World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Robert S. Lane
Award Badge
Animal Science and Veterinary
USA
2023

D-Index & Metrics

Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
67
Citations
12659
World Ranking
218
National Ranking
70

Robert S. Lane publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert S. Lane sits on this spectrum.

29–33 publications: 1 scientists 34–38 publications: 6 scientists 39–43 publications: 17 scientists 44–48 publications: 23 scientists 49–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–58 publications: 44 scientists 59–63 publications: 66 scientists 64–68 publications: 75 scientists 69–73 publications: 71 scientists 74–78 publications: 85 scientists 79–83 publications: 108 scientists 84–88 publications: 105 scientists 89–93 publications: 84 scientists 94–98 publications: 103 scientists 99–103 publications: 97 scientists 104–108 publications: 95 scientists 109–113 publications: 89 scientists 114–118 publications: 88 scientists 119–123 publications: 109 scientists 124–128 publications: 93 scientists 129–133 publications: 89 scientists 134–138 publications: 95 scientists 139–143 publications: 92 scientists 144–148 publications: 80 scientists 149–153 publications: 75 scientists 154–158 publications: 74 scientists 159–163 publications: 67 scientists 164–168 publications: 53 scientists 169–173 publications: 62 scientists 174–178 publications: 63 scientists 179–183 publications: 50 scientists 184–188 publications: 55 scientists 189–193 publications: 50 scientists 194–198 publications: 27 scientists 199–203 publications: 44 scientists 204–208 publications: 31 scientists 209–213 publications: 28 scientists 214–218 publications: 38 scientists 219–223 publications: 33 scientists 224–228 publications: 36 scientists 229–233 publications: 29 scientists 234–238 publications: 35 scientists 239–243 publications: 23 scientists 244–248 publications: 24 scientists 249–253 publications: 29 scientists 254–258 publications: 28 scientists 259–263 publications: 21 scientists 264–268 publications: 25 scientists 269–273 publications: 11 scientists 274–278 publications: 18 scientists 279–283 publications: 13 scientists 284–288 publications: 18 scientists 289–293 publications: 10 scientists 294–298 publications: 12 scientists 299–303 publications: 11 scientists 304–308 publications: 15 scientists 309–313 publications: 14 scientists 314–318 publications: 14 scientists 319–323 publications: 8 scientists 324–328 publications: 8 scientists 329–333 publications: 13 scientists 334–338 publications: 14 scientists 339–343 publications: 13 scientists 344–348 publications: 10 scientists 349–353 publications: 11 scientists 354–358 publications: 5 scientists 359–363 publications: 8 scientists 364–368 publications: 8 scientists 369–373 publications: 6 scientists 374–378 publications: 7 scientists 379–383 publications: 8 scientists 384–388 publications: 3 scientists 389–393 publications: 4 scientists 394–398 publications: 5 scientists 399–403 publications: 8 scientists 404–408 publications: 5 scientists 409–413 publications: 4 scientists 414–418 publications: 3 scientists 419–423 publications: 8 scientists 424–428 publications: 5 scientists 429–433 publications: 3 scientists 434–438 publications: 5 scientists 439–441 publications: 5 scientists 442+ publications: 99 scientists
29 publications 442+

This scientist: 208 publications — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.

Robert S. Lane D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert S. Lane sits on this spectrum.

20 D-Index: 5 scientists 21 D-Index: 22 scientists 22 D-Index: 31 scientists 23 D-Index: 44 scientists 24 D-Index: 53 scientists 25 D-Index: 66 scientists 26 D-Index: 80 scientists 27 D-Index: 101 scientists 28 D-Index: 106 scientists 29 D-Index: 116 scientists 30 D-Index: 154 scientists 31 D-Index: 158 scientists 32 D-Index: 143 scientists 33 D-Index: 137 scientists 34 D-Index: 126 scientists 35 D-Index: 134 scientists 36 D-Index: 112 scientists 37 D-Index: 115 scientists 38 D-Index: 105 scientists 39 D-Index: 111 scientists 40 D-Index: 107 scientists 41 D-Index: 87 scientists 42 D-Index: 74 scientists 43 D-Index: 62 scientists 44 D-Index: 61 scientists 45 D-Index: 41 scientists 46 D-Index: 51 scientists 47 D-Index: 43 scientists 48 D-Index: 28 scientists 49 D-Index: 47 scientists 50 D-Index: 40 scientists 51 D-Index: 34 scientists 52 D-Index: 33 scientists 53 D-Index: 43 scientists 54 D-Index: 16 scientists 55 D-Index: 32 scientists 56 D-Index: 21 scientists 57 D-Index: 18 scientists 58 D-Index: 28 scientists 59 D-Index: 33 scientists 60 D-Index: 17 scientists 61 D-Index: 21 scientists 62 D-Index: 18 scientists 63 D-Index: 21 scientists 64 D-Index: 9 scientists 65 D-Index: 20 scientists 66 D-Index: 11 scientists 67 D-Index: 16 scientists 68 D-Index: 12 scientists 69 D-Index: 17 scientists 70 D-Index: 13 scientists 71 D-Index: 15 scientists 72 D-Index: 11 scientists 73 D-Index: 11 scientists 74 D-Index: 14 scientists 75 D-Index: 5 scientists 76 D-Index: 6 scientists 77+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in United States Leader Award

Overview

Robert S. Lane is affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley in the United States. Their research spans several interconnected fields, focusing primarily on parasitology, infectious diseases, and insect science, with specific expertise in vector-borne infectious diseases.

Their recent publications demonstrate a concentration on ticks and tick-borne diseases, with notable works including:

  • Prevalence of Babesia canis DNA in Ixodes ricinus ticks collected in forest and urban ecosystems in west-central Poland (2021), published in Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
  • Modeling future climate suitability for the western blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus, in California with an emphasis on land access and ownership (2021), published in Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
  • Detection and Isolation of Rickettsia tillamookensis (Rickettsiales: Rickettsiaceae) From Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae) From Multiple Regions of California (2022), published in Journal of Medical Entomology
  • Recovery of western black-legged tick and vertebrate populations after a destructive wildfire in an intensively-studied woodland in northern California (2023), published in Journal of Vector Ecology
  • Rickettsia rickettsii subsp californica subsp nov, the Etiologic Agent of Pacific Coast Tick Fever (2024), published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Robert S. Lane's work frequently appears in the following journals:

  • Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
  • Journal of Medical Entomology
  • Journal of Vector Ecology
  • The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Their research addresses major topics such as:

  • Vector-borne infectious diseases
  • Viral infections and vectors
  • Vector-borne animal diseases
  • Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
  • Species distribution and climate change
  • Fire effects on ecosystems
  • Insect and pesticide research

Main fields of study include immunology and microbiology, medicine, and agricultural and biological sciences. Subfields that characterize their work are parasitology, infectious diseases, insect science, ecology, evolution, behavior and systematics, and ecological modeling.

Collaboration is a significant aspect of their research. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Kerry A. Padgett
  • Christopher D. Paddock
  • Sandor E. Karpathy
  • Maria L. Zambrano
  • Emily L. Pascoe

Best Publications

  • Lyme borreliosis: relation of its causative agent to its vectors and hosts in North America and Europe.

    R S Lane;J Piesman;W Burgdorfer

  • The western black-legged tick, Ixodes pacificus: a vector of Borrelia burgdorferi.

    Willy Burgdorfer;Robert S. Lane;Alan G. Barbour;Robert A. Gresbrink

  • Lyme Disease in California: a Novel Enzootic Transmission Cycle of Borrelia burgdorferi

    Richard N. Brown;Robert S. Lane

  • Infection with a Babesia-Like Organism in Northern California

    David H. Persing;Barbara L. Herwaldt;Carol Glaser;Robert S. Lane

  • Expanded Diversity among Californian Borrelia Isolates and Description of Borrelia bissettii sp. nov. (Formerly Borrelia Group DN127)

    D. Postic;N. Marti Ras;R. S. Lane;M. Hendson

  • Research on the ecology of ticks and tick-borne pathogens--methodological principles and caveats.

    Agustín Estrada-Peña;Jeremy S. Gray;Olaf Kahl;Robert S. Lane

  • BORRELIACIDAL FACTOR IN THE BLOOD OF THE WESTERN FENCE LIZARD (SCELOPORUS OCCIDENTALIS)

    R S Lane;G B Quistad

  • Diapause in ticks of the medically important Ixodes ricinus species complex.

    Jeremy S. Gray;Olaf Kahl;Robert S. Lane;Michael L. Levin

  • Spatial dynamics of lyme disease: a review.

    Mary E. Killilea;Andrea Swei;Robert S. Lane;Cheryl J. Briggs

  • Evidence Implicating Nymphal Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae) in the Epidemiology of Lyme Disease in California

    James R. Clover;Robert S. Lane

  • The transcriptome of the salivary glands of the female western black-legged tick Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae).

    Ivo M.B. Francischetti;Van My Pham;Ben J. Mans;John F. Andersen

  • Genetic Heterogeneity of Borrelia burgdorferi in the United States

    D. A. Mathiesen;J. H. Oliver;C. P. Kolbert;E. D. Tullson

  • Multilocus sequence analysis of Borrelia bissettii strains from North America reveals a new Borrelia species, Borrelia kurtenbachii.

    Gabriele Margos;Andrias Hojgaard;Robert S. Lane;Muriel Cornet

  • Emerging Bacterial Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Diseases: Ecological and Epidemiological Factors

    David H. Walker;Alan G. Barbour;James H. Oliver;Robert S. Lane

  • Phylogenetic Analysis of the Spirochetes Borrelia parkeri and Borrelia turicatae and the Potential for Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in Florida

    Tom G. Schwan;Sandra J. Raffel;Merry E. Schrumpf;Paul F. Policastro

  • A comparative study of mammalian and reptilian alternative pathway of complement-mediated killing of the Lyme disease spirochete (Borrelia burgdorferi).

    May M. Kuo;Robert S. Lane;Patricia C. Giclas

  • Lyme disease in California: interrelationship of Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae), the western fence lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis), and Borrelia burgdorferi.

    Robert S. Lane;Jenella E. Loye

  • Detection of a Borrelia miyamotoi Sensu Lato Relapsing-Fever Group Spirochete from Ixodes pacificus in California

    Jeomhee Mun;Rebecca J. Eisen;Lars Eisen;Robert S. Lane

  • Life Cycle of Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae): Timing of Developmental Processes Under Field and Laboratory Conditions

    Kerry A. Padgett;Kerry A. Padgett;Robert S. Lane

  • The roles of birds, lizards, and rodents as hosts for the western black-legged tick Ixodes pacificus.

    Lars Eisen;Rebecca J. Eisen;Robert S. Lane

  • Environmentally Related Variability in Risk of Exposure to Lyme Disease Spirochetes in Northern California: Effect of Climatic Conditions and Habitat Type

    Rebecca J. Eisen;Lars Eisen;Martin B. Castro;Robert S. Lane

  • Western Gray Squirrel (Rodentia: Sciuridae): A Primary Reservoir Host of Borrelia burgdorferi in Californian Oak Woodlands?

    Robert S. Lane;Jeomhee Mun;Rebecca J. Eisen;Lars Eisen

  • Seasonal activity patterns of Ixodes pacificus nymphs in relation to climatic conditions.

    L. Eisen;R. J. Eisen;R. S. Lane

  • Transovarial and transstadial passage of Borrelia burgdorferi in the western black-legged tick, Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae).

    Robert S. Lane;Willy Burgdorfer

  • Impact of the experimental removal of lizards on Lyme disease risk.

    Andrea Swei;Richard S. Ostfeld;Robert S. Lane;Cheryl J. Briggs

  • Isolation and transmission of the Lyme disease spirochete from the southeastern United States

    J H Oliver;F W Chandler;M P Luttrell;A M James

Frequent Co-Authors

Lars Eisen
Lars Eisen Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rebecca J. Eisen
Rebecca J. Eisen Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
John R. Anderson
John R. Anderson Carnegie Mellon University
Gabriele Margos
Gabriele Margos Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Volker Fingerle
Volker Fingerle Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Janet E Foley
Janet E Foley University of California, Davis
Alan G. Barbour
Alan G. Barbour University of California, Irvine
Joseph Piesman
Joseph Piesman Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nicholas H. Ogden
Nicholas H. Ogden Public Health Agency of Canada
John E Madigan
John E Madigan University of California, Davis

External Links

Personal website of Robert S. Lane

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

For those studying Animal Science and Veterinary fields, exploring related degree programs can open diverse career pathways beyond traditional roles. Many students consider expanding into mental health and counseling disciplines, which offer rewarding opportunities in specialized human support services.

Programs like apa-accredited psyd programs deliver advanced training for those interested in clinical psychology without the barrier of GRE requirements, making it accessible for working professionals. Additionally, pursuing an addiction counseling degree online counseling equips graduates to address critical substance abuse issues often interlinked with behavioral health in both humans and animals.

For a focus on relational and family dynamics, marriage and family therapy masters programs online offer flexible, quality education to become licensed therapists. Those aiming for the highest credential may explore an online phd in counseling, combining academic rigor with practical expertise to advance research and leadership roles.

These related online degrees complement the scientific knowledge from Animal Science and Veterinary studies, providing holistic skills for emerging career pathways in health, wellness, and therapy sectors.

Best Scientists Citing Robert S. Lane

Janet E Foley

Janet E Foley

University of California, Davis

Publications: 63

Rebecca J. Eisen

Rebecca J. Eisen

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Publications: 54

Nicholas H. Ogden

Nicholas H. Ogden

Public Health Agency of Canada

Publications: 48

Richard S. Ostfeld

Richard S. Ostfeld

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Publications: 46

Lars Eisen

Lars Eisen

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Publications: 42

Joseph Piesman

Joseph Piesman

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Publications: 40

Alan G. Barbour

Alan G. Barbour

University of California, Irvine

Publications: 36

Gabriele Margos

Gabriele Margos

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Publications: 34

James H. Oliver

James H. Oliver

Georgia Southern University

Publications: 34

Volker Fingerle

Volker Fingerle

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Publications: 31

Tom G. Schwan

Tom G. Schwan

National Institutes of Health

Publications: 30

José M. C. Ribeiro

José M. C. Ribeiro

National Institutes of Health

Publications: 28

Erol Fikrig

Erol Fikrig

Yale University

Publications: 28

Sam R. Telford

Sam R. Telford

Tufts University

Publications: 28

Patricia A. Rosa

Patricia A. Rosa

National Institutes of Health

Publications: 28

Lance A. Durden

Lance A. Durden

Georgia Southern University

Publications: 27

Trending Scientists

Hong Lin

Hong Lin

Tsinghua University

Anna Valros

Anna Valros

University of Helsinki

Kelly T. Hughes

Kelly T. Hughes

University of Utah

Marco Lauriola

Marco Lauriola

Sapienza University of Rome

David H. Persing

David H. Persing

Cepheid

Kedong Yin

Kedong Yin

Sun Yat-sen University

Gerhard Soja

Gerhard Soja

Austrian Institute of Technology

Dan Brockington

Dan Brockington

University of Sheffield

Toos Daemen

Toos Daemen

University Medical Center Groningen

Filippo Capolino

Filippo Capolino

University of California, Irvine

Gorik Ooms

Gorik Ooms

Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp

Manojit Pal

Manojit Pal

University of Hyderabad

Wilhelm Bloch

Wilhelm Bloch

German Sport University Cologne

Philip E. Castle

Philip E. Castle

National Institutes of Health

Robert S. Hogg

Robert S. Hogg

Simon Fraser University

Brian Helmuth

Brian Helmuth

Northeastern University

Related Animal Science and Veterinary Rankings & Guides

2026 Most Affordable Online MSN in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality

2026 Most Affordable Online MSN in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
2026 Best Degrees and Career Paths for Working with Animals

2026 Best Degrees and Career Paths for Working with Animals
2026 Most Affordable Paramedic to RN Online Bridge Programs

2026 Most Affordable Paramedic to RN Online Bridge Programs
2026 What NP Programs Are Open to Foreign Medical Graduates?

2026 What NP Programs Are Open to Foreign Medical Graduates?
2026 Most Affordable Online MSN Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online MSN Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Animal Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Animal Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 MSN Programs Transition to DNP: What Future Nurse Practitioners Need to Know

2026 MSN Programs Transition to DNP: What Future Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
2026 Most Affordable Online Surgical Tech Certificate Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Surgical Tech Certificate Programs
2026 Fastest Online Health Information Management Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Online Health Information Management Degree Programs
2026 MSN Dual Track FNP-AGACNP Program: Admission and State Requirements

2026 MSN Dual Track FNP-AGACNP Program: Admission and State Requirements
2026 Online Animal Science Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Animal Science Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 What Medical Degrees Can I Get Online?

2026 What Medical Degrees Can I Get Online?
2026 Nursing Accreditation: How It Works and How to Choose a Nursing Program

2026 Nursing Accreditation: How It Works and How to Choose a Nursing Program
2026 Most Affordable Online PMHNP Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online PMHNP Degree Programs
August 2026 Most Affordable Online PhD in Nursing (DNP) Programs

August 2026 Most Affordable Online PhD in Nursing (DNP) Programs
2026 How To Become a Zoologist? Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Zoologist? Salary & Career Paths
2026 PharmD vs. PhD vs. Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Which Degree Should You Pursue?

2026 PharmD vs. PhD vs. Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Which Degree Should You Pursue?
August 2026 Nursing Degree Guide: Costs, Requirements & Job Opportunities

August 2026 Nursing Degree Guide: Costs, Requirements & Job Opportunities
2026 Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs

2026 Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs
2026 Shortest Online Direct Entry MSN Programs For Non-Nurses

2026 Shortest Online Direct Entry MSN Programs For Non-Nurses

Recently Published Articles

2026 Most Affordable Healthcare Administration Degrees Online

2026 Most Affordable Healthcare Administration Degrees Online
2026 Best Accelerated Marketing Degree Programs Online

2026 Best Accelerated Marketing Degree Programs Online
2026 Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs

2026 Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs
2026 Which Project Management Specializations Have the Best Job Outlook?

2026 Which Project Management Specializations Have the Best Job Outlook?
2026 Biostatistics Degree Master's Programs You Can Get Into Right Now (Eligibility-Based Matches)

2026 Biostatistics Degree Master's Programs You Can Get Into Right Now (Eligibility-Based Matches)
2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Washington Online

2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Washington Online
2026 Military-Friendly Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 Most Affordable Online Nurse Practitioner Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
2026 Online Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Is Healthcare Administration a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Healthcare Administration a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Security Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Security Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Can You Get Into a Fine Arts Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into a Fine Arts Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 Best Online CAHIIM-Accredited Health Information Management Degree Programs

2026 Best Online CAHIIM-Accredited Health Information Management Degree Programs
2026 Best Accredited Online Nutrition Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Nutrition Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Military-Friendly Online Communication Disorders Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Communication Disorders Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 Online Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Program Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Program Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 How to Become a Pharmacist – Salary & Requirements

2026 How to Become a Pharmacist – Salary & Requirements
2026 MA vs MFA: Explaining the Difference

2026 MA vs MFA: Explaining the Difference
2026 Admission Requirements for Finance Degree Master's Programs: GPA, Prerequisites, and Acceptance Criteria

2026 Admission Requirements for Finance Degree Master's Programs: GPA, Prerequisites, and Acceptance Criteria
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Cybersecurity Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Cybersecurity Program?
2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI in Energy and Climate Tech

2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI in Energy and Climate Tech