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Michael W. Hunkapiller

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
63
Citations
52466
World Ranking
9936
National Ranking
4346

Michael W. Hunkapiller publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 135 publications — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Michael W. Hunkapiller D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

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 Michael W. Hunkapiller sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 63 D-Index — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2008 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For the invention and commercialization of DNA and protein sequencers and DNA synthesizers that have revolutionized comparative genetics and the mapping of the human genome.
  • 1991 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Michael W. Hunkapiller is affiliated with Pacific Biosciences in the United States. Their research covers areas within Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with specific focus on Agricultural and Biological Sciences.

Their work concentrates on several main topics:

  • Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities

Primary subfields of study for Hunkapiller include:

  • Plant Science
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Hunkapiller include:

  • "The complete sequence of a human genome," 2022, published in Science
  • "The complete sequence of a human genome," 2021, published in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

The frequent co-authors collaborating with Hunkapiller are:

  • Sergey Nurk
  • Sergey Koren
  • Arang Rhie
  • Mikko Rautiainen
  • Andrey V. Bzikadze

Hunkapiller's work has appeared primarily in the following publication venues:

  • Science
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

In recognition of contributions to their field, Hunkapiller received the following awards:

  • Member of the National Academy of Engineering (2008) for the invention and commercialization of DNA and protein sequencers and DNA synthesizers that have influenced comparative genetics and human genome mapping
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 1991

Best Publications

  • The Sequence of the Human Genome

    J. Craig Venter;Mark D. Adams;Eugene W. Myers;Peter W. Li

  • A gas-liquid solid phase peptide and protein sequenator.

    Rodney M. Hewick;Michael W. Hunkapiller;Leroy E. Hood;William J. Dreyer

  • Simian sarcoma virus onc gene, v-sis, is derived from the gene (or genes) encoding a platelet-derived growth factor

    Russell F. Doolittle;Michael W. Hunkapiller;Leroy E. Hood;Sushilkumar G. Devare

  • Accurate circular consensus long-read sequencing improves variant detection and assembly of a human genome.

    Aaron M. Wenger;Paul Peluso;William J. Rowell;Pi-Chuan Chang

  • Dynorphin-(1-13), an extraordinarily potent opioid peptide

    Avram Goldstein;S. Tachibana;L. I. Lowney;M. Hunkapiller

  • Isolation of Microgram Quantities of Proteins From Polyacrylamide Gels for Amino Acid Sequence Analysis

    Michael W. Hunkapiller;Eva Lujan;Frank Ostrander;Leroy E. Hood

  • High-sensitivity sequencing with a gas-phase sequenator.

    Michael W. Hunkapiller;Rodney M. Hewick;William J. Dreyer;Leroy E. Hood

  • Rat transforming growth factor type 1: structure and relation to epidermal growth factor

    Hans Marquardt;Michael W. Hunkapiller;Leroy E. Hood;George J. Todaro

  • Resolving the complexity of the human genome using single-molecule sequencing

    Mark J. P. Chaisson;John Huddleston;Megan Y. Dennis;Peter H. Sudmant

  • Acetylcholine receptor: complex of homologous subunits

    Michael A. Raftery;Michael W. Hunkapiller;Catherine D. Strader;Leroy E. Hood

  • Detection of specific sequences in nucleic acids

    Norman M. Whiteley;Michael W. Hunkapiller;Alexander N. Glazer

  • Transforming growth factors produced by retrovirus-transformed rodent fibroblasts and human melanoma cells: amino acid sequence homology with epidermal growth factor.

    H Marquardt;M W Hunkapiller;L E Hood;D R Twardzik

  • The synthesis of oligonucleotides containing an aliphatic amino group at the 5′ terminus: synthesis of fluorescent DNA primers for use in DNA sequence analysis

    Lloyd M. Smith;Steven Fung;Michael W. Hunkapiller;Tim J. Hunkapiller

  • Porcine pituitary dynorphin: complete amino acid sequence of the biologically active heptadecapeptide

    Avram Goldstein;Walter Fischli;Louise I. Lowney;Michael Hunkapiller

  • Direct microsequence analysis of polypeptides using an improved sequenator, a nonprotein carrier (polybrene), and high pressure liquid chromatography.

    Michael W. Hunkapiller;Leroy E. Hood

  • Shotgun Sequencing of the Human Genome

    J. Craig Venter;Mark D. Adams;Granger G. Sutton;Anthony R. Kerlavage

  • Analysis of phenylthiohydantoins by ultrasensitive gradient high-performance liquid chromatography.

    Michael W. Hunkapiller;Leroy E. Hood

  • Structural and immunological similarities between simian sarcoma virus gene product(s) and human platelet-derived growth factor

    Keith C. Robbins;Harry N. Antoniades;Sushilkumar G. Devare;Michael W. Hunkapiller

  • Automated DNA sequencing technique

    Lloyd M. Smith;Leroy E. Hood;Michael W. Hunkapiller;Tim J. Hunkapiller

  • De novo assembly and phasing of a Korean human genome

    Jeong-Sun Seo;Arang Rhie;Arang Rhie;Junsoo Kim;Sangjin Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Leroy Hood
Leroy Hood University of Washington
Lloyd M. Smith
Lloyd M. Smith University of Wisconsin–Madison
John H. Richards
John H. Richards California Institute of Technology
Michael A. Raftery
Michael A. Raftery California Institute of Technology
Peter M. Lansdorp
Peter M. Lansdorp University of British Columbia
James H. Strauss
James H. Strauss California Institute of Technology
Evan E. Eichler
Evan E. Eichler University of Washington
J. Craig Venter
J. Craig Venter J. Craig Venter Institute
Sridhar Hannenhalli
Sridhar Hannenhalli National Institutes of Health
andrew g clark
andrew g clark Cornell University

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