World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Marcelo Rubinstein
Award Badge
Neuroscience
Argentina
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
66
Citations
16789
World Ranking
2996
National Ranking
5

Marcelo Rubinstein 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 Marcelo Rubinstein 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: 176 publications — 54th percentile

54% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Marcelo Rubinstein 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 Marcelo Rubinstein 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: 66 D-Index — 69th percentile

69% 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 Argentina Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Neuroscience in Argentina Leader Award
  • 2016 - Fellow, The World Academy of Sciences

Overview

Marcelo Rubinstein is affiliated with the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and has contributed extensively to the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology as well as Neuroscience. Their research spans across multiple subfields including Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Cognitive Neuroscience.

Their main research topics cover receptor mechanisms and signaling, neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, regulation of appetite and obesity, biochemical analysis and sensing techniques, adipose tissue and metabolism, memory and neural mechanisms, and neuroscience and neuropharmacology research.

Among the recent papers authored or co-authored by Marcelo Rubinstein are:

  • Cerebellar dopamine D2 receptors regulate social behaviors, 2022, Nature Neuroscience
  • Functional and molecular heterogeneity of D2R neurons along dorsal ventral axis in the striatum, 2020, Nature Communications
  • Hypothalamic Pomc expression restricted to GABAergic neurons suppresses Npy overexpression and restores food intake in obese mice, 2020, Molecular Metabolism
  • Functional and pharmacological role of the dopamine D4 receptor and its polymorphic variants, 2022, Frontiers in Endocrinology
  • The transcriptional regulator PRDM12 is critical for Pomc expression in the mouse hypothalamus and controlling food intake, adiposity, and body weight, 2020, Molecular Metabolism

Frequent co-authors working with Marcelo Rubinstein include:

  • Malcolm J. Low
  • Lucía F. Franchini
  • Daniela Rojo
  • Emma Puighermanal
  • Laia Castell

The venues where Marcelo Rubinstein has often published include:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Molecular Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology and Evolution
  • Journal of the Endocrine Society
  • Nature Neuroscience

Marcelo Rubinstein was recognized as a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences in 2016.

Best Publications

  • Leptin activates anorexigenic POMC neurons through a neural network in the arcuate nucleus

    Michael A. Cowley;James L. Smart;Marcelo Rubinstein;Marcelo G. Cerdán

  • Mice lacking dopamine D4 receptors are supersensitive to ethanol, cocaine, and methamphetamine

    Marcelo Rubinstein;Tamara J. Phillips;Tamara J. Phillips;James R. Bunzow;Tomás L. Falzone

  • Activation of central melanocortin pathways by fenfluramine

    Lora K. Heisler;Michael A. Cowley;Laurence H. Tecott;Wei Fan

  • Locomotor Activity in D2 Dopamine Receptor-Deficient Mice Is Determined by Gene Dosage, Genetic Background, and Developmental Adaptations

    Michele A. Kelly;Marcelo Rubinstein;Tamara J. Phillips;Christina N. Lessov

  • Pituitary Lactotroph Hyperplasia and Chronic Hyperprolactinemia in Dopamine D2 Receptor-Deficient Mice

    Michele A Kelly;Marcelo Rubinstein;Sylvia L Asa;Ge Zhang

  • Hypothalamic Proopiomelanocortin Neurons Are Glucose Responsive and Express KATP Channels

    Nurhadi Ibrahim;Martha A. Bosch;James L. Smart;Jian Qiu

  • Cocaine supersensitivity and enhanced motivation for reward in mice lacking dopamine D2 autoreceptors

    Estefanía P Bello;Yolanda Mateo;Diego M Gelman;Daniela Noaín

  • Absence of opioid stress-induced analgesia in mice lacking beta-endorphin by site-directed mutagenesis.

    M Rubinstein;J S Mogil;M Japón;E C Chan

  • In situ hybridization analysis of anterior pituitary hormone gene expression during fetal mouse development.

    M A Japón;M Rubinstein;M J Low

  • Alcohol preference and sensitivity are markedly reduced in mice lacking dopamine D2 receptors

    Tamara Phillips;Kelly J. Brown;Sue Burkhart-Kasch;Charlotte D. Wenger;Charlotte D. Wenger

  • Dopamine D2 Receptor‐Deficient Mice Exhibit Decreased Dopamine Transporter Function but No Changes in Dopamine Release in Dorsal Striatum

    Shelly D. Dickinson;Jilla Sabeti;Gaynor A. Larson;Karen Giardina

  • The role of the D2 dopamine receptor (D2R) in A2A adenosine receptor (A2AR)-mediated behavioral and cellular responses as revealed by A2A and D2 receptor knockout mice

    Jiang Fan Chen;Rosario Moratalla;Francesco Impagnatiello;David K. Grandy

  • A transgenic marker for newly born granule cells in dentate gyrus.

    Linda S. Overstreet;Shane T. Hentges;Viviana F. Bumaschny;Flavio S. J. de Souza

  • Facilitated glutamatergic transmission in the striatum of D2 dopamine receptor-deficient mice.

    C. Cepeda;R. S. Hurst;K. L. Altemus;J. Flores-Hernández

  • The Dopamine D2, but not D3 or D4, Receptor Subtype is Essential for the Disruption of Prepulse Inhibition Produced by Amphetamine in Mice

    Rebecca J. Ralph;Geoffrey B. Varty;Michele A. Kelly;Yan Min Wang

  • An astroglia-linked dopamine D2-receptor action in prefrontal cortex.

    Zafar U. Khan;Peter Koulen;Marcelo Rubinstein;David K. Grandy

  • Exaptation of transposable elements into novel cis-regulatory elements: is the evidence always strong?

    Flávio S.J. de Souza;Lucía F. Franchini;Marcelo Rubinstein

  • Central Serotonin and Melanocortin Pathways Regulating Energy Homeostasis

    Lora K. Heisler;Michael A. Cowley;Toshiro Kishi;Laurence H. Tecott

  • Dopamine Regulation of Lateral Inhibition between Striatal Neurons Gates the Stimulant Actions of Cocaine.

    Lauren K K. Dobbs;Alanna R R. Kaplan;Julia C C. Lemos;Aya Matsui

  • Disruption of the dopamine d2 receptor impairs insulin secretion and causes glucose intolerance.

    Isabel García-Tornadú;Ana M Ornstein;Astrid Chamson-Reig;Michael B Wheeler

  • A Role for the Endogenous Opioid β-Endorphin in Energy Homeostasis

    Suzanne M. Appleyard;Michael Hayward;Juan I. Young;Andrew A. Butler

  • Ethanol-conditioned place preference is reduced in dopamine D2 receptor-deficient mice.

    Christopher L. Cunningham;MacKenzie A. Howard;Sylvia J. Gill;Marcelo Rubinstein

Frequent Co-Authors

Malcolm J. Low
Malcolm J. Low University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
David K. Grandy
David K. Grandy Oregon Health & Science University
Oscar S. Gershanik
Oscar S. Gershanik Favaloro University
Veronica A. Alvarez
Veronica A. Alvarez National Institutes of Health
Nora D. Volkow
Nora D. Volkow National Institutes of Health
Gene-Jack Wang
Gene-Jack Wang National Institutes of Health
Roger D. Cone
Roger D. Cone University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Sergi Ferré
Sergi Ferré National Institute on Drug Abuse
Bruno Giros
Bruno Giros McGill University
Michael S. Levine
Michael S. Levine Princeton University

External Links

Personal website of Marcelo Rubinstein

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

If you’re interested in neuroscience but want flexibility in your studies, exploring 2 year accelerated bachelor degrees is a great option. These programs can help motivated students complete their education faster and start their careers sooner.

Career prospects in neuroscience and related fields are promising. Many jobs available to neuroscience graduates are among the highest paying degrees and can lead to specializations in healthcare, research, and technology. Exploring the highest paying college majors can also help you see how neuroscience compares to other popular fields.

Financing your education is another important consideration. Many online college courses with financial aid are now available, making it more affordable to pursue an online degree. With the right program, you can gain valuable skills, enjoy a flexible learning environment, and prepare for a rewarding career in neuroscience or related disciplines.

Best Scientists Citing Marcelo Rubinstein

Malcolm J. Low

Malcolm J. Low

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 85

Michael A. Cowley

Michael A. Cowley

Monash University

Publications: 56

Tamas L. Horvath

Tamas L. Horvath

Yale University

Publications: 55

Joel K. Elmquist

Joel K. Elmquist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Publications: 54

Nora D. Volkow

Nora D. Volkow

National Institutes of Health

Publications: 50

Martin J. Kelly

Martin J. Kelly

Oregon Health & Science University

Publications: 50

Oline K. Rønnekleiv

Oline K. Rønnekleiv

Oregon Health & Science University

Publications: 49

Jens C. Brüning

Jens C. Brüning

Max Planck Society

Publications: 45

Roger D. Cone

Roger D. Cone

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 42

David K. Grandy

David K. Grandy

Oregon Health & Science University

Publications: 41

John L. Waddington

John L. Waddington

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Publications: 39

Sergi Ferré

Sergi Ferré

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Publications: 37

Martin G. Myers

Martin G. Myers

University of Toronto

Publications: 34

Bradford B. Lowell

Bradford B. Lowell

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Publications: 33

Richard D. Palmiter

Richard D. Palmiter

University of Washington

Publications: 33

Sally A. Camper

Sally A. Camper

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 32

Trending Scientists

Ranbir Singh

Ranbir Singh

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

Chen-Ching Liu

Chen-Ching Liu

Virginia Tech

Goran Andersson

Goran Andersson

ETH Zurich

O. Faynot

O. Faynot

CEA LETI

Asko Tolvanen

Asko Tolvanen

University of Jyväskylä

Judith Holler

Judith Holler

Max Planck Society

Robert E. Kleck

Robert E. Kleck

Dartmouth College

Shayne McGregor

Shayne McGregor

Monash University

John R. Horton

John R. Horton

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Thomas Henle

Thomas Henle

TU Dresden

Thomas G. Cotter

Thomas G. Cotter

University College Cork

Geoffrey R. Moore

Geoffrey R. Moore

University of East Anglia

Jorge M. Seminario

Jorge M. Seminario

Texas A&M University

Frank M. Faraci

Frank M. Faraci

University of Iowa

Nancy N. Baxter

Nancy N. Baxter

University of Sydney

Matthew J. G. Gage

Matthew J. G. Gage

University of East Anglia

Related Neuroscience Rankings & Guides

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 Neuropsychologist

2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist
2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now

2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now
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 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs
2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference
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 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

Recently Published Articles

2026 How to Become a Nutritionist in California

2026 How to Become a Nutritionist in California
2026 Is Environmental Science a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Environmental Science a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Best Online Counseling Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Counseling Degree Programs
2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Nurse Administrator Degree Careers

2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Nurse Administrator Degree Careers
2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Health Sciences Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students

2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Health Sciences Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students
2026 Cheapest Online Forensic Psychology Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Forensic Psychology Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Marketing Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Marketing Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Financial Aid for Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degrees: FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships

2026 Financial Aid for Online Animal Science Bachelor's Degrees: FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships
2026 Can You Get a Fine Arts Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Fine Arts Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Best Online Doctorate in Higher Education Programs

2026 Best Online Doctorate in Higher Education Programs
2026 Fine Arts Skills Gap Analysis: What Employers Want vs What Degree Programs Teach

2026 Fine Arts Skills Gap Analysis: What Employers Want vs What Degree Programs Teach
2026 Best Environmental Sustainability Degree Programs

2026 Best Environmental Sustainability Degree Programs
2026 Accounting Schools in Texas: How to Become a CPA in TX

2026 Accounting Schools in Texas: How to Become a CPA in TX
2026 How to Become a Mental Health Counselor in Denver, CO: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Mental Health Counselor in Denver, CO: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 Best Online Nutrition Degrees for Community Nutrition Careers

2026 Best Online Nutrition Degrees for Community Nutrition Careers
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Photography Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Photography Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Graduate Assistantships for Speech Pathology Students: What to Know

2026 Graduate Assistantships for Speech Pathology Students: What to Know
2026 Best Online Master's in Clinical Research Management for Pharmacovigilance Careers

2026 Best Online Master's in Clinical Research Management for Pharmacovigilance Careers
2026 Most Affordable Online Animation Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Animation Degree Programs
2026 Different Types of Behavioral Health Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Behavioral Health Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 Information Technology Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns

2026 Information Technology Career Outcomes by Degree Level Report: Pay, Employment, and Advancement Patterns