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Po-Ren Hsueh 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 Po-Ren Hsueh sits on this spectrum.

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55 publications 679+

This scientist: 1,073 publications — 100th percentile

100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.

Po-Ren Hsueh 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 Po-Ren Hsueh sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 127+

This scientist: 122 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Medicine in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Microbiology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Medicine in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Microbiology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Medicine in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Medicine in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Microbiology in Taiwan Leader Award

Overview

Po-Ren Hsueh is affiliated with China Medical University in Taiwan and has an extensive research profile primarily in the field of Medicine with significant contributions to Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. The scientist's work spans a variety of subfields including Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Molecular Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology.

Hsueh's research focuses on several key topics, such as:

  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

The scientist has a robust publication record, with frequent articles appearing in top journals such as the Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection (68 publications), International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents (47 publications), Journal of Infection (17 publications), Microbiology Spectrum (11 publications), and International Journal of Infectious Diseases (9 publications).

Notable recent papers by Po-Ren Hsueh include:

  • "Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19): The epidemic and the challenges", 2020, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
  • "Asymptomatic carrier state, acute respiratory disease, and pneumonia due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): Facts and myths", 2020, Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection
  • "Are children less susceptible to COVID-19?", 2020, Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection
  • "Treatment options for COVID-19: The reality and challenges", 2020, Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection
  • "Co-infections among patients with COVID-19: The need for combination therapy with non-anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents?", 2020, Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection

Collaborations have played a significant role in Hsueh's research output. Frequent co-authors include Wen-Chien Ko, Chih-Cheng Lai, Yu-Tsung Huang, Yu-Lin Lee, and Ping-Ing Lee.

Best Publications

  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19): The epidemic and the challenges.

    Chih Cheng Lai;Tzu Ping Shih;Wen Chien Ko;Hung Jen Tang

  • Asymptomatic carrier state, acute respiratory disease, and pneumonia due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): Facts and myths.

    Chih Cheng Lai;Yen Hung Liu;Cheng Yi Wang;Ya Hui Wang

  • Antimicrobial resistance in developing countries

    Unknown

  • The geographic diversity of nontuberculous mycobacteria isolated from pulmonary samples: an NTM-NET collaborative study

    Wouter Hoefsloot;Jakko Van Ingen;Claire Andrejak;Kristian Ängeby

  • Klebsiella pneumoniae Genotype K1: An Emerging Pathogen That Causes Septic Ocular or Central Nervous System Complications from Pyogenic Liver Abscess

    Chi-Tai Fang;Shau-Yan Lai;Wen-Ching Yi;Po-Ren Hsueh

  • Are children less susceptible to COVID-19?

    Ping Ing Lee;Ya Li Hu;Po Yen Chen;Yhu Chering Huang

  • Effect of appropriate combination therapy on mortality of patients with bloodstream infections due to carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (INCREMENT): a retrospective cohort study

    Belén Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez;Elena Salamanca;Marina de Cueto;Po-Ren Hsueh

  • The Microbiology of Bloodstream Infection: 20-Year Trends from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program

    Daniel J. Diekema;Po Ren Hsueh;Rodrigo E. Mendes;Michael A. Pfaller

  • Adult-Onset Immunodeficiency in Thailand and Taiwan

    Sarah K. Browne;Peter D. Burbelo;Ploenchan Chetchotisakd;Yupin Suputtamongkol

  • Mycobacterium abscessus Complex Infections in Humans.

    Meng-Rui Lee;Wang-Huei Sheng;Chien-Ching Hung;Chong-Jen Yu

  • Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Infections Caused by Multidrug-Resistant Organisms

    Nan Yao Lee;Wen Chien Ko;Po Ren Hsueh

  • Treatment options for COVID-19: The reality and challenges.

    Shio Shin Jean;Ping Ing Lee;Po Ren Hsueh

  • Spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus between the community and the hospitals in Asian countries: an ANSORP study

    Jae-Hoon Song;Po-Ren Hsueh;Doo Ryeon Chung;Kwan Soo Ko

  • Infections Caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae : An Update on Therapeutic Options.

    Chau-Chyun Sheu;Ya-Ting Chang;Shang-Yi Lin;Yen-Hsu Chen;Yen-Hsu Chen

  • Co-infections among patients with COVID-19: The need for combination therapy with non-anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents?

    Chih Cheng Lai;Cheng Yi Wang;Po Ren Hsueh

  • Update on infections caused by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia with particular attention to resistance mechanisms and therapeutic options

    Ya Ting Chang;Chun Yu Lin;Yen Hsu Chen;Po-Ren Hsueh

  • Pandrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Causing Nosocomial Infections in a University Hospital, Taiwan

    Po-Ren Hsueh;Lee-Jene Teng;Cheng-Yi Chen;Wen-Hwei Chen

  • Changing Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance and Serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae Isolates in Asian Countries: an Asian Network for Surveillance of Resistant Pathogens (ANSORP) Study

    So Hyun Kim;Jae Hoon Song;Doo Ryeon Chung;Visanu Thamlikitkul

  • Global epidemiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): disease incidence, daily cumulative index, mortality, and their association with country healthcare resources and economic status.

    Chih Cheng Lai;Cheng Yi Wang;Ya Hui Wang;Shun Chung Hsueh

  • Increased antimicrobial resistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Chih Cheng Lai;Shey Ying Chen;Wen Chien Ko;Po Ren Hsueh

  • High prevalence of multidrug-resistant nonfermenters in hospital-acquired pneumonia in Asia.

    Doo Ryeon Chung;Jae Hoon Song;So Hyun Kim;Visanu Thamlikitkul

  • Metallo-β-lactamases in clinical Pseudomonas isolates in Taiwan and identification of VIM-3, a novel variant of the VIM-2 enzyme

    Jing-Jou Yan;Po-Ren Hsueh;Wen-Chien Ko;Kwen-Tay Luh

Frequent Co-Authors

Yu-Tsung Huang
Yu-Tsung Huang National Taiwan University
Chun-Hsing Liao
Chun-Hsing Liao Memorial Hospital of South Bend
Lee-Jene Teng
Lee-Jene Teng National Taiwan University
Kwen-Tay Luh
Kwen-Tay Luh National Taiwan University
Wen Chien Ko
Wen Chien Ko National Cheng Kung University
Shan-Chwen Chang
Shan-Chwen Chang National Taiwan University
Pan-Chyr Yang
Pan-Chyr Yang National Taiwan University
Chong-Jen Yu
Chong-Jen Yu National Taiwan University
Yee-Chun Chen
Yee-Chun Chen National Taiwan University
Chien-Ching Hung
Chien-Ching Hung National Taiwan University

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