World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Michael J. Sanderson

Michael J. Sanderson

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
92
Citations
37966
World Ranking
2181
National Ranking
1180

Overview

Michael J. Sanderson is affiliated with the University of Arizona in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the broad field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with notable work in several subfields including Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Food Science, and Plant Science.

The scientist's work covers a range of main topics, including:

  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Genetic diversity and population structure
  • Botanical Research and Applications
  • Plant Diversity and Evolution
  • Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
  • Wine Industry and Tourism
  • Vehicle Noise and Vibration Control

Recent publications by Michael J. Sanderson demonstrate their engagement with phylogenetic analysis, molecular biology, and microbial activity studies. Some of these include:

  • Origin and Diversification of the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea): A Within-Species Phylogenomic Analysis, 2022, Systematic Biology
  • Selective trace elements significantly enhanced methane production in coal bed methane systems by stimulating microbial activity, 2024, Microbiology Spectrum
  • Inherent differences of small airway contraction and Ca2+ oscillations in airway smooth muscle cells between BALB/c and C57BL/6 mouse strains, 2023, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Accuracy in Near-Perfect Virus Phylogenies, 2021, Systematic Biology
  • Plastome Structural Evolution and Homoplastic Inversions in Neo-Astragalus (Fabaceae), 2021, Genome Biology and Evolution

Michael J. Sanderson collaborates frequently with several co-authors, including:

  • Martin F. Wojciechowski
  • Raül Marcos-Matamoros
  • Nube González-Reviriego
  • Mike Steel
  • Alberto Búrquez

Their publications are often found in specific venues with repeated contributions to:

  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Genome Biology and Evolution
  • Systematic Biology
  • Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

Best Publications

  • The {ITS} region of nuclear ribosomal {DNA}: {A} valuable source of evidence on angiosperm phylogeny

    Bruce G. Baldwin;Michael J. Sanderson;J. Mark Porter;Martin F. Wojciechowski

  • Estimating Absolute Rates of Molecular Evolution and Divergence Times: A Penalized Likelihood Approach

    Michael J. Sanderson

  • r8s: inferring absolute rates of molecular evolution and divergence times in the absence of a molecular clock

    Michael J. Sanderson

  • A Nonparametric Approach to Estimating Divergence Times in the Absence of Rate Constancy

    Michael J. Sanderson

  • A phylogeny of legumes (Leguminosae) based on analysis of the plastid matK gene resolves many well-supported subclades within the family.

    Martin F. Wojciechowski;Matt Lavin;Michael J. Sanderson

  • ABSOLUTE DIVERSIFICATION RATES IN ANGIOSPERM CLADES

    Susana Magallon;Michael J. Sanderson

  • A new subfamily classification of the leguminosae based on a taxonomically comprehensive phylogeny

    Nasim Azani;Marielle Babineau;C. Donovan Bailey;Hannah Banks

  • Angiosperm phylogeny: 17 genes, 640 taxa

    Douglas E. Soltis;Stephen A. Smith;Nico Cellinese;Kenneth J. Wurdack

  • PATTERNS OF VARIATION IN LEVELS OF HOMOPLASY.

    Michael J. Sanderson;Michael J. Donoghue

  • Age and rate of diversification of the Hawaiian silversword alliance (Compositae).

    Bruce G. Baldwin;Michael J. Sanderson

  • TESTING FOR DIFFERENT RATES OF CONTINUOUS TRAIT EVOLUTION USING LIKELIHOOD

    Brian C. O'Meara;Cécile Ané;Michael J. Sanderson;Peter C. Wainwright

  • Molecular evolution and adaptive radiation

    Thomas J. Givnish;Kenneth Jay Sytsma

  • Erratum: The ITS region of nuclear ribosomal DNA: A valuable source of evidence on angiosperm phylogeny (Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1995) 82 (247-277))

    B. G. Baldwin;M. J. Sanderson;J. M. Porter;M. F. Wojciechowski

  • Genomes of 13 domesticated and wild rice relatives highlight genetic conservation, turnover and innovation across the genus Oryza

    Joshua C. Stein;Yeisoo Yu;Dario Copetti;Dario Copetti;Derrick J. Zwickl

  • The iPlant Collaborative: Cyberinfrastructure for Plant Biology.

    Stephen A Goff;Matthew Vaughn;Sheldon McKay;Eric Lyons

  • Airway smooth muscle dynamics: A common pathway of airway obstruction in asthma

    S S An;T R Bai;J H T Bates;J L Black

  • Phylogenetic supertrees: Assembling the trees of life

    Michael J. Sanderson;Andy Purvis;Chris Henze

  • Confidence Limits on Phylogenies:the bootstrap revisited

    Michael J. Sanderson

  • Troubleshooting Molecular Phylogenetic Analyses

    Michael J. Sanderson;H. Bradley Shaffer

  • Intercellular calcium signaling via gap junctions in glioma cells.

    A. C. Charles;C. C. G. Naus;Daguang Zhu;G. M. Kidder

Frequent Co-Authors

Martin F. Wojciechowski
Martin F. Wojciechowski Arizona State University
Michael J. Donoghue
Michael J. Donoghue Yale University
Mike Steel
Mike Steel University of Canterbury
Rod A. Wing
Rod A. Wing University of Arizona
Doreen Ware
Doreen Ware Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Matt Lavin
Matt Lavin Montana State University
Bruce G. Baldwin
Bruce G. Baldwin University of California, Berkeley
Jeff J. Doyle
Jeff J. Doyle Cornell University
Richard E. Michod
Richard E. Michod University of Arizona
Lincoln Stein
Lincoln Stein Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

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

Pursuing a degree in Biology or Biochemistry opens up a diverse range of interdisciplinary career options. If you are interested in advancing your expertise in the administrative side of healthcare, consider an online PhD in healthcare management. This path prepares professionals for leadership roles and policy-making positions across the healthcare sector.

For those looking to focus on pharmaceutical sciences, earning a degree from a best online pharmacy school can lead to careers in clinical pharmacy, research, or academia. These programs enable students to study advanced drug development, patient care, and regulatory issues without having to relocate.

If you're keen on the science of movement and health, an best online exercise science degree or a kinesiology degree online can open doors to careers in sports medicine, rehabilitation, fitness training, and wellness coaching.

Online programs in these areas offer flexibility for working professionals and remote learners, making advanced education and new career pathways more accessible than ever.

Best Scientists Citing Michael J. Sanderson

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles