2026 Martin R. Ralph: Neuroscience Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Neuroscience	41	7759	7161	458	418	98	10296

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Overview

Martin R. Ralph is affiliated with the University of Toronto in Canada. Their research primarily focuses on neuroscience, with specific contributions across several subfields including endocrine and autonomic systems, cellular and molecular neuroscience, physiology, behavioral neuroscience, and social psychology.

The research topics explored by Martin R. Ralph cover a range of areas related to circadian biology and neuroendocrinology. Key topics of their work include:

Circadian rhythm and melatonin
Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
Neurobiology and insect physiology research
Spaceflight effects on biology
Stress responses and cortisol
Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
Light effects on plants

Martin R. Ralph has co-authored publications with several frequent collaborators. These include Adam R. Stinchcombe, Pavel Houdek, Martin Sládek, Alena Sumová, and Shu-qun Shi.

The scholar's publications have appeared in scientific journals known for neuroscience and biological rhythms research. Regular publication venues include:

PLoS Computational Biology
Neuroendocrinology
Journal of Biological Rhythms
IBRO Neuroscience Reports

Notable publications authored by Martin R. Ralph include:

Targeted modification of the Per2 clock gene alters circadian function in mPer2luciferase (mPer2Luc) mice, 2021, PLoS Computational Biology
TEMPORAL REGULATION OF GOAL DIRECTED BEHAVIORS: BICIRCADIAN RHYTHMS, RELATIVE COORDINATION AND TIME MEMORY, 2023, IBRO Neuroscience Reports

In addition to their own work, Martin R. Ralph's research field intersects with studies led by other authors contributing to circadian biology and computational modeling, as seen in related papers published in top journals.

Best Publications

Transplanted suprachiasmatic nucleus determines circadian period

Martin R. Ralph;Russell G. Foster;Fred C. Davis;Michael Menaker

2424
Citations
Positional Syntenic Cloning and Functional Characterization of the Mammalian Circadian Mutation tau

Phillip L. Lowrey;Kazuhiro Shimomura;Marina P. Antoch;Shin Yamazaki

1091
Citations
A Mutation of the Circadian System in Golden Hamsters

Martin R. Ralph;Michael Menaker

943
Citations
Circadian rhythm disorganization produces profound cardiovascular and renal disease in hamsters

Tami A. Martino;Gavin Y. Oudit;Andrew M. Herzenberg;Nazneen Tata

372
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The Significance of Circadian Organization for Longevity in the Golden Hamster

Mark W. Hurd;Martin R. Ralph

356
Citations
The Intergeniculate Leaflet Partially Mediates Effects of Light on Circadian Rhythms

Gary E. Pickard;Martin R. Ralph;Martin R. Ralph;Michael Menaker;Michael Menaker

337
Citations
Disturbed Diurnal Rhythm Alters Gene Expression and Exacerbates Cardiovascular Disease With Rescue by Resynchronization

Tami A. Martino;Nazneen Tata;Denise D. Belsham;Jennifer Chalmers

255
Citations
Emergence of Noise-Induced Oscillations in the Central Circadian Pacemaker

Caroline H. Ko;Yujiro R. Yamada;David K. Welsh;David K. Welsh;Ethan D. Buhr

241
Citations
GABA regulation of circadian responses to light. I. Involvement of GABAA-benzodiazepine and GABAB receptors

M R Ralph;M Menaker

204
Citations
Senescence, sleep, and circadian rhythms

S.R Pandi-Perumal;L.K Seils;L Kayumov;M.R Ralph

190
Citations
Do NMDA receptors mediate the effects of light on circadian behavior

Christopher S. Colwell;Martin R. Ralph;Michael Menaker

188
Citations
Bicuculline blocks circadian phase delays but not advances

Martin R. Ralph;Michael Menaker

183
Citations
Day/night rhythms in gene expression of the normal murine heart.

Tami Martino;Sara Arab;Marty Straume;Denise D. Belsham

175
Citations
Circadian phase-shifted rats show normal acquisition but impaired long-term retention of place information in the water task

Bryan D. Devan;Emily H. Goad;T. Herbert L. Petri;T. Elena A. Antoniadis

173
Citations
Mania-like behavior induced by genetic dysfunction of the neuron-specific Na+,K+-ATPase α3 sodium pump

Greer S. Kirshenbaum;Steven J. Clapcote;Steven Duffy;Christian R. Burgess

170
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Circadian rhythms in executive function during the transition to adolescence: the effect of synchrony between chronotype and time of day

Constanze Hahn;Jason M. Cowell;Ursula J. Wiprzycka;David Goldstein

164
Citations
Behavioral Inhibition of Circadian Responses to Light

Martin R. Ralph;N. Mrosovsky

164
Citations
Effects of diazepam on circadian phase advances and delays.

Martin R. Ralph;Michael Menaker

158
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Circadian rhythms, aging and memory

E.A Antoniadis;C.H Ko;M.R Ralph;R.J McDonald

129
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Dexras1 potentiates photic and suppresses nonphotic responses of the circadian clock.

Hai-Ying M. Cheng;Hai-Ying M. Cheng;Karl Obrietan;Sean W. Cain;Bo Young Lee

129
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