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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Medicine 138 1797 1670 1027 942 431 99996
Genetics 134 223 218 116 114 402 93362

Neil Risch publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Neil Risch between 1979 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Neil Risch published across 47 years, from 1979 to 2025, averaging 10.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 26 publications in 1996. 17 of the 473 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1979 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 26. Peak 26 publications in 1996. 1979: 1 publication 1980: 0 publications 1981: 1 publication 1982: 7 publications 1983: 3 publications 1984: 3 publications 1985: 4 publications 1986: 4 publications 1987: 5 publications 1988: 4 publications 1989: 8 publications 1990: 13 publications 1991: 7 publications 1992: 17 publications 1993: 16 publications 1994: 12 publications 1995: 16 publications 1996: 26 publications 1997: 16 publications 1998: 14 publications 1999: 12 publications 2000: 8 publications 2001: 17 publications 2002: 18 publications 2003: 15 publications 2004: 12 publications 2005: 12 publications 2006: 13 publications 2007: 12 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 8 publications 2012: 9 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 7 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 13 publications 2018: 12 publications 2019: 7 publications 2020: 13 publications 2021: 16 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 16 publications 2024: 8 publications 2025: 9 publications
1979 2025

473 publications in total across all disciplines

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Neil Risch: publications per year, 1979 to 2025
Year Publications
1979 1
1980 0
1981 1
1982 7
1983 3
1984 3
1985 4
1986 4
1987 5
1988 4
1989 8
1990 13
1991 7
1992 17
1993 16
1994 12
1995 16
1996 26
1997 16
1998 14
1999 12
2000 8
2001 17
2002 18
2003 15
2004 12
2005 12
2006 13
2007 12
2008 12
2009 11
2010 7
2011 8
2012 9
2013 6
2014 7
2015 8
2016 9
2017 13
2018 12
2019 7
2020 13
2021 16
2022 6
2023 16
2024 8
2025 9
Total 473
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Neil Risch 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 Neil Risch 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, 395–404 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: 402 publications — 88th percentile

88% 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
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 27 402
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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Neil Risch 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 Neil Risch 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, 134–135 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: 134 D-Index — 95th percentile

95% 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
120–121 29
122–123 29
124–125 18
126–127 27
128–129 22
130–131 16
132–133 11
134–135 17 134
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

  • 2024 - Research.com Genetics in United States Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Genetics in United States Leader Award
  • 2009 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Neil Risch is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Medicine. Within these broad areas, they have contributed substantially to Genetics, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Surgery, Molecular Biology, and Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health.

The scientist's work focuses on several main topics that include Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Genomics and Rare Diseases, Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health, Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics, BRCA gene mutations in cancer, Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, and Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Neil Risch has authored multiple papers, some of which include:

  • A brief history of human disease genetics, 2020, Nature
  • The role of exome sequencing in newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism, 2020, Nature Medicine
  • Exome sequencing in bipolar disorder identifies AKAP11 as a risk gene shared with schizophrenia, 2022, Nature Genetics
  • European and multi-ancestry genome-wide association meta-analysis of atopic dermatitis highlights importance of systemic immune regulation, 2023, Nature Communications
  • Identification of 31 loci for mammographic density phenotypes and their associations with breast cancer risk, 2020, Nature Communications

Frequent co-authors in their research include:

  • Thomas J. Hoffmann
  • Catherine Schaefer
  • Pui-Yan Kwok
  • Akinyemi Oni-Orisan
  • Mark Kvale

Their work has been published frequently in venues such as bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), UNC Libraries, npj Genomic Medicine, Alzheimer's & Dementia, and The American Journal of Human Genetics.

In recognition of contributions to science, Neil Risch was awarded the distinction of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2009.

Best Publications

  • The Future of Genetic Studies of Complex Human Diseases

    Neil Risch;Kathleen Merikangas

  • Effects of Age, Sex, and Ethnicity on the Association Between Apolipoprotein E Genotype and Alzheimer Disease: A Meta-analysis

    Lindsay A. Farrer;L. Adrienne Cupples;Jonathan L. Haines;Bradley T Hyman

  • A novel MHC class I–like gene is mutated in patients with hereditary haemochromatosis

    J.N. Feder;A. Gnirke;W. Thomas;Z. Tsuchihashi

  • Searching for genetic determinants in the new millennium

    Neil J. Risch

  • Genetic Heritability and Shared Environmental Factors Among Twin Pairs With Autism

    Joachim Hallmayer;Sue Cleveland;Andrea Torres;Jennifer Phillips

  • Protective effect of apolipoprotein E type 2 allele for late onset Alzheimer disease.

    Corder Eh;Saunders Am;Risch Nj;Strittmatter Wj

  • Discovering genotypes underlying human phenotypes: past successes for mendelian disease, future approaches for complex disease.

    David Botstein;Neil Risch;Neil Risch

  • Interaction Between the Serotonin Transporter Gene (5-HTTLPR), Stressful Life Events, and Risk of Depression: A Meta-analysis

    Neil Risch;Richard Herrell;Thomas Lehner;Kung Yee Liang

  • Linkage strategies for genetically complex traits. I. Multilocus models.

    N Risch

  • Genetic Susceptibility to Death from Coronary Heart Disease in a Study of Twins

    M E Marenberg;N Risch;L F Berkman;B Floderus

  • Candidate-gene approaches for studying complex genetic traits: practical considerations.

    Holly K. Tabor;Neil J. Risch;Richard M. Myers

  • Autosomal Dominant Inheritance of Early-Onset Breast Cancer: Implications for Risk Prediction

    Elizabeth B. Claus;Neil Risch;W. Douglas Thompson

  • The importance of race and ethnic background in biomedical research and clinical practice.

    Esteban González Burchard;Elad Ziv;Natasha Coyle;Scarlett Lin Gomez

  • A Comparison of Linkage Disequilibrium Measures for Fine-Scale Mapping

    B. Devlin;Neil Risch

  • Genetic analysis of breast cancer in the cancer and steroid hormone study.

    E B Claus;N Risch;W D Thompson

  • Linkage strategies for genetically complex traits. II. The power of affected relative pairs.

    N Risch

  • The early-onset torsion dystonia gene (DYT1) encodes an ATP-binding protein

    Laurie J. Ozelius;Jeffrey W. Hewett;Curtis E. Page;Susan B. Bressman

  • Categorization of humans in biomedical research: genes, race and disease

    Neil Risch;Neil Risch;Esteban Burchard;Elad Ziv;Hua Tang

  • The genetic attributable risk of breast and ovarian cancer

    Elizabeth B. Claus;Joellen M. Schildkraut;W. Douglas Thompson;Neil J. Risch

  • Interaction Between the Serotonin Transporter Gene (5-HTTLPR), Stressful Life Events, and Risk of Depression

    Neil Risch;Richard Herrell;Thomas Lehner;Kung-Yee Liang

Frequent Co-Authors

Hua Tang
Hua Tang Stanford University
Eric Jorgenson
Eric Jorgenson Kaiser Permanente
Pui-Yan Kwok
Pui-Yan Kwok University of California, San Francisco
Laurie J. Ozelius
Laurie J. Ozelius Harvard University
George C. Ebers
George C. Ebers University of Oxford
Carlos Iribarren
Carlos Iribarren Kaiser Permanente
Eric Boerwinkle
Eric Boerwinkle The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Patricia L. Kramer
Patricia L. Kramer Oregon Health & Science University
Xandra O. Breakefield
Xandra O. Breakefield Harvard University
Richard M. Myers
Richard M. Myers HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

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