World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
11061
World Ranking
9852
National Ranking
2757

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
67
Citations
14969
World Ranking
8264
National Ranking
3737

Philip C. Bevilacqua publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Philip C. Bevilacqua sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 215 publications — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Philip C. Bevilacqua 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 Philip C. Bevilacqua sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 59th percentile

59% 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

  • 2009 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2001 - Fellow of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Overview

Philip C. Bevilacqua is affiliated with Pennsylvania State University in the United States and contributes extensively to the field of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their research spans several subfields, including molecular biology, genetics, ecology, plant science, and materials chemistry. The primary scientific focus is on RNA-related mechanisms, including RNA and protein synthesis, RNA modifications and cancer, RNA research and splicing, as well as DNA and nucleic acid chemistry.

Their work has been published frequently in various scientific venues. Notable publication venues include bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) with 10 publications, RNA with 8 publications, Biochemistry with 5, Nucleic Acids Research with 3, and Methods in Enzymology with 2 publications.

Among the recent papers published by Philip C. Bevilacqua are:

  • RNA multimerization as an organizing force for liquid-liquid phase separation, 2021, RNA
  • Functional Roles of Chelated Magnesium Ions in RNA Folding and Function, 2021, Biochemistry
  • Phase-specific RNA accumulation and duplex thermodynamics in multiphase coacervate models for membraneless organelles, 2022, Nature Chemistry
  • Prebiotically-relevant low polyion multivalency can improve functionality of membraneless compartments, 2020, Nature Communications
  • RNA sequence and structure control assembly and function of RNA condensates, 2021, RNA

Frequent collaborators include McCauley O. Meyer, Christine D. Keating, Saehyun Choi, Sarah M. Assmann, and Elizabeth A. Jolley. These coauthors have appeared with Bevilacqua in multiple publications, reflecting ongoing scientific partnerships.

The main topics of their research encompass:

  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • RNA Research and Splicing
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology
  • DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques

Philip C. Bevilacqua has received several recognitions, including being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2009 and a Fellow of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in 2001.

Best Publications

  • In vivo genome-wide profiling of RNA secondary structure reveals novel regulatory features

    Yiliang Ding;Yin Tang;Chun Kit Kwok;Yu Zhang

  • Incorporation of pseudouridine into mRNA enhances translation by diminishing PKR activation

    Bart R. Anderson;Hiromi Muramatsu;Subba R. Nallagatla;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • General acid-base catalysis in the mechanism of a hepatitis delta virus ribozyme.

    Shu Ichi Nakano;Durga M. Chadalavada;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • RNA catalysis through compartmentalization

    Christopher A. Strulson;Rosalynn C. Molden;Rosalynn C. Molden;Christine D. Keating;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • The double-stranded-RNA-binding motif: interference and much more

    Bin Tian;Philip C. Bevilacqua;Amy Diegelman-Parente;Michael B. Mathews

  • Minor-Groove Recognition of Double-Stranded RNA by the Double-Stranded RNA-Binding Domain from the RNA-Activated Protein Kinase PKR†

    Philip C. Bevilacqua;Thomas R. Cech

  • Template-directed RNA polymerization and enhanced ribozyme catalysis inside membraneless compartments formed by coacervates

    Raghav R. Poudyal;Rebecca M. Guth-Metzler;Andrew J. Veenis;Erica A. Frankel;Erica A. Frankel

  • 5'-Triphosphate-Dependent Activation of PKR by RNAs with Short Stem-Loops

    Subba Rao Nallagatla;Jungwook Hwang;Rebecca Toroney;Xiaofeng Zheng;Xiaofeng Zheng

  • Bioreactor droplets from liposome-stabilized all-aqueous emulsions

    Daniel C. Dewey;Christopher A. Strulson;David N. Cacace;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • Mechanistic considerations for general acid-base catalysis by RNA: Revisiting the mechanism of the hairpin ribozyme

    Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • Dynamics of ribozyme binding of substrate revealed by fluorescence-detected stopped-flow methods

    Philip C. Bevilacqua;Ryszard Kierzek;Kenneth A. Johnson;Douglas H. Turner

  • Genome-Wide Analysis of RNA Secondary Structure.

    Philip C. Bevilacqua;Laura E. Ritchey;Zhao Su;Sarah M. Assmann

  • Polyamine/Nucleotide Coacervates Provide Strong Compartmentalization of Mg2+, Nucleotides, and RNA

    Erica A. Frankel;Philip C. Bevilacqua;Christine D. Keating

  • Catalytic roles for proton transfer and protonation in ribozymes.

    Philip C. Bevilacqua;Trevor S. Brown;Shu Ichi Nakano;Rieko Yajima

  • Regulation of innate immunity through RNA structure and the protein kinase PKR

    Subba Rao Nallagatla;Rebecca Toroney;Philip C Bevilacqua

  • Nucleoside modifications modulate activation of the protein kinase PKR in an RNA structure-specific manner

    SubbaRao Nallagatla;Philip C Bevilacqua

  • Mechanistic characterization of the HDV genomic ribozyme: assessing the catalytic and structural contributions of divalent metal ions within a multichannel reaction mechanism.

    Shu-ichi Nakano;David J. Proctor;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • Prebiotically-relevant low polyion multivalency can improve functionality of membraneless compartments.

    Fatma Pir Cakmak;Saehyun Choi;McCauley C.O. Meyer;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • Bridging the gap between in vitro and in vivo RNA folding

    Kathleen A. Leamy;Sarah M. Assmann;David H. Mathews;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • The RNA structurome: transcriptome-wide structure probing with next-generation sequencing

    Chun Kit Kwok;Yin Tang;Sarah M. Assmann;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • Physical Principles and Extant Biology Reveal Roles for RNA-Containing Membraneless Compartments in Origins of Life Chemistry

    Raghav R. Poudyal;Fatma Pir Cakmak;Christine D. Keating;Philip C. Bevilacqua

  • A 1.9 Å Crystal Structure of the HDV Ribozyme Precleavage Suggests both Lewis Acid and General Acid Mechanisms Contribute to Phosphodiester Cleavage

    Jui Hui Chen;Rieko Yajima;Durga M. Chadalavada;Elaine Chase

Frequent Co-Authors

Sarah M. Assmann
Sarah M. Assmann Pennsylvania State University
Sharon Hammes-Schiffer
Sharon Hammes-Schiffer Yale University
Douglas H. Turner
Douglas H. Turner University of Rochester
Paul Babitzke
Paul Babitzke Pennsylvania State University
Christine D. Keating
Christine D. Keating Pennsylvania State University
Ryszard Kierzek
Ryszard Kierzek Polish Academy of Sciences
David H. Mathews
David H. Mathews University of Rochester Medical Center
Craig E. Cameron
Craig E. Cameron University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Thomas R. Cech
Thomas R. Cech University of Colorado Boulder
Martin Gruebele
Martin Gruebele University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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

Studying Biology and Biochemistry in the USA opens doors to diverse and rewarding careers. Many graduates explore roles in laboratory research, healthcare, or data analysis. For those interested in the intersection of science and healthcare administration, medical coding is a promising field. The medical coder salary is competitive and offers potential for advancement, making it a popular choice among science majors.

If you are considering a non-traditional patient-care role, you may also wonder: is medical billing and coding a good career? This career offers job stability, remote work opportunities, and continual demand in the growing healthcare sector.

For those seeking flexibility, many universities offer the online health information management degree. This is ideal for students who want to combine health science knowledge with digital and administrative skills.

Additionally, a cheapest online master's in nutrition can lead to expertise in areas like dietetics, wellness coaching, or public health. These pathways leverage a science background and open multiple professional doors in healthcare and research industries.

Best Scientists Citing Philip C. Bevilacqua

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles