World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Roland Penzel

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
62
Citations
9432
World Ranking
11066
National Ranking
792

Roland Penzel 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 Roland Penzel 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: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 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: 418 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: 197 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: 60 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: 228 publications — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Roland Penzel 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 Roland Penzel 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: 62 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Roland Penzel is affiliated with University Hospital Heidelberg in Germany and has contributed extensively to the fields of medicine, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their research is strongly focused on oncology and cancer research, with significant work in pulmonary and respiratory medicine, pathology and forensic medicine, and surgery.

The main topics addressed in their publications include cancer genomics and diagnostics, lung cancer treatments and mutations, pancreatic and hepatic oncology research, healthcare cost, quality, and practices, genetic factors in colorectal cancer, lung cancer research studies, and cancer immunotherapy and biomarkers.

Some of Roland Penzel's recent notable papers include:

  • Comprehensive Genomic and Transcriptomic Analysis for Guiding Therapeutic Decisions in Patients with Rare Cancers, 2021, Cancer Discovery
  • Comprehensive cancer predisposition testing within the prospective MASTER trial identifies hereditary cancer patients and supports treatment decisions for rare cancers, 2022, Annals of Oncology
  • Comprehensive genomic and epigenomic analysis in cancer of unknown primary guides molecularly-informed therapies despite heterogeneity, 2022, Nature Communications
  • Risk stratification of EGFR+ lung cancer diagnosed with panel-based next-generation sequencing, 2020, Lung Cancer
  • The immune microenvironment in EGFR- and ERBB2-mutated lung adenocarcinoma, 2021, ESMO Open

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Roland Penzel include:

  • Albrecht Stenzinger
  • Peter Schirmacher
  • Daniel Kazdal
  • Anna-Lena Volckmar
  • Jan Budczies

Their work has been published repeatedly in venues such as:

  • Die Pathologie
  • Lung Cancer
  • Genes Chromosomes and Cancer
  • Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin
  • Cancer Discovery

Roland Penzel's research contributions span across 31 publications in Medicine and 11 publications in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Within subfields, the focus includes Oncology (10 publications), Cancer Research (8 publications), Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine (5 publications), Pathology and Forensic Medicine (4 publications), and Surgery (3 publications).

Best Publications

  • Tenascin C and annexin II expression in the process of pancreatic carcinogenesis.

    I Esposito;R Penzel;M Chaib-Harrireche;U Barcena

  • NRG1 Fusions in KRAS Wild-Type Pancreatic Cancer

    Christoph Heining;Peter Horak;Sebastian Uhrig;Paula L Codo

  • Comprehensive Genomic and Transcriptomic Analysis for Guiding Therapeutic Decisions in Patients with Rare Cancers

    Peter Horak;Christoph Heining;Simon Kreutzfeldt;Barbara Hutter

  • Histologic classification of thymic epithelial tumors: comparison of established classification schemes.

    Ralf J. Rieker;Josef Hoegel;Alicia Morresi-Hauf;Walter J. Hofmann

  • Implementing tumor mutational burden (TMB) analysis in routine diagnostics—a primer for molecular pathologists and clinicians

    Michael Allgäuer;Jan Budczies;Jan Budczies;Petros Christopoulos;Volker Endris

  • Precision oncology based on omics data: The NCT Heidelberg experience.

    Peter Horak;Barbara Klink;Christoph Heining;Stefan Gröschel

  • Application of a BRAF V600E Mutation-specific Antibody for the Diagnosis of Hairy Cell Leukemia

    Mindaugas Andrulis;Roland Penzel;Wilko Weichert;Andreas von Deimling

  • Molecular diagnostic profiling of lung cancer specimens with a semiconductor-based massive parallel sequencing approach: feasibility, costs, and performance compared with conventional sequencing.

    Volker Endris;Roland Penzel;Arne Warth;Alexander Muckenhuber

  • Colorectal mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinomas and neuroendocrine carcinomas are genetically closely related to colorectal adenocarcinomas

    Moritz Jesinghaus;Björn Konukiewitz;Gisela Keller;Matthias Kloor

  • Size matters: Dissecting key parameters for panel-based tumor mutational burden analysis.

    Ivo Buchhalter;Ivo Buchhalter;Eugen Rempel;Volker Endris;Michael Allgäuer

  • Molecular heterogeneity of TFE3 activation in renal cell carcinomas.

    Stephan Macher-Goeppinger;Stephan Macher-Goeppinger;Wilfried Roth;Nina Wagener;Markus Hohenfellner

  • Genome-wide analysis of pediatric-type follicular lymphoma reveals low genetic complexity and recurrent alterations of TNFRSF14 gene

    Janine Schmidt;Shunyou Gong;Teresa Marafioti;Barbara Mankel

  • EML4-ALK fusion variant V3 is a high-risk feature conferring accelerated metastatic spread, early treatment failure and worse overall survival in ALK + non-small cell lung cancer

    Petros Christopoulos;Volker Endris;Farastuk Bozorgmehr;Mei Elsayed

  • Clonality of multifocal nonsmall cell lung cancer: implications for staging and therapy

    Arne Warth;Stephan Macher-Goeppinger;Thomas Muley;Michael Thomas

  • Coordinated expression of stathmin family members by far upstream sequence element-binding protein-1 increases motility in non-small cell lung cancer.

    Stephan Singer;Mona Malz;Esther Herpel;Arne Warth

  • Decentral gene expression analysis for ER+/Her2− breast cancer: results of a proficiency testing program for the EndoPredict assay

    Carsten Denkert;Ralf Kronenwett;Werner Schlake;Kerstin Bohmann

  • SS18-SSX fusion protein-induced Wnt/β-catenin signaling is a therapeutic target in synovial sarcoma

    M Trautmann;E Sievers;S Aretz;D Kindler

  • EGFR mutation detection in NSCLC—assessment of diagnostic application and recommendations of the German Panel for Mutation Testing in NSCLC

    Roland Penzel;Christine Sers;Yuan Chen;Ulrich Lehmann-Mühlenhoff

  • EGFR, KRAS, BRAF and ALK gene alterations in lung adenocarcinomas: patient outcome, interplay with morphology and immunophenotype.

    Arne Warth;Roland Penzel;Heike Lindenmaier;Regine Brandt

  • Beta-catenin accumulation and mutation of the CTNNB1 gene in hepatoblastoma.

    Hendrik Bläker;Walter J. Hofmann;Ralf J. Rieker;Roland Penzel

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter Schirmacher
Peter Schirmacher University Hospital Heidelberg
Albrecht Stenzinger
Albrecht Stenzinger Heidelberg University
Wilko Weichert
Wilko Weichert Technical University of Munich
Benedikt Brors
Benedikt Brors German Cancer Research Center
Hanno Glimm
Hanno Glimm TU Dresden
Felix J.F. Herth
Felix J.F. Herth Heidelberg University
Manfred Dietel
Manfred Dietel Charité - University Medicine Berlin
Barbara Hutter
Barbara Hutter German Cancer Research Center
Roland Eils
Roland Eils Charité - University Medicine Berlin
Evelin Schröck
Evelin Schröck TU Dresden

External Links

Personal website of Roland Penzel

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

Studying Biology and Biochemistry in the USA opens doors to a wide range of online degrees and healthcare career pathways. Many students build on their bioscience foundation by pursuing specialized healthcare programs. For registered nurses, enrolling in one of the cheapest rn to bsn online programs can lead to expanded roles and greater career mobility.

Graduates interested in management may fast-track their advancement with 1 year mha programs online. These accelerated master’s programs equip biology graduates with skills to lead in hospital administration, public health, or biotech companies.

For those drawn to mental health, online psych np programs offer advanced training to become psychiatric nurse practitioners, a role in high demand in the evolving mental health field.

With growing interest in preventive care, online education in wellness is thriving. Completing a holistic nutrition degree empowers graduates to enter careers in nutrition coaching, healthcare, and wellness consulting.

Exploring these diverse online degree options can help Biology and Biochemistry students shape fulfilling and future-proof healthcare careers.

Best Scientists Citing Roland Penzel

Albrecht Stenzinger

Albrecht Stenzinger

Heidelberg University

Publications: 112

Peter Schirmacher

Peter Schirmacher

University Hospital Heidelberg

Publications: 94

Wilko Weichert

Wilko Weichert

Technical University of Munich

Publications: 62

Carsten Denkert

Carsten Denkert

Philipp University of Marburg

Publications: 28

Irene Esposito

Irene Esposito

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Publications: 27

Manfred Dietel

Manfred Dietel

Charité - University Medicine Berlin

Publications: 27

Andreas von Deimling

Andreas von Deimling

Heidelberg University

Publications: 27

David Capper

David Capper

Charité - University Medicine Berlin

Publications: 25

Hanno Glimm

Hanno Glimm

TU Dresden

Publications: 25

Jörg Kleeff

Jörg Kleeff

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Publications: 21

Benedikt Brors

Benedikt Brors

German Cancer Research Center

Publications: 21

Matthias Kloor

Matthias Kloor

University Hospital Heidelberg

Publications: 19

Barbara Hutter

Barbara Hutter

German Cancer Research Center

Publications: 19

Ming-Sound Tsao

Ming-Sound Tsao

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Publications: 18

Andreas Jung

Andreas Jung

University of Zurich

Publications: 18

Paul Hofman

Paul Hofman

Grenoble Alpes University

Publications: 17

Trending Scientists

Enrico Zanoni

Enrico Zanoni

University of Padua

Yousry A. El-Kassaby

Yousry A. El-Kassaby

University of British Columbia

Shela Gorinstein

Shela Gorinstein

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Eric E. Small

Eric E. Small

University of Colorado Boulder

Thomas E. Lisle

Thomas E. Lisle

US Forest Service

Nelia W. Dunbar

Nelia W. Dunbar

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Michael T. Laub

Michael T. Laub

MIT

Richard J. O'Reilly

Richard J. O'Reilly

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Antonio Condino-Neto

Antonio Condino-Neto

Universidade de São Paulo

Gary L. Norman

Gary L. Norman

University of Debrecen

Huimin Xie

Huimin Xie

Tsinghua University

Ely Porat

Ely Porat

Bar-Ilan University

Stephan Schlemmer

Stephan Schlemmer

University of Cologne

Kurt Weyland

Kurt Weyland

The University of Texas at Austin

James D. Douketis

James D. Douketis

McMaster University

Robert H. Chenhall

Robert H. Chenhall

Monash University

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?

2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?
2026 Clinical vs. Administrative Medical Assistant: Explaining the Difference

2026 Clinical vs. Administrative Medical Assistant: Explaining the Difference
2026 Fastest Online Biology Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Biology Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 How to Become a Cath Lab Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Cath Lab Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Online Bioinformatics Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Bioinformatics Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 How to Become a Clinical Research Associate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Clinical Research Associate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?

2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Bioinformatics Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Bioinformatics Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 ADN vs. ASN Nursing Degrees: Explaining the Difference

2026 ADN vs. ASN Nursing Degrees: Explaining the Difference
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Nutrition Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Nutrition Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs

2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Healthcare Administration Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Healthcare Administration Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Radiology Technologist vs. Ultrasound Technologist: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Technologist vs. Ultrasound Technologist: Explaining the Difference
2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference

2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference
2026 Do Employers Pay for Pharmacy Degrees: Tuition Reimbursement and Sponsorship Options

2026 Do Employers Pay for Pharmacy Degrees: Tuition Reimbursement and Sponsorship Options
2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths
2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Physical Therapy Assistant Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2026 Physical Therapy Assistant Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Medical Assisting Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Medical Assisting Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

Recently Published Articles

2026 Finance Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Finance Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Highest Level of Early Childhood Education Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained

2026 Highest Level of Early Childhood Education Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained
2026 Best Accredited Online Accounting Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Accounting Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Best Online ALA-Accredited MLIS Programs

2026 Best Online ALA-Accredited MLIS Programs
2026 Military-Friendly Online Software Engineering Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Military-Friendly Online Software Engineering Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Online Disability Studies Bachelor's Degree Programs With Asynchronous Classes

2026 Online Disability Studies Bachelor's Degree Programs With Asynchronous Classes
2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Financial Aid for Online Legal Studies & Law Bachelor's Degrees: FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships

2026 Financial Aid for Online Legal Studies & Law Bachelor's Degrees: FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships
2026 Easiest PhD Degree Programs

2026 Easiest PhD Degree Programs
2026 One-Year Online School Counseling Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes

2026 One-Year Online School Counseling Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes
2026 AI Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA

2026 AI Master's Programs That Accept FAFSA
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Nursing Education Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Nursing Education Program?
2026 AI Bachelor's Completion Programs for Working Adults

2026 AI Bachelor's Completion Programs for Working Adults
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Photography Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Photography Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?
2026 Online Economics Bachelor's Degree Programs Under $10,000

2026 Online Economics Bachelor's Degree Programs Under $10,000
2026 Best Online MBA Programs Under 30k

2026 Best Online MBA Programs Under 30k
2026 Fastest Online Divinity (MDiv) Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Online Divinity (MDiv) Degree Programs
2026 Can You Get Into an Engineering Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into an Engineering Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 Is a Sports Analytics Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact

2026 Is a Sports Analytics Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact
2026 Best Online Nutrition Programs

2026 Best Online Nutrition Programs