The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Matam Vijay-Kumar sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 249 publications — 67th percentile
67% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Matam Vijay-Kumar sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 64 D-Index — 52nd percentile
52% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.
Matam Vijay-Kumar is affiliated with the University of Toledo in the United States and has contributed extensively to the fields of medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their research spans a range of interconnected topics including gut microbiota and health, diet and metabolism studies, liver disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as neurobiological aspects related to tryptophan and brain disorders.
The scientist's work is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach that integrates molecular biology, physiology, immunology, genetics, and epidemiology. This diverse expertise supports investigations into the interactions between the gut microbiome and host immunity, metabolic regulation, and disease mechanisms.
Their publication record features several recent papers addressing key areas of immune system function, microbial influences, and metabolic regulation. Notable recent publications include:
Matam Vijay-Kumar frequently collaborates with a number of researchers, with co-authors including Beng San Yeoh, Bina Joe, Piu Saha, Rachel M. Golonka, and Blair Mell. Their work has also appeared recurrently in several scientific venues, such as:
The major research topics reflected throughout their publications include:
Matam Vijay-Kumar's research contributes to understanding complex biological systems underlying inflammatory responses, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases. Their interdisciplinary focus bridges molecular biology and clinical relevance, aiming to clarify how microbial communities and immune signaling affect health and disease outcomes.
Matam Vijay-Kumar;Jesse D. Aitken;Frederic A. Carvalho;Tyler C. Cullender
Benoit Chassaing;Jesse D. Aitken;Madhu Malleshappa;Matam Vijay-Kumar
Bina Joe;M. Vijaykumar;B. R. Lokesh
Rajbir Singh;Sandeep Chandrashekharappa;Sobha R. Bodduluri;Becca V. Baby
Frederic A. Carvalho;Frederic A. Carvalho;Frederic A. Carvalho;Omry Koren;Julia K. Goodrich;Malin E.V. Johansson
Benoit Chassaing;Gayathri Srinivasan;Maria A. Delgado;Andrew N. Young
Matam Vijay-Kumar;Catherine J. Sanders;Rebekah T. Taylor;Amrita Kumar
Vishal Singh;Beng San Yeoh;Benoit Chassaing;Xia Xiao
Mallappa Anitha;Matam Vijay–Kumar;Shanthi V. Sitaraman;Andrew T. Gewirtz
Tyler C. Cullender;Benoit Chassaing;Anders Janzon;Krithika Kumar
Blair Mell;Venkatakrishna R. Jala;Anna V. Mathew;Jaeman Byun
Florencia E Castaneda;Baljit Walia;Matam Vijay-Kumar;Neal R Patel
Xia Xiao;Beng San Yeoh;Matam Vijay-Kumar
Matam Vijay-Kumar;Jesse D. Aitken;Catherine J. Sanders;Amena Frias
Benyue Zhang;Benoit Chassaing;Zhenda Shi;Robin Uchiyama
Andrew T. Gewirtz;Matam Vijay-Kumar;Steven R. Brant;Richard H. Duerr
Vishal Singh;Beng San Yeoh;Rachel E Walker;Xia Xiao
Frederic A. Carvalho;Jesse D. Aitken;Matam Vijay-Kumar;Andrew T. Gewirtz
Pallavi Garg;Matam Vijay-Kumar;Lixin Wang;Andrew T. Gewirtz
Matam Vijay-Kumar;Frederic A. Carvalho;Jesse D. Aitken;Nimita H. Fifadara
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