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Rory D. de Vries

Rory D. de Vries

D-Index & Metrics

Microbiology

D-Index
47
Citations
9133
World Ranking
4771
National Ranking
177

Rory D. de Vries publication distribution in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Rory D. de Vries sits on this spectrum.

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55 publications 679+

This scientist: 180 publications — 41st percentile

41% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.

Rory D. de Vries D-index placement in Microbiology in 2026

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

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40 D-Index 127+

This scientist: 47 D-Index — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.

Overview

Rory D. de Vries is affiliated with Erasmus MC in the Netherlands and has contributed to research primarily within the field of medicine, with a focus on infectious diseases. Their work spans several subfields including infectious diseases, epidemiology, immunology, molecular biology, and neurology.

The scientist's research interests cover a range of topics related to viral infections and immune responses. Major topics include:

  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Respiratory viral infections research
  • Virology and Viral Diseases
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Animal Virus Infections Studies
  • Immunotherapy and Immune Responses

Among recent publications, Rory D. de Vries contributed to the following papers:

  • "Phenotype and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome," 2020, Science Immunology
  • "SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern partially escape humoral but not T cell responses in COVID-19 convalescent donors and vaccine recipients," 2021, Science Immunology
  • "Divergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-reactive T and B cell responses in COVID-19 vaccine recipients," 2022, Science Immunology
  • "Low levels of monkeypox virus-neutralizing antibodies after MVA-BN vaccination in healthy individuals," 2022, Nature Medicine
  • "Intranasal fusion inhibitory lipopeptide prevents direct-contact SARS-CoV-2 transmission in ferrets," 2021, Science

Their collaboration network includes frequent coauthors such as:

  • Corine H. GeurtsvanKessel
  • Marion Koopmans
  • Daryl Geers
  • Susanne Bogers
  • Bart L. Haagmans

Publications by Rory D. de Vries often appear in scientific venues including:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • The Lancet Infectious Diseases
  • Frontiers in Immunology
  • Transplantation
  • mSphere

This body of work demonstrates an emphasis on understanding immune responses and viral pathogenesis, particularly in relation to SARS-CoV-2 and other viral infections.

Best Publications

  • Phenotype and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

    Daniela Weiskopf;Katharina S. Schmitz;Matthijs P. Raadsen;Alba Grifoni

  • SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern partially escape humoral but not T-cell responses in COVID-19 convalescent donors and vaccinees.

    Daryl Geers;Marc C Shamier;Susanne Bogers;Gerco den Hartog

  • Measles virus infection diminishes preexisting antibodies that offer protection from other pathogens

    Michael J. Mina;Michael J. Mina;Tomasz Kula;Tomasz Kula;Yumei Leng;Mamie Li

  • Divergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron–reactive T and B cell responses in COVID-19 vaccine recipients

    Unknown

  • Early target cells of measles virus after aerosol infection of non-human primates

    Ken Lemon;Rory D de Vries;Annelies W Mesman;Stephen McQuaid

  • Measles Virus Host Invasion and Pathogenesis.

    Brigitta M. Laksono;Rory D. de Vries;Stephen McQuaid;W. Paul Duprex

  • Phenotype of SARS-CoV-2-specific T-cells in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

    Daniela Weiskopf;Katharina S. Schmitz;Matthijs P. Raadsen;Alba Grifoni

  • Intranasal fusion inhibitory lipopeptide prevents direct-contact SARS-CoV-2 transmission in ferrets.

    Rory D. de Vries;Katharina S. Schmitz;Francesca T. Bovier;Francesca T. Bovier;Camilla Predella;Camilla Predella

  • Measles Immune Suppression: Lessons from the Macaque Model

    Rory D. de Vries;Stephen McQuaid;Geert van Amerongen;Selma Yüksel

  • Immunogenicity and Reactogenicity of Vaccine Boosters after Ad26.COV2.S Priming

    Unknown

  • The RECOVAC Immune-response Study: The Immunogenicity, Tolerability, and Safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, on Dialysis, or Living With a Kidney Transplant.

    Jan-Stephan F Sanders;Frederike J Bemelman;A Lianne Messchendorp;Carla C Baan

  • Virus-specific T cells as correlate of (cross-)protective immunity against influenza.

    Arwen F. Altenburg;Guus F. Rimmelzwaan;Rory D. de Vries

  • Acyclovir-Resistant Corneal HSV-1 Isolates from Patients with Herpetic Keratitis

    Rui Duan;Rory D de Vries;Albert D M E Osterhaus;Lies Remeijer

  • Antigenic cartography of SARS-CoV-2 reveals that Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 are antigenically distinct

    Unknown

  • Susceptibility of Sheep for Scrapie as Assessed by In Vitro Conversion of Nine Naturally Occurring Variants of PrP

    A. Bossers;R. de Vries;M. A. Smits

  • Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara (MVA) as Production Platform for Vaccines against Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases

    Arwen F. Altenburg;Joost H. C. M. Kreijtz;Rory D. de Vries;Fei Song

  • Incomplete genetic reconstitution of B cell pools contributes to prolonged immunosuppression after measles

    Velislava N. Petrova;Bevan Sawatsky;Alvin X. Han;Alvin X. Han;Brigitta M. Laksono

  • The pathogenesis of measles

    Rory D de Vries;Annelies W Mesman;Teunis B H Geijtenbeek;W Paul Duprex

  • DC-SIGN and CD150 have distinct roles in transmission of measles virus from dendritic cells to T-lymphocytes.

    Lot de Witte;Rory D. de Vries;Michiel van der Vlist;Selma Yüksel

  • Seasonal coronavirus-specific B cells with limited SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactivity dominate the IgG response in severe COVID-19.

    Muriel Aguilar-Bretones;Brenda M. Westerhuis;Matthijs P. Raadsen;Erwin de Bruin

  • Studies into the mechanism of measles-associated immune suppression during a measles outbreak in the Netherlands

    Brigitta M. Laksono;Rory D. de Vries;R. Joyce Verburgh;Eline G. Visser

  • Influenza B viruses: not to be discounted

    Carolien E van de Sandt;Rogier Bodewes;Guus F Rimmelzwaan;Rory D de Vries

  • In Vivo Tropism of Attenuated and Pathogenic Measles Virus Expressing Green Fluorescent Protein in Macaques

    Rory D de Vries;Ken Lemon;Martin Ludlow;Stephen McQuaid

  • Intranasal fusion inhibitory lipopeptide prevents direct contact SARS-CoV-2 transmission in ferrets

    Rory D de Vries;Katharina S Schmitz;Francesca T Bovier;Francesca T Bovier;Danny Noack

Frequent Co-Authors

Rik L. de Swart
Rik L. de Swart Erasmus University Rotterdam
W. Paul Duprex
W. Paul Duprex University of Pittsburgh
Albert D. M. E. Osterhaus
Albert D. M. E. Osterhaus University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Marion Koopmans
Marion Koopmans Erasmus University Rotterdam
Guus F. Rimmelzwaan
Guus F. Rimmelzwaan University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Bart L. Haagmans
Bart L. Haagmans Erasmus University Rotterdam
Geert van Amerongen
Geert van Amerongen Erasmus University Rotterdam
Thijs Kuiken
Thijs Kuiken Erasmus University Rotterdam
Barry Rockx
Barry Rockx Erasmus University Rotterdam
Alessandro Sette
Alessandro Sette La Jolla Institute For Allergy & Immunology

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