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54
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10762
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15621
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Richard T. Swank 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 Richard T. Swank sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 128 publications — 16th percentile

16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Richard T. Swank 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 Richard T. Swank 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: 54 D-Index — 22nd percentile

22% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Richard T. Swank is affiliated with the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in the United States. Their academic and professional work is connected primarily to this institution, which is recognized for its focus on cancer research and treatment.

While specific publications, topics, and subfields related to their research are not listed, their association with a cancer institute suggests involvement with biomedical or oncological studies. The absence of detailed records of papers or coauthors limits precise insight into their specific research contributions or collaborations.

There are no available data regarding awards or recognitions granted to Richard T. Swank, nor is there information about book publications linked to their work. The lack of documented frequent publication venues or research topics also restricts detailed mapping of their academic focus areas.

Despite the limited published details, the scientist's ongoing affiliation with a cancer research center implies engagement in the broader scientific community dedicated to understanding and addressing cancer-related challenges. This may encompass interdisciplinary research efforts typical of such institutions.

Best Publications

  • Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome type 7 (HPS-7) results from mutant dysbindin, a member of the biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles complex 1 (BLOC-1).

    Wei Li;Qing Zhang;Naoki Oiso;Edward K Novak

  • A Mutation in Rab27a causes the vesicle transport defects observed in ashen mice

    Scott M. Wilson;Richard Yip;Deborah A. Swing;T. Norene O'Sullivan

  • Mutation of a new gene causes a unique form of Hermansky–Pudlak syndrome in a genetic isolate of central Puerto Rico

    Yair Anikster;Marjan Huizing;James White;Yuriy O. Shevchenko

  • The beta3A subunit gene (Ap3b1) of the AP-3 adaptor complex is altered in the mouse hypopigmentation mutant pearl, a model for Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome and night blindness.

    Lijun Feng;Albert B. Seymour;Shelley Jiang;Agnes To

  • Murine Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome genes: regulators of lysosome-related organelles.

    Wei Li;Michael E. Rusiniak;Sreenivasulu Chintala;Rashi Gautam

  • Mouse Models of Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome: A Review

    Richard T. Swank;Edward K. Novak;Michael P. McGARRY;Michael E. Rusiniak

  • Slc7a11 gene controls production of pheomelanin pigment and proliferation of cultured cells.

    Sreenivasulu Chintala;Wei Li;M. Lynn Lamoreux;Shosuke Ito

  • Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome is caused by mutations in HPS4 , the human homolog of the mouse light-ear gene

    Tamio Suzuki;Wei Li;Qing Zhang;Amna Karim

  • Genetic control of glucuronidase induction in mice.

    Richard T. Swank;Kenneth Paigen;Roger E. Ganschow

  • Ru2 and Ru encode mouse orthologs of the genes mutated in human Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome types 5 and 6

    Qing Zhang;Baohui Zhao;Wei Li;Naoki Oiso

  • Kidney and Retinal Defects (Krd), a Transgene-Induced Mutation with a Deletion of Mouse Chromosome 19 That Includes the Pax2 Locus

    Scot A. Keller;Julie M. Jones;Ann Boyle;Lon L. Barrow

  • Rab geranylgeranyl transferase α mutation in the gunmetal mouse reduces Rab prenylation and platelet synthesis

    John C. Detter;Qing Zhang;Emilie H. Mules;Edward K. Novak

  • Mutations in Orthologous Genes in Human Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia and the Brachymorphic Mouse

    Faiyaz ul Haque M;King Lm;Krakow D;Krakow D;Cantor Rm

  • Platelet storage pool deficiency in mouse pigment mutations associated with seven distinct genetic loci

    Edward K. Novak;Sek-Wen Hui;Richard T. Swank

  • Biochemical and genetic evidence for a macromolecular -glucuronidase complex in microsomal membranes.

    Richard T. Swank;Kenneth Paigen

  • The molecular genetics of mammalian glucuronidase.

    Kenneth Paigen;Richard T. Swank;Shiro Tomino;Roger E. Ganschow

  • The mouse organellar biogenesis mutant buff results from a mutation in Vps33a, a homologue of yeast vps33 and Drosophila carnation.

    Tamio Suzuki;Naoki Oiso;Rashi Gautam;Edward K. Novak

  • Genetic regulation of mammalian glucuronidase.

    R T Swank;K Paigen;R Davey;Chapman

  • The Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome 1 (HPS1) and HPS4 Proteins Are Components of Two Complexes, BLOC-3 and BLOC-4, Involved in the Biogenesis of Lysosome-related Organelles

    Pei Wen Chiang;Naoki Oiso;Rashi Gautam;Tamio Suzuki

  • in Mouse Pigment Mutations Associated With Seven Distinct Genetic Loci

    Edward K. Novak;Sek-Wen Hui;Richard T. Swank

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard A. Spritz
Richard A. Spritz University of Colorado Denver
Nancy A. Jenkins
Nancy A. Jenkins The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Neal G. Copeland
Neal G. Copeland The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dorothy C. Bennett
Dorothy C. Bennett St George's, University of London
Juan S. Bonifacino
Juan S. Bonifacino National Institutes of Health
Marjan Huizing
Marjan Huizing National Institutes of Health
Michael B. Gorin
Michael B. Gorin University of California, Los Angeles
Stephen F. Kingsmore
Stephen F. Kingsmore Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Bruce A. Roe
Bruce A. Roe University of Oklahoma
Eva M. Eicher
Eva M. Eicher The Jackson Laboratory

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