World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Lynette G. Sadleir

Lynette G. Sadleir

University of Otago
New Zealand

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
43
Citations
8740
World Ranking
7344
National Ranking
24

Lynette G. Sadleir 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 Lynette G. Sadleir 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: 120 publications — 28th percentile

28% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Lynette G. Sadleir 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 Lynette G. Sadleir 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: 43 D-Index — 24th percentile

24% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Lynette G. Sadleir is affiliated with the University of Otago in New Zealand. Their research focuses primarily on topics related to epilepsy, genetics, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The main fields of study in their work include Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine.

The subfields of study that define Sadleir's research contributions are Genetics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Molecular Biology, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, and Cell Biology. Their research topics involve detailed studies on:

  • Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Genetics and neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Genomics and rare diseases
  • Pharmacological effects and toxicity studies
  • Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
  • Ion channel regulation and function
  • Cannabis and cannabinoid research

The scientist has contributed multiple papers in leading venues. Some of the recent publications include:

  • "Current practice in diagnostic genetic testing of the epilepsies," 2022, published in Epileptic Disorders
  • "Epidemiology of Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy and of Intellectual Disability and Epilepsy in Children," 2022, published in Neurology
  • "New insights into the clinical and molecular spectrum of the novel CYFIP2-related neurodevelopmental disorder and impairment of the WRC-mediated actin dynamics," 2020, published in Genetics in Medicine
  • "NEXMIF encephalopathy: an X-linked disorder with male and female phenotypic patterns," 2020, published in Genetics in Medicine
  • "A standardized patient-centered characterization of the phenotypic spectrum of PCDH19 girls clustering epilepsy," 2020, published in Translational Psychiatry

Frequent publication venues for this researcher include:

  • Epilepsia
  • Neurology
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Genetics in Medicine
  • Epilepsia Open

Collaborative work is evident in Sadleir's frequent co-authors, who include:

  • Ingrid E. Scheffer
  • Heather C. Mefford
  • Samuel F. Berkovic
  • Michael S. Hildebrand
  • Gaëtan Lesca

Best Publications

  • Targeted resequencing in epileptic encephalopathies identifies de novo mutations in CHD2 and SYNGAP1

    Gemma L Carvill;Sinéad B Heavin;Simone C Yendle;Jacinta M McMahon

  • The spectrum of SCN1A-related infantile epileptic encephalopathies

    Louise A Harkin;Jacinta M McMahon;Xenia Iona;Leanne Dibbens;Leanne Dibbens

  • High Rate of Recurrent De Novo Mutations in Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies

    Fadi F. Hamdan;Candace T. Myers;Patrick Cossette;Philippe Lemay

  • GRIN2A mutations cause epilepsy-aphasia spectrum disorders

    Gemma L. Carvill;Brigid M. Regan;Simone C. Yendle;Brian J. O'Roak

  • PRRT2 mutations cause benign familial infantile epilepsy and infantile convulsions with choreoathetosis syndrome.

    Sarah E. Heron;Bronwyn E. Grinton;Sara Kivity;Zaid Afawi

  • GABRA1 and STXBP1: Novel genetic causes of Dravet syndrome

    Gemma L Carvill;Sarah Weckhuysen;Sarah Weckhuysen;Jacinta M McMahon;Corinna Hartmann;Corinna Hartmann

  • Rare copy number variants are an important cause of epileptic encephalopathies.

    Heather C Mefford;Simone C Yendle;Cynthia Hsu;Joseph Cook

  • De Novo Mutations in SLC1A2 and CACNA1A Are Important Causes of Epileptic Encephalopathies

    Candace T. Myers;Jacinta M. McMahon;Amy L. Schneider;Slavé Petrovski;Slavé Petrovski

  • Exome-based analysis of cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory control, and epilepsy genes in sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

    Richard D. Bagnall;Douglas E. Crompton;Slavé Petrovski;Lien Lam

  • GRIN2B encephalopathy: Novel findings on phenotype, variant clustering, functional consequences and treatment aspects

    Konrad Platzer;Hongjie Yuan;Hannah Schütz;Alexander Winschel

  • Sodium channel α1-subunit mutations in severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy and infantile spasms

    R. H. Wallace;B. L. Hodgson;B. E. Grinton;R. M. Gardiner

  • Ultra-rare genetic variation in common epilepsies: a case-control sequencing study.

    Andrew S Allen;Susannah T Bellows;Samuel F Berkovic;Joshua Bridgers

  • Electroclinical features of absence seizures in childhood absence epilepsy.

    L. G. Sadleir;K. Farrell;S. Smith;M. B. Connolly

  • Severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (Dravet syndrome): Recognition and diagnosis in adults

    F. E. Jansen;L. G. Sadleir;L. A. Harkin;L. Vadlamudi

  • Vigabatrin with hormonal treatment versus hormonal treatment alone (ICISS) for infantile spasms: 18-month outcomes of an open-label, randomised controlled trial.

    Finbar J K O'Callaghan;Finbar J K O'Callaghan;Stuart W Edwards;Stuart W Edwards;Fabienne Dietrich Alber;Mario Cortina Borja

  • CHD2 variants are a risk factor for photosensitivity in epilepsy

    Elizabeth C. Galizia;Candace T. Myers;Costin Leu;Carolien G F de Kovel

  • Parental Mosaicism in “De Novo” Epileptic Encephalopathies

    Candace T. Myers;Georgina Hollingsworth;Alison M. Muir;Amy L. Schneider

  • Intronic ATTTC repeat expansions in STARD7 in familial adult myoclonic epilepsy linked to chromosome 2

    Mark A. Corbett;Thessa Kroes;Liana Veneziano;Mark F. Bennett;Mark F. Bennett

  • Heart rate variability in epilepsy: A potential biomarker of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy risk

    Kenneth A Myers;Luis E Bello-Espinosa;Joseph D Symonds;Joseph D Symonds;Sameer M Zuberi;Sameer M Zuberi

  • Early onset absence epilepsy: 1 in 10 cases is caused by GLUT1 deficiency.

    Todor Arsov;Saul A Mullen;Saul A Mullen;John Anthony Damiano;Kate M Lawrence

  • The Genetic Landscape of Epilepsy of Infancy with Migrating Focal Seizures.

    Rosemary Burgess;Shuyu Wang;Shuyu Wang;Amy McTague;Katja E Boysen

  • Erratum: De Novo Mutations in Synaptic Transmission Genes Including DNM1 Cause Epileptic Encephalopathies (American Journal of Human Genetics (2014) 95(4) (360–370)(S0002929714003838)(10.1016/j.ajhg.2014.08.013))

    Silke Appenzeller;Rudi Balling;Nina Barisic;Stéphanie Baulac

Frequent Co-Authors

Ingrid E. Scheffer
Ingrid E. Scheffer University of Melbourne
Samuel F. Berkovic
Samuel F. Berkovic University of Melbourne
Heather C. Mefford
Heather C. Mefford University of Washington
Melanie Bahlo
Melanie Bahlo Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Jozef Gecz
Jozef Gecz University of Adelaide
Rikke S. Møller
Rikke S. Møller University of Southern Denmark
Gaetan Lesca
Gaetan Lesca Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Renzo Guerrini
Renzo Guerrini University of Florence
Christel Depienne
Christel Depienne Essen University Hospital
Erin L. Heinzen
Erin L. Heinzen University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

External Links

Personal website of Lynette G. Sadleir

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 neuroscience often leads to diverse careers in mental health, therapy, and research. If you want an advanced psychology role, consider an online Psy D program. These doctoral programs prepare you for clinical practice with flexibility for remote learners.

For those interested in therapy or counseling, accelerated MFT programs (Marriage and Family Therapy) offer a faster route to licensure and professional practice. These programs are ideal if you want to quickly enter the mental health workforce.

If you’re just starting your academic journey, earning an accelerated bachelor's degree online can save significant time and help you transition into the field sooner. Many of these programs are designed for working adults and provide flexibility without sacrificing quality.

Considering future earnings? Some neuroscience-related majors rank among the highest paying bachelor degrees entry-level, especially for roles in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or data analysis. Carefully researching your options can open doors to both rewarding and lucrative career pathways.

Best Scientists Citing Lynette G. Sadleir

Ingrid E. Scheffer

Ingrid E. Scheffer

University of Melbourne

Publications: 193

Samuel F. Berkovic

Samuel F. Berkovic

University of Melbourne

Publications: 98

Ingo Helbig

Ingo Helbig

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Publications: 92

Pasquale Striano

Pasquale Striano

University of Genoa

Publications: 75

Heather C. Mefford

Heather C. Mefford

University of Washington

Publications: 71

Renzo Guerrini

Renzo Guerrini

University of Florence

Publications: 67

Rikke S. Møller

Rikke S. Møller

University of Southern Denmark

Publications: 60

Sarah Weckhuysen

Sarah Weckhuysen

University of Antwerp

Publications: 56

Federico Zara

Federico Zara

University of Genoa

Publications: 50

Sanjay M. Sisodiya

Sanjay M. Sisodiya

University College London

Publications: 49

Gaetan Lesca

Gaetan Lesca

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1

Publications: 46

Slavé Petrovski

Slavé Petrovski

AstraZeneca (United Kingdom)

Publications: 45

Christel Depienne

Christel Depienne

Essen University Hospital

Publications: 44

Steven Petrou

Steven Petrou

Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Publications: 42

Melanie Bahlo

Melanie Bahlo

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Publications: 41

Leanne M. Dibbens

Leanne M. Dibbens

University of South Australia

Publications: 40

Trending Scientists

Giovanni Agati

Giovanni Agati

National Research Council (CNR)

Masaki Asobe

Masaki Asobe

Tokai University

Kamal Sarabandi

Kamal Sarabandi

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Josefina Castro-Fornieles

Josefina Castro-Fornieles

University of Barcelona

Rebekah Levine Coley

Rebekah Levine Coley

Boston College

Michael L. Schwartz

Michael L. Schwartz

Yale University

Juan J. Vergara

Juan J. Vergara

University of Cádiz

Ian H. Frazer

Ian H. Frazer

University of Queensland

Angus W. Thomson

Angus W. Thomson

University of Pittsburgh

Michael S. Ryoo

Michael S. Ryoo

Stony Brook University

Sagar Chaki

Sagar Chaki

Siemens (United States)

Claude Piguet

Claude Piguet

University of Geneva

Peter Pohl

Peter Pohl

Johannes Kepler University of Linz

Keijiro Otsuka

Keijiro Otsuka

Kobe University

Kenneth W. Muir

Kenneth W. Muir

University of Manchester

Kevin J. Rice

Kevin J. Rice

University of California, Davis

Related Neuroscience Rankings & Guides

2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now

2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?
2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility

2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility
2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist

2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist
2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

Recently Published Articles

2026 What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree

2026 What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree
2026 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Wichita, KS: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Wichita, KS: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 Online Finance Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2026 Online Finance Degree Master's Programs with No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in New York

2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in New York
2026 Best Online Diploma & Certificate Programs

2026 Best Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
2026 Can You Get Into an Applied Behavior Analysis Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into an Applied Behavior Analysis Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 Fastest Online Finance Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Finance Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Military-Friendly Online History Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Military-Friendly Online History Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest Online Master's Degrees in Artificial Intelligence

2026 Cheapest Online Master's Degrees in Artificial Intelligence
2026 How to Become a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in New York City: License Requirements & Salary

2026 How to Become a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in New York City: License Requirements & Salary
2026 Online Public Health Degree Master's Programs That Accept Transfer Credits

2026 Online Public Health Degree Master's Programs That Accept Transfer Credits
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Utah – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Utah – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 Best Online Associate Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Associate Degree Programs
2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI in Healthcare Careers

2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI in Healthcare Careers
2026 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Maryland

2026 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Maryland
2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI Governance Careers

2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI Governance Careers
2026 What Does a Privacy Officer Do: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Salary

2026 What Does a Privacy Officer Do: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Salary
2026 Fastest Online Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
2026 How to Become an Arbitrator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Arbitrator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Online Social Psychology Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Social Psychology Degree Programs
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Finance Degree Master's Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Finance Degree Master's Program?