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Mario R. Capecchi

Mario R. Capecchi

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Genetics 118 409 394 211 202 276 55708

Mario R. Capecchi publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Mario R. Capecchi between 1965 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Mario R. Capecchi published across 62 years, from 1965 to 2026, averaging 5.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 31 publications in 2023. 3 of the 340 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1965 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 31. Peak 31 publications in 2023. 1965: 1 publication 1966: 5 publications 1967: 3 publications 1968: 0 publications 1969: 1 publication 1970: 1 publication 1971: 1 publication 1972: 0 publications 1973: 1 publication 1974: 1 publication 1975: 4 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 1 publication 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 1 publication 1981: 0 publications 1982: 2 publications 1983: 2 publications 1984: 3 publications 1985: 4 publications 1986: 5 publications 1987: 2 publications 1988: 1 publication 1989: 3 publications 1990: 4 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 3 publications 1993: 6 publications 1994: 7 publications 1995: 8 publications 1996: 8 publications 1997: 9 publications 1998: 7 publications 1999: 7 publications 2000: 10 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 14 publications 2005: 7 publications 2006: 10 publications 2007: 9 publications 2008: 17 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 8 publications 2012: 11 publications 2013: 10 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 7 publications 2017: 11 publications 2018: 8 publications 2019: 4 publications 2020: 6 publications 2021: 3 publications 2022: 3 publications 2023: 31 publications 2024: 1 publication 2025: 2 publications 2026: 1 publication
1965 2026

340 publications in total across all disciplines

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Mario R. Capecchi: publications per year, 1965 to 2026
Year Publications
1965 1
1966 5
1967 3
1968 0
1969 1
1970 1
1971 1
1972 0
1973 1
1974 1
1975 4
1976 0
1977 1
1978 0
1979 0
1980 1
1981 0
1982 2
1983 2
1984 3
1985 4
1986 5
1987 2
1988 1
1989 3
1990 4
1991 2
1992 3
1993 6
1994 7
1995 8
1996 8
1997 9
1998 7
1999 7
2000 10
2001 4
2002 7
2003 9
2004 14
2005 7
2006 10
2007 9
2008 17
2009 11
2010 10
2011 8
2012 11
2013 10
2014 11
2015 12
2016 7
2017 11
2018 8
2019 4
2020 6
2021 3
2022 3
2023 31
2024 1
2025 2
2026 1
Total 340
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Mario R. Capecchi publication distribution in Genetics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Genetics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Mario R. Capecchi sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200
Bar chart with 67 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 45–54 to 703+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 217. Most scientists, 217, have 125–134 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 275–284 publications, is where this scientist sits. 45–54 publications: 6 scientists 55–64 publications: 10 scientists 65–74 publications: 35 scientists 75–84 publications: 84 scientists 85–94 publications: 102 scientists 95–104 publications: 151 scientists 105–114 publications: 175 scientists 115–124 publications: 203 scientists 125–134 publications: 217 scientists 135–144 publications: 205 scientists 145–154 publications: 193 scientists 155–164 publications: 188 scientists 165–174 publications: 170 scientists 175–184 publications: 178 scientists 185–194 publications: 164 scientists 195–204 publications: 173 scientists 205–214 publications: 159 scientists 215–224 publications: 134 scientists 225–234 publications: 143 scientists 235–244 publications: 105 scientists 245–254 publications: 114 scientists 255–264 publications: 92 scientists 265–274 publications: 88 scientists 275–284 publications: 87 scientists 285–294 publications: 80 scientists 295–304 publications: 62 scientists 305–314 publications: 75 scientists 315–324 publications: 67 scientists 325–334 publications: 60 scientists 335–344 publications: 52 scientists 345–354 publications: 40 scientists 355–364 publications: 48 scientists 365–374 publications: 47 scientists 375–384 publications: 46 scientists 385–394 publications: 31 scientists 395–404 publications: 27 scientists 405–414 publications: 40 scientists 415–424 publications: 30 scientists 425–434 publications: 43 scientists 435–444 publications: 29 scientists 445–454 publications: 14 scientists 455–464 publications: 28 scientists 465–474 publications: 21 scientists 475–484 publications: 21 scientists 485–494 publications: 22 scientists 495–504 publications: 17 scientists 505–514 publications: 12 scientists 515–524 publications: 11 scientists 525–534 publications: 8 scientists 535–544 publications: 8 scientists 545–554 publications: 14 scientists 555–564 publications: 4 scientists 565–574 publications: 11 scientists 575–584 publications: 5 scientists 585–594 publications: 11 scientists 595–604 publications: 12 scientists 605–614 publications: 7 scientists 615–624 publications: 6 scientists 625–634 publications: 10 scientists 635–644 publications: 9 scientists 645–654 publications: 10 scientists 655–664 publications: 6 scientists 665–674 publications: 6 scientists 675–684 publications: 6 scientists 685–694 publications: 4 scientists 695–702 publications: 6 scientists 703+ publications: 100 scientists
45–54 publications 703+

This scientist: 276 publications — 72nd percentile

72% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more.

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Number of Genetics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
45–54 6
55–64 10
65–74 35
75–84 84
85–94 102
95–104 151
105–114 175
115–124 203
125–134 217
135–144 205
145–154 193
155–164 188
165–174 170
175–184 178
185–194 164
195–204 173
205–214 159
215–224 134
225–234 143
235–244 105
245–254 114
255–264 92
265–274 88
275–284 87 276
285–294 80
295–304 62
305–314 75
315–324 67
325–334 60
335–344 52
345–354 40
355–364 48
365–374 47
375–384 46
385–394 31
395–404 27
405–414 40
415–424 30
425–434 43
435–444 29
445–454 14
455–464 28
465–474 21
475–484 21
485–494 22
495–504 17
505–514 12
515–524 11
525–534 8
535–544 8
545–554 14
555–564 4
565–574 11
575–584 5
585–594 11
595–604 12
605–614 7
615–624 6
625–634 10
635–644 9
645–654 10
655–664 6
665–674 6
675–684 6
685–694 4
695–702 6
703+ 100
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Mario R. Capecchi D-index placement in Genetics in 2026

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

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 160+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 191. Most scientists, 191, have 62–63 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 118–119 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 24 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 52 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 84 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 112 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 141 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 143 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 145 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 179 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 162 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 175 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 191 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 172 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 184 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 164 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 158 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 150 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 136 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 127 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 111 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 110 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 110 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 102 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 66 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 70 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 54 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 60 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 55 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 45 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 42 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 28 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 39 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 25 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 31 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 34 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 29 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 27 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 22 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 11 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 21 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 4 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 14 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 6 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 10 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 9 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 8 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 9 scientists 160+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40–41 D-Index 160+

This scientist: 118 D-Index — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more.

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Number of Genetics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,342 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 24
42–43 52
44–45 84
46–47 112
48–49 118
50–51 141
52–53 143
54–55 145
56–57 179
58–59 162
60–61 175
62–63 191
64–65 172
66–67 184
68–69 164
70–71 158
72–73 150
74–75 136
76–77 127
78–79 127
80–81 111
82–83 110
84–85 110
86–87 84
88–89 102
90–91 66
92–93 72
94–95 70
96–97 54
98–99 60
100–101 49
102–103 55
104–105 45
106–107 42
108–109 28
110–111 39
112–113 25
114–115 31
116–117 29
118–119 34 118
120–121 29
122–123 29
124–125 18
126–127 27
128–129 22
130–131 16
132–133 11
134–135 17
136–137 12
138–139 21
140–141 4
142–143 9
144–145 14
146–147 6
148–149 10
150–151 7
152–153 9
154–155 8
156–157 8
158–159 9
160+ 96
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2015 - Member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
  • 2010 - Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • 2009 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 2008 - Distinguished Scientist Award, American Heart Association
  • 2007 - Nobel Prize for their discoveries of principles for introducing specific gene modifications in mice by the use of embryonic stem cells
  • 2003 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences
  • 2001 - US President's National Medal of Science "For his groundbreaking research which has revolutionized biomedical research and provided a powerful tool for understanding disease mechanisms and gene functions.", Presented by President George W. Bush in a White House East Room ceremony on June 12, 2002.
  • 2001 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2001 - Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, Lasker Foundation
  • 1996 - Kyoto Prize in Life sciences Production of Knockout Mice through the Development of Gene Targeting Technique and Outstanding Contribution to Elucidation of Gene Function
  • 1994 - Alfred P. Sloan Jr. Prize, General Motors Cancer Research Foundation
  • 1993 - Canada Gairdner International Award
  • 1991 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

Mario R. Capecchi is affiliated with the University of Utah in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and neuroscience. The main topics of their work include neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms, pluripotent stem cells research, CRISPR and genetic engineering, neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration mechanisms, sarcoma diagnosis and treatment, histiocytic disorders and treatments, and zebrafish biomedical research applications.

Capecchi's publications have appeared in several scientific venues, with frequent contributions to Neural Development, Molecular Psychiatry, Journal of Clinical Investigation, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), and Ophthalmology.

  • Neural Development
  • Molecular Psychiatry
  • Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Ophthalmology

They have collaborated often with several coauthors, including Hyung-song Nam, Simon Titen, Jared J. Barrott, Yanliang Wang, and Anne M. Boulet.

  • Hyung-song Nam
  • Simon Titen
  • Jared J. Barrott
  • Yanliang Wang
  • Anne M. Boulet

Recent papers authored by Capecchi or their coauthors include the following:

  • "Lrig1 expression prospectively identifies stem cells in the ventricular-subventricular zone that are neurogenic throughout adult life," 2020, Neural Development
  • "ETV4 and ETV5 drive synovial sarcoma through cell cycle and DUX4 embryonic pathway control," 2021, Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • "The clear cell sarcoma functional genomic landscape," 2021, Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • "Optogenetic stimulation of mouse Hoxb8 microglia in specific regions of the brain induces anxiety, grooming, or both," 2023, Molecular Psychiatry
  • "Comparison in Retreatments between Bevacizumab and Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injections for Retinopathy of Prematurity," 2022, Ophthalmology

Capecchi's subfields of study include molecular biology, biomedical engineering, developmental neuroscience, pulmonary and respiratory medicine, and neurology, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach within life sciences and medicine.

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Neurology

The scientist has received numerous awards and honors, such as the Nobel Prize in 2007 for discoveries related to gene modifications in mice using embryonic stem cells. Other recognitions include membership in the National Academy of Medicine (2015), fellowships of the American Academy of Microbiology (2010), the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2009), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2001).

  • Member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), 2015
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, 2010
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2009
  • Distinguished Scientist Award, American Heart Association, 2008
  • Nobel Prize, 2007
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences, 2003
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2001
  • Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, 2001
  • US President's National Medal of Science, 2001
  • Kyoto Prize in Life sciences, 1996
  • Alfred P. Sloan Jr. Prize, 1994
  • Canada Gairdner International Award, 1993
  • Member of the National Academy of Sciences, 1991

Best Publications

  • Site-directed mutagenesis by gene targeting in mouse embryo-derived stem cells.

    Kirk R. Thomas;Mario R. Capecchi

  • Altering the genome by homologous recombination.

    Mario R. Capecchi

  • Disruption of the proto-oncogene int-2 in mouse embryo-derived stem cells: a general strategy for targeting mutations to non-selectable genes

    Suzanne L. Mansour;Kirk R. Thomas;Mario R. Capecchi

  • Bmi1 is expressed in vivo in intestinal stem cells

    Eugenio Sangiorgi;Mario R Capecchi

  • High efficiency transformation by direct microinjection of DNA into cultured mammalian cells.

    Mario R. Capecchi

  • Regionally restricted developmental defects resulting from targeted disruption of the mouse homeobox gene hox-1.5

    Osamu Chisaka;Mario R. Capecchi

  • Targeted disruption of the murine int-1 proto-oncogene resulting in severe abnormalities in midbrain and cerebellar development.

    Kirk R. Thomas;Mario R. Capecchi

  • The intestinal stem cell markers Bmi1 and Lgr5 identify two functionally distinct populations

    Kelley S. Yan;Luis A. Chia;Xingnan Li;Akifumi Ootani

  • The new mouse genetics: altering the genome by gene targeting.

    Mario R. Capecchi

  • Gene Targeting in Mice: Functional Analysis of the Mammalian Genome for the Twenty-First Century

    Mario R. Capecchi

  • High frequency targeting of genes to specific sites in the mammalian genome

    Kirk R. Thomas;Kim R. Folger;Mario R. Capecchi

  • Sustained in vitro intestinal epithelial culture within a Wnt-dependent stem cell niche.

    Akifumi Ootani;Xingnan Li;Eugenio Sangiorgi;Quoc T Ho

  • The knockout mouse project

    Christopher P. Austin;James F. Battey;Allan Bradley;Maja Bucan

  • Positive-negative selection methods and vectors

    Mario R. Capecchi;Kirk R. Thomas

  • Hox10 and Hox11 Genes Are Required to Globally Pattern the Mammalian Skeleton

    Deneen M. Wellik;Mario R. Capecchi

  • Developmental defects of the ear, cranial nerves and hindbrain resulting from targeted disruption of the mouse homeobox gene Hox-1.6.

    Osamu Chisaka;Teresa S. Musci;Mario R. Capecchi

  • Cells and non-human organisms containing predetermined genomic modifications and positive-negative selection methods and vectors for making same

    Mario R. Capecchi;Kirk R. Thomas

  • Absence of radius and ulna in mice lacking hoxa-11 and hoxd-11.

    Allan Peter Davis;David P. Witte;Hsiu M. Hsieh-Li;S. Steven Potter

  • Mice homozygous for a targeted disruption of the proto-oncogene int-2 have developmental defects in the tail and inner ear

    Suzanne L. Mansour;Judy M. Goddard;Mario R. Capecchi

  • Retinopathy induced in mice by targeted disruption of the rhodopsin gene

    Humphries Mm;Rancourt D;Farrar Gj;Kenna P;Kenna P

Frequent Co-Authors

Kenneth E. Bernstein
Kenneth E. Bernstein Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Rajesh Menon
Rajesh Menon University of Utah
Nancy R. Manley
Nancy R. Manley University of Georgia
Benjamin R. Arenkiel
Benjamin R. Arenkiel Baylor College of Medicine
Ning Li
Ning Li China Agricultural University
Pierre Corvol
Pierre Corvol Collège de France
Geoffrey M. Wahl
Geoffrey M. Wahl Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Anne M. Moon
Anne M. Moon University of Utah
Chu-Xia Deng
Chu-Xia Deng University of Macau
Torsten O. Nielsen
Torsten O. Nielsen University of British Columbia

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