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D-Index
57
Citations
9980
World Ranking
11265
National Ranking
3064

Ralph Hirschmann publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ralph Hirschmann sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 188 publications — 28th percentile

28% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Ralph Hirschmann D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

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

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 57 D-Index — 39th percentile

39% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Ralph Hirschmann was affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. Throughout their career, they contributed to the academic community primarily through their work associated with this institution.

The available data does not provide specific details regarding their research publications, co-authors, or main fields and subfields of study. Additionally, there are no records of recent papers, book publications, or awards connected to their name.

While detailed information about their specific research topics or areas of expertise is not documented here, Hirschmann's academic profile is linked to a recognized university, indicating engagement with higher education and scholarly work.

Ralph Hirschmann is deceased. The data provided does not specify the year or circumstances of their passing.

Best Publications

  • A new class of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

    Patchett Aa;Harris E;Tristram Ew;Wyvratt Mj

  • A potent cyclic hexapeptide analogue of somatostatin

    Veber Df;Freidlinger Rm;Perlow Ds;Paleveda Wj

  • Peptide synthesis catalyzed by an antibody containing a binding site for variable amino acids

    Ralph Hirschmann;Amos B. Smith;Carol M. Taylor;Patricia A. Benkovic

  • Acetamidomethyl. A Novel Thiol Protecting Group for Cysteine

    Daniel Veber;John Milkowski;Sandor Varga;Robert Denkewalter

  • Nonpeptidal peptidomimetics with a β-D-glucose scaffolding. A partial somatostatin agonist bearing a close structural relationship to a potent, selective substance P antagonist

    R. Hirschmann;K. C. Nicolaou;S. Pietranico;J. Salvino

  • De novo design and synthesis of somatostatin non-peptide peptidomimetics utilizing beta-D-glucose as a novel scaffolding

    Ralph Hirschmann;K. C. Nicolaou;Sherrie Pietranico;Ellen M. Leahy

  • Medicinal Chemistry in the Golden Age of Biology: Lessons from Steroid and Peptide Research

    Ralph Hirschmann

  • Conformationally restricted bicyclic analogs of somatostatin.

    Daniel F. Veber;Frederick W. Holly;William J. Paleveda;Ruth F. Nutt

  • Design, synthesis, and crystal structure of a pyrrolinone-based peptidomimetic possessing the conformation of a .beta.-strand: potential application to the design of novel inhibitors of proteolytic enzymes

    Amos B. Smith;Terence P. Keenan;Ryan C. Holcomb;Paul A. Sprengeler

  • Studies on the total synthesis of an enzyme. V. The preparation of enzymatically active material.

    Ralph Hirschmann;Ruth F. Nutt;Daniel F. Veber;Ronald A. Vitali

  • De Novo Design, Synthesis, and X-ray Crystal Structures of Pyrrolinone-Based .beta.-Strand Peptidomimetics

    Amos B. Smith;Mark C. Guzman;Paul A. Sprengeler;Terence P. Keenan

  • Modulation of receptor and receptor subtype affinities using diastereomeric and enantiomeric monosaccharide scaffolds as a means to structural and biological diversity. A new route to ether synthesis.

    R. Hirschmann;J. Hynes;. M. A. Cichy-Knight;R. D. Van Rijn

  • The Controlled Synthesis of Peptides in Aqueous Medium. I. The Use of α-Amino Acid N-Carboxyanhydrides

    Robert G. Denkewalter;H. Schwam;R. G. Strachan;Thomas E. Beesley

  • The controlled synthesis of peptides in aqueous medium. 3. Use of Leuchs' anhydrides in the synthesis of dipeptides. Mechanism and control of side reactions.

    R Hirschmann;R G Strachan;H Schwam;E F Schoenewaldt

  • Controlled synthesis of peptides in aqueous medium. VIII. Preparation and use of novel .alpha.-amino acid N-carboxyanhydrides

    Ralph Hirschmann;Harvey Schwam;R. G. Strachan;E. F. Schoenewaldt

  • Pyrrolinone-Based Peptidomimetics: “Let the Enzyme or Receptor be the Judge”

    Amos B. Smith;Adam K. Charnley;Ralph Hirschmann

  • The first design and synthesis of a steroidal peptidomimetic. The potential value of peptidomimetics in elucidating the bioactive conformation of peptide ligands

    Ralph Hirschmann;Paul A. Sprengeler;Tomomi Kawasaki;James W. Leahy

  • Inferences about the conformation of somatostatin at a biologic receptor based on NMR studies

    Byron H. Arison;Ralph Hirschmann;Daniel F. Veber

  • Heterocyclic analogues of the antihypertensive beta-adrenergic blocking agent (S)-2-[3-(ter-butylamino)-2-hydroxypropoxy]-3-cyanopyridine.

    John J. Baldwin;Edward L. Engelhardt;Ralph Hirschmann;Gerald S. Ponticello

  • Peptide bond formation via catalytic antibodies: Synthesis of a novel phosphonate diester hapten

    Amos B. Smith;Amos B. Smith;Carol M. Taylor;Carol M. Taylor;Stephen J. Benkovic;Stephen J. Benkovic;Ralph Hirschmann;Ralph Hirschmann

Frequent Co-Authors

Amos B. Smith
Amos B. Smith University of Pennsylvania
Daniel F. Veber
Daniel F. Veber GlaxoSmithKline (United Kingdom)
Byron H. Arison
Byron H. Arison MSD (United States)
Adrian S. Ray
Adrian S. Ray Yale University
Choung U. Kim
Choung U. Kim Bristol-Myers Squibb (Germany)
Patrick J. Carroll
Patrick J. Carroll University of Pennsylvania
K. C. Nicolaou
K. C. Nicolaou Rice University
Margaret A. Cascieri
Margaret A. Cascieri MSD (United States)
Stephen J. Benkovic
Stephen J. Benkovic Pennsylvania State University
Barry S. Cooperman
Barry S. Cooperman University of Pennsylvania

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