The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where S. Murray Sherman sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 266 publications — 77th percentile
77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Neuroscience scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where S. Murray Sherman sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 94 D-Index — 90th percentile
90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.
S. Murray Sherman is affiliated with the University of Chicago in the United States and has contributed extensively to research in neuroscience. Their work spans primarily the field of neuroscience, with significant publications in subfields such as cellular and molecular neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, molecular biology, neurology, and biophysics.
The research themes frequent in their publications include neural dynamics and brain function, neuroscience and neuropharmacology research, photoreceptor and optogenetics research, functional brain connectivity studies, neuroscience and neural engineering, retinal development and disorders, and neurological disorders and treatments.
Sherman has authored a number of papers in notable journals. Selected recent publications include:
Frequent venues for Sherman's publications include:
Collaboration is evident in their work, with frequent co-authors comprising W. Martin Usrey, Vandana Sampathkumar, Narayanan Kasthuri, Christina Mo, and C. McKinnon.
The scientist has also contributed to academic books published by:
The research focus often revolves around thalamocortical circuitry, cortical and thalamic organization, and the neural basis of behavior and attention, reflecting multidisciplinary approaches across cellular, systems, and cognitive neuroscience.
Sherman's career includes recognition through fellowships awarded by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation (2000) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (1977).
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