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D-Index
65
Citations
11767
World Ranking
2554
National Ranking
104

Peter H. Nibbering publication distribution in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Peter H. Nibbering sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 165 publications — 33rd percentile

33% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Peter H. Nibbering D-index placement in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Microbiology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Peter H. Nibbering sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 65 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Peter H. Nibbering is a researcher affiliated with Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Their work primarily spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Immunology and Microbiology. Within these main fields, they focus on subfields such as Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Science, and Organic Chemistry.

These areas underscore their research that extensively covers various topics including Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities, Bacterial Biofilms and Quorum Sensing, Biochemical and Structural Characterization, Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Bacteriophages and Microbial Interactions, Orthopedic Infections and Treatments, and Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus.

Their recent publications demonstrate a range of investigations, particularly dealing with bacterial infections, biofilms, and antimicrobial strategies. Notable recent papers include:

  • "Combination of pre-adapted bacteriophage therapy and antibiotics for treatment of fracture-related infection due to pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae" (2022, Nature Communications)
  • "Medical Device-Associated Biofilm Infections and Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens" (2024, Pathogens)
  • "Current Advances in Lipid and Polymeric Antimicrobial Peptide Delivery Systems and Coatings for the Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Infections" (2021, Pharmaceutics)
  • "Human organoid biofilm model for assessing antibiofilm activity of novel agents" (2021, npj Biofilms and Microbiomes)
  • "SAAP-148 Eradicates MRSA Persisters Within Mature Biofilm Models Simulating Prosthetic Joint Infection" (2021, Frontiers in Microbiology)

Throughout their career, Peter H. Nibbering has published several articles in journals where they frequently contribute, including Antibiotics, Pharmaceutics, Frontiers in Microbiology, Nature Communications, and Pathogens.

Frequent collaborators in their research include Jan W. Drijfhout, Miriam E. van Gent, Mark de Boer, Robert A. Cordfunke, and Muhanad Ali, reflecting ongoing partnerships across multiple studies.

Best Publications

  • The antimicrobial peptide SAAP-148 combats drug-resistant bacteria and biofilms

    Anna de Breij;Martijn Riool;Robert A. Cordfunke;Nermina Malanovic

  • Large scale production of recombinant human lactoferrin in the milk of transgenic cows

    Patrick H. C. van Berkel;Mick M. Welling;Marlieke Geerts;Harry A. van Veen

  • Expression of beta-defensin 1 and 2 mRNA by human monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells.

    Louise A Duits;Bep Ravensbergen;Mirjam Rademaker;Pieter S Hiemstra

  • Technetium-99m labelled antimicrobial peptides discriminate between bacterial infections and sterile inflammations.

    Mick M. Welling;Akke Paulusma-Annema;Henia S. Balter;Ernest K.J. Pauwels

  • Combination of pre-adapted bacteriophage therapy and antibiotics for treatment of fracture-related infection due to pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

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  • Human Lactoferrin and Peptides Derived from Its N Terminus Are Highly Effective against Infections with Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

    P. H. Nibbering;E. Ravensbergen;M. M. Welling;L. A. van Berkel

  • IFN-gamma-induced L-arginine-dependent toxoplasmastatic activity in murine peritoneal macrophages is mediated by endogenous tumor necrosis factor-alpha.

    J. A. M. Langermans;M. E. B. Van Der Hulst;P. H. Nibbering;P. S. Hiemstra

  • Selective stimulation of T helper 2 cytokine responses by the anti-psoriasis agent monomethylfumarate.

    Rolien de Jong;Anja C. Bezemer;Timo P. L. Zomerdijk;Tineke van de Pouw-Kraan

  • Inducible production of nitric oxide in osteoblast-like cells and in fetal mouse bone explants is associated with suppression of osteoclastic bone resorption.

    C. W. G. M. Löwik;P. H. Nibbering;M. Van De Ruit;S. E. Papapoulos

  • Maggot excretions/secretions are differentially effective against biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

    Mariena J.A. Van der Plas;Gerrolt N. Jukema;Sin Wen Wai;Sin Wen Wai;Heleen C.M. Dogterom-Ballering

  • LL-37 Directs Macrophage Differentiation toward Macrophages with a Proinflammatory Signature

    Anne M. van der Does;Henry Beekhuizen;Bep Ravensbergen;Tim Vos

  • The Success of Acinetobacter Species; Genetic, Metabolic and Virulence Attributes

    Anton Y. Peleg;Anton Y. Peleg;Anton Y. Peleg;Anna de Breij;Mark D. Adams;Gustavo M. Cerqueira

  • 99mTc-Labeled Antimicrobial Peptides for Detection of Bacterial and Candida albicans Infections

    Mick M. Welling;Antonella Lupetti;Henia S. Balter;Stella Lanzzeri

  • Antibacterial activity of human neutrophil defensins in experimental infections in mice is accompanied by increased leukocyte accumulation.

    M. M. Welling;P. S. Hiemstra;M. T. Van Den Barselaar;A. Paulusma-Annema

  • Antimicrobial Peptides in Biomedical Device Manufacturing

    Martijn Riool;Anna de Breij;Jan W. Drijfhout;Peter H. Nibbering

  • Radiolabelled antimicrobial peptides for infection detection

    Antonella Lupetti;Mick M Welling;Ernest K J Pauwels;Peter H Nibbering

  • Rhinovirus increases human β-defensin-2 and -3 mRNA expression in cultured bronchial epithelial cells

    Louise A Duits;Peter H Nibbering;Elisabeth van Strijen;Joost B Vos

  • Candidacidal Activities of Human Lactoferrin Peptides Derived from the N Terminus

    A Lupetti;A Paulusma-Annema;M M Welling;S Senesi

  • Ubiquicidin, a novel murine microbicidal protein present in the cytosolic fraction of macrophages.

    Pieter S. Hiemstra;Maria T. van den Barselaar;Mark Roest;Peter H. Nibbering

  • Maggot excretions/secretions inhibit multiple neutrophil pro-inflammatory responses

    Mariena J.A. van der Plas;Anne M. van der Does;Mara Baldry;Heleen C.M. Dogterom-Ballering

  • CsuA/BABCDE-dependent pili are not involved in the adherence of Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC19606T to human airway epithelial cells and their inflammatory response

    Anna de Breij;Jennifer Gaddy;Joke van der Meer;Roman Koning

Frequent Co-Authors

Jaap T. van Dissel
Jaap T. van Dissel Leiden University Medical Center
Jan W. Drijfhout
Jan W. Drijfhout Leiden University Medical Center
Pieter S. Hiemstra
Pieter S. Hiemstra Leiden University Medical Center
Lenie Dijkshoorn
Lenie Dijkshoorn Leiden University Medical Center
Sebastian A. J. Zaat
Sebastian A. J. Zaat University of Amsterdam
Abraham J. Koster
Abraham J. Koster Leiden University Medical Center
Tom H. M. Ottenhoff
Tom H. M. Ottenhoff Leiden University Medical Center
Anton Y. Peleg
Anton Y. Peleg Monash University
R. Van Furth
R. Van Furth Leiden University Medical Center
Guido V. Bloemberg
Guido V. Bloemberg University of Zurich

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