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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Genetics 103 676 641 54 51 319 43002

Peter J. Oefner publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Peter J. Oefner between 1985 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Peter J. Oefner published across 41 years, from 1985 to 2025, averaging 9.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 23 publications in 2002. 8 of the 402 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1985 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 23. Peak 23 publications in 2002. 1985: 3 publications 1986: 3 publications 1987: 2 publications 1988: 2 publications 1989: 1 publication 1990: 3 publications 1991: 1 publication 1992: 10 publications 1993: 5 publications 1994: 4 publications 1995: 5 publications 1996: 9 publications 1997: 4 publications 1998: 8 publications 1999: 11 publications 2000: 14 publications 2001: 18 publications 2002: 23 publications 2003: 13 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 12 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 17 publications 2010: 9 publications 2011: 17 publications 2012: 15 publications 2013: 20 publications 2014: 14 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 15 publications 2017: 14 publications 2018: 16 publications 2019: 15 publications 2020: 18 publications 2021: 19 publications 2022: 5 publications 2023: 7 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 6 publications
1985 2025

402 publications in total across all disciplines

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Peter J. Oefner: publications per year, 1985 to 2025
Year Publications
1985 3
1986 3
1987 2
1988 2
1989 1
1990 3
1991 1
1992 10
1993 5
1994 4
1995 5
1996 9
1997 4
1998 8
1999 11
2000 14
2001 18
2002 23
2003 13
2004 9
2005 12
2006 6
2007 5
2008 10
2009 17
2010 9
2011 17
2012 15
2013 20
2014 14
2015 12
2016 15
2017 14
2018 16
2019 15
2020 18
2021 19
2022 5
2023 7
2024 2
2025 6
Total 402
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Peter J. Oefner 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 Peter J. Oefner 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, 315–324 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: 319 publications — 79th percentile

79% 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 67 319
325–334 60
335–344 52
345–354 40
355–364 48
365–374 47
375–384 46
385–394 31
395–404 27
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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Peter J. Oefner 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 Peter J. Oefner 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, 102–103 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: 103 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% 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 55 103
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
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 Germany Leader Award
  • 2024 - Research.com Genetics and Molecular Biology in Germany Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Genetics in Germany Leader Award

Overview

Peter J. Oefner is affiliated with the University of Regensburg in Germany. Their research spans medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a focus on several interconnected subfields including nephrology, genetics, molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, and rheumatology.

The scientist's work addresses multiple main topics, notably chronic kidney disease and diabetes, dialysis and renal disease management, metabolism and genetic disorders, folate and B vitamins research, metabolomics and mass spectrometry studies, digestive system health, and genetic associations and epidemiology.

Recent notable publications by Peter J. Oefner include the following:

  • Genetic studies of urinary metabolites illuminate mechanisms of detoxification and excretion in humans, 2020, Nature Genetics
  • Frequent LPA KIV-2 Variants Lower Lipoprotein(a) Concentrations and Protect Against Coronary Artery Disease, 2021, Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • Genetic studies of paired metabolomes reveal enzymatic and transport processes at the interface of plasma and urine, 2023, Nature Genetics
  • A Predictive Model for Progression of CKD to Kidney Failure Based on Routine Laboratory Tests, 2021, American Journal of Kidney Diseases
  • Association of osteopontin with kidney function and kidney failure in chronic kidney disease patients: the GCKD study, 2022, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Peter J. Oefner frequently collaborates with a range of researchers, including Kai-Uwe Eckardt, Matthias Schmid, Anna Köttgen, Ulla T. Schultheiß, and Fruzsina Kotsis.

Their research has been published repeatedly in a core set of journals, reflecting their primary focus areas. The most common publication venues include:

  • Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (6 publications)
  • American Journal of Kidney Diseases (4 publications)
  • Nature Genetics (3 publications)
  • Nature Communications (2 publications)
  • Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (2 publications)

Peter J. Oefner's work incorporates elements of genetics and molecular biology to deepen understanding of kidney function, metabolic pathways, and associated diseases. This multidisciplinary approach integrates clinical biochemistry and epidemiology to investigate complex mechanisms underlying chronic conditions, particularly in the field of nephrology.

Best Publications

  • Familial Hemiplegic Migraine and Episodic Ataxia Type-2 Are Caused by Mutations in the Ca2+ Channel Gene CACNL1A4

    Roel A. Ophoff;Gisela M. Terwindt;Monique N. Vergouwe;Ronald Van Eijk

  • LDHA-Associated Lactic Acid Production Blunts Tumor Immunosurveillance by T and NK Cells.

    Almut Brand;Katrin Singer;Gudrun E. Koehl;Marlene Kolitzus

  • CD133(+) and CD133(-) glioblastoma-derived cancer stem cells show differential growth characteristics and molecular profiles.

    Dagmar Beier;Peter Hau;Martin A. Proescholdt;Annette Lohmeier

  • Y chromosome sequence variation and the history of human populations

    Underhill Pa;Shen P;Lin Aa;Jin L

  • The genetic legacy of Paleolithic Homo sapiens sapiens in extant Europeans: a Y chromosome perspective.

    Ornella Semino;Ornella Semino;Giuseppe Passarino;Giuseppe Passarino;Peter J. Oefner;Alice A. Lin

  • Denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography: A review.

    Wenzhong Xiao;Peter J. Oefner

  • The phylogeography of Y chromosome binary haplotypes and the origins of modern human populations

    P. A. Underhill;G. Passarino;A. A. Lin;P. Shen

  • Detection of Numerous Y Chromosome Biallelic Polymorphisms by Denaturing High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

    Peter A. Underhill;Li Jin;Alice A. Lin;S. Qasim Mehdi

  • Deficiency in glutamine but not glucose induces MYC-dependent apoptosis in human cells

    Mariia Yuneva;Nicola Zamboni;Peter Oefner;Ravi Sachidanandam

  • Dissecting the architecture of a quantitative trait locus in yeast

    Lars M. Steinmetz;Himanshu Sinha;Dan R. Richards;Jamie I. Spiegelman

  • Systematic screen for human disease genes in yeast

    Lars M. Steinmetz;Curt Scharfe;Adam M. Deutschbauer;Dejana Mokranjac

  • Y-Chromosome Evidence for a Northward Migration of Modern Humans into Eastern Asia during the Last Ice Age

    Bing Su;Junhua Xiao;Peter Underhill;Ranjan Deka

  • The role of selection in the evolution of human mitochondrial genomes.

    Toomas Kivisild;Peidong Shen;Dennis P. Wall;Bao Do

  • The extent of linkage disequilibrium in Arabidopsis thaliana

    Magnus Nordborg;Justin O. Borevitz;Joy Bergelson;Charles C. Berry

  • A pre-Columbian Y chromosome-specific transition and its implications for human evolutionary history.

    Peter A. Underhill;Li Jin;Rachel Zemans;Peter J. Oefner

  • Excavating Y-chromosome haplotype strata in Anatolia

    Cengiz Cinnioğlu;Cengiz Cinnioğlu;Roy King;Toomas Kivisild;Ersi Kalfoğlu

  • Origin, diffusion, and differentiation of Y-chromosome haplogroups E and J: inferences on the neolithization of Europe and later migratory events in the Mediterranean area.

    Ornella Semino;Chiara Magri;Giorgia Benuzzi;Alice A. Lin

  • A back migration from Asia to sub-Saharan Africa is supported by high-resolution analysis of human Y-chromosome haplotypes.

    Fulvio Cruciani;Piero Santolamazza;Peidong Shen;Vincent Macaulay

  • Lactic Acid and Acidification Inhibit TNF Secretion and Glycolysis of Human Monocytes

    Katrin Dietl;Kathrin Renner;Katja Dettmer;Birgit Timischl

  • Recent common ancestry of human Y chromosomes: Evidence from DNA sequence data

    Russell Thomson;Jonathan K. Pritchard;Peidong Shen;Peter J. Oefner

Frequent Co-Authors

Christian G. Huber
Christian G. Huber University of Salzburg
Peter A. Underhill
Peter A. Underhill Stanford University
Rainer Spang
Rainer Spang University of Regensburg
Marina Kreutz
Marina Kreutz University of Regensburg
Anja-Katrin Bosserhoff
Anja-Katrin Bosserhoff University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Kai-Uwe Eckardt
Kai-Uwe Eckardt Charité - University Medicine Berlin
Claus Hellerbrand
Claus Hellerbrand University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Ronald W. Davis
Ronald W. Davis Stanford University
Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza
Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza Stanford University
Ernst Holler
Ernst Holler University of Regensburg

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