can advance their careers with the most affordable online nurse practitioner programs, which offer training for primary and specialized care roles. These accessible options make it easier for students everywhere to join the growing healthcare workforce.

Best Scientists Citing Ling Qin

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles