World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Biology and Biochemistry
Luxembourg
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
74
Citations
45490
World Ranking
5453
National Ranking
2

Rejko Krüger publications per year

1996: 1 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 4 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 7 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 10 publications 2003: 8 publications 2004: 12 publications 2005: 9 publications 2006: 3 publications 2007: 7 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 14 publications 2011: 19 publications 2012: 12 publications 2013: 19 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 18 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 9 publications 2019: 16 publications 2020: 35 publications 2021: 29 publications 2022: 28 publications 2023: 42 publications 2024: 31 publications 2025: 18 publications 2026: 1 publications
1996 2026

415 publications in total across all disciplines

Rejko Krüger 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 Rejko Krüger 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: 413 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 848 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 949 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 840 scientists 207–216 publications: 733 scientists 217–226 publications: 708 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: 417 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: 196 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: 59 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: 309 publications — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Rejko Krüger 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 Rejko Krüger sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 316 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 899 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,025 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,149 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,235 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,162 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,130 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,031 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 714 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: 71 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: 74 D-Index — 72nd percentile

72% 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

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Luxembourg Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Luxembourg Leader Award

Overview

Rejko Krüger is a researcher affiliated with the University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg. Their work primarily focuses on the field of Medicine, with a strong specialization in Neurology. Their research spans molecular biology, physiology, cellular and molecular neuroscience, and cognitive neuroscience.

Their main topics of study include:

  • Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Neurological disorders and treatments
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Nuclear Receptors and Signaling
  • Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer

Krüger has contributed extensively to scientific literature, with several notable recent papers published:

  • Machine learning-assisted neurotoxicity prediction in human midbrain organoids, 2020, Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
  • Unraveling Molecular Mechanisms of THAP1 Missense Mutations in DYT6 Dystonia, 2020, Journal of Molecular Neuroscience
  • Insulin resistance compromises midbrain organoid neuronal activity and metabolic efficiency predisposing to Parkinson's disease pathology, 2025, Journal of Tissue Engineering
  • Parkinson's disease mutant Miro1 causes mitochondrial dysfunction and dopaminergic neuron loss, 2025, Brain
  • Multifactorial assessment of Parkinson's disease course and outcomes using trajectory modeling in a multiethnic, multisite cohort - extension of the LONG-PD study, 2023, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

Their research is often published in specific venues with multiple contributions, including:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • npj Parkinson s Disease
  • Brain
  • Frontiers in Neurology
  • Movement Disorders

Krüger frequently collaborates with other researchers, with several coauthors appearing multiple times in their publications. Frequent collaborators include:

  • Lukas Pavelka
  • Jens C. Schwamborn
  • Ibrahim Boussaad
  • Alise Žagare
  • Enrico Glaab

The scientific contributions of Rejko Krüger span key areas related to Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative mechanisms, and metabolic influences on neuronal health. Their multidisciplinary approach combines advanced molecular techniques and modeling to explore disease pathology and potential therapeutic avenues.

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Fabio C. Abdalla;Hagai Abeliovich;Robert T. Abraham

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Ala30Pro mutation in the gene encoding alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease.

    Rejko Krüger;Wilfried Kuhn;Thomas Müller;Dirk Woitalla

  • Genome-wide association study reveals genetic risk underlying Parkinson's disease

    Javier Simón-Sánchez;Claudia Schulte;Jose M Bras;Jose M Bras;Manu Sharma

  • Neurostimulation for Parkinson's Disease with Early Motor Complications

    W. M. M. Schuepbach;J. Rau;K. Knudsen;J. Volkmann

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Dopamine oxidation mediates mitochondrial and lysosomal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease

    Lena F. Burbulla;Lena F. Burbulla;Pingping Song;Joseph R. Mazzulli;Joseph R. Mazzulli;Enrico Zampese

  • Loss of function mutations in the gene encoding Omi/HtrA2 in Parkinson's disease

    Karsten M. Strauss;L. Miguel Martins;Helene Plun-Favreau;Frank P. Marx

  • Loss-of-Function of Human PINK1 Results in Mitochondrial Pathology and Can Be Rescued by Parkin

    Nicole Exner;Bettina Treske;Dominik Paquet;Kira Holmström

  • Collaborative analysis of alpha-synuclein gene promoter variability and Parkinson disease.

    Demetrius M. Maraganore;Mariza De Andrade;Alexis Elbaz;Matthew J. Farrer

  • Genetic Correction of a LRRK2 Mutation in Human iPSCs Links Parkinsonian Neurodegeneration to ERK-Dependent Changes in Gene Expression

    Peter Reinhardt;Benjamin Schmid;Lena F. Burbulla;David C. Schöndorf

  • Genome sequencing analysis identifies new loci associated with Lewy body dementia and provides insights into its genetic architecture

    Ruth Chia;Marya S. Sabir;Sara Bandres-Ciga

  • Reduced basal autophagy and impaired mitochondrial dynamics due to loss of Parkinson's disease-associated protein DJ-1.

    Guido Krebiehl;Sabine Ruckerbauer;Lena F. Burbulla;Nicole Kieper

  • Association of LRRK2 exonic variants with susceptibility to Parkinson's disease: a case-control study.

    Owen A. Ross;Alexandra I. Soto-Ortolaza;Michael G. Heckman;Jan O. Aasly

  • Increased susceptibility to sporadic Parkinson's disease by a certain combined alpha-synuclein/apolipoprotein E genotype.

    Rejko Krüger;Ana Maria Menezes Vieira‐Saecker;Wilfried Kuhn;Daniela Berg

  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6: genotype and phenotype in German kindreds

    Ludger Schöls;Rejko Krüger;Georgios Amoiridis;Horst Przuntek

  • UCHL1 is a Parkinson's disease susceptibility gene

    Demetrius M. Maraganore;Timothy G. Lesnick;Alexis Elbaz;Marie Christine Chartier-Harlin

  • The hallmarks of Parkinson's disease.

    Paul M. A. Antony;Nico J. Diederich;Nico J. Diederich;Rejko Krüger;Rejko Krüger;Rudi Balling

  • Erratum to: Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition) (Autophagy, 12, 1, 1-222, 10.1080/15548627.2015.1100356

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Nigral stimulation for resistant axial motor impairment in Parkinson's disease? A randomized controlled trial.

    Daniel Weiss;Margarete Walach;Christoph Meisner;Melanie Fritz

Frequent Co-Authors

Olaf Riess
Olaf Riess University of Tübingen
Daniela Berg
Daniela Berg University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Thomas Gasser
Thomas Gasser University of Tübingen
Christian Plewnia
Christian Plewnia University of Tübingen
Alireza Gharabaghi
Alireza Gharabaghi University of Tübingen
Manu Sharma
Manu Sharma University of Tübingen
Aldo Quattrone
Aldo Quattrone Magna Graecia University
John P. A. Ioannidis
John P. A. Ioannidis Stanford University
Christine Klein
Christine Klein University of Lübeck

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:

Best Scientists Citing Rejko Krüger

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles