2026 Sarah J. Wilson: Neuroscience Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Neuroscience	53	5122	4706	144	136	193	9755

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Overview

Sarah J. Wilson is affiliated with the University of Melbourne in Australia. Their research spans multiple fields, with a primary focus on medicine and neuroscience. Subfields of particular interest include psychiatry and mental health, cognitive neuroscience, genetics, social psychology, and cellular and molecular neuroscience.

The scientist's research topics cover a range of areas, including:

Epilepsy research and treatment
Neuroscience and music perception
Diverse music education insights
Music therapy and health
Psychosomatic disorders and their treatments
Pharmacological effects and toxicity studies
Genetics and neurodevelopmental disorders

Wilson has published extensively, with frequent contributions appearing in the following venues:

Epilepsia
Epilepsy & Behavior
Frontiers in Psychology
Twin Research and Human Genetics
Neuropsychology

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Sarah J. Wilson include:

"Timing of referral to evaluate for epilepsy surgery: Expert Consensus Recommendations from the Surgical Therapies Commission of the International League Against Epilepsy," 2022, Epilepsia
"ILAE clinical practice recommendations for the medical treatment of depression in adults with epilepsy," 2021, Epilepsia
"Development and application of the International Classification of Cognitive Disorders in Epilepsy (IC-CoDE): Initial results from a multi-center study of adults with temporal lobe epilepsy," 2022, Neuropsychology
"Addressing neuropsychological diagnostics in adults with epilepsy: Introducing the International Classification of Cognitive Disorders in Epilepsy: The IC CODE Initiative," 2021, Epilepsia Open
"Ankyrin2 is essential for neuronal morphogenesis and long-term courtship memory in Drosophila," 2023, Molecular Brain

Frequent collaborators include:

Genevieve Rayner
Graeme D. Jackson
Terence J. O'Brien
Richard Kanaan
Sallie Baxendale

Best Publications

When is a forest a forest? Forest concepts and definitions in the era of forest and landscape restoration

Robin L Chazdon;Pedro Henrique Santin Brancalion;Lars Laestadius;Aoife Bennett-Curry;Aoife Bennett-Curry

645
Citations
Research Review: Williams syndrome: a critical review of the cognitive, behavioral, and neuroanatomical phenotype.

Marilee A Martens;Sarah J Wilson;David Charles Reutens

602
Citations
ARABIDOPSIS DEHISCENCE ZONE POLYGALACTURONASE1 (ADPG1), ADPG2, and QUARTET2 Are Polygalacturonases Required for Cell Separation during Reproductive Development in Arabidopsis

Mikihiro Ogawa;Pippa Kay;Pippa Kay;Sarah Wilson;Stephen M. Swain

559
Citations
Seizure outcome after temporal lobectomy: current research practice and findings.

A M McIntosh;Sarah J Wilson;Samuel F Berkovic

436
Citations
International consensus clinical practice statements for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions associated with epilepsy.

Michael Patrick Kerr;Seth Mensah;Frank Besag;Bertrand de Toffol

416
Citations
The Cognitive and Academic Benefits of Music to Children: Facts and fiction

Rudi Crncec;Sarah J Wilson;Margot R Prior

257
Citations
Mirror neuron system involvement in empathy: A critical look at the evidence

Amee D. Baird;Ingrid E. Scheffer;Sarah J. Wilson

226
Citations
Early but not late-blindness leads to enhanced auditory perception

Catherine Y Wan;Amanda Gabrielle Wood;David Charles Reutens;David Charles Reutens;Sarah J Wilson

225
Citations
Indications and expectations for neuropsychological assessment in routine epilepsy care: Report of the ILAE Neuropsychology Task Force, Diagnostic Methods Commission, 2013-2017.

Sarah J. Wilson;Sallie Baxendale;William Barr;Sherifa Hamed

224
Citations
The “burden of normality”: concepts of adjustment after surgery for seizures

S Wilson;P Bladin;M Saling

199
Citations
Neurological control of human sexual behaviour: insights from lesion studies

Amee Dylan Baird;Sarah J Wilson;Peter F Bladin;Michael Saling

180
Citations
Children’s Disclosure of Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research Exploring Barriers and Facilitators

Sarah Elizabeth Morrison;Caroline Bruce;Sarah Wilson

163
Citations
The genetic basis of music ability.

Yi Ting Tan;Gary E. McPherson;Isabelle Peretz;Samuel F. Berkovic

157
Citations
The Neurocognitive Components of Pitch Processing: Insights from Absolute Pitch

Sarah J. Wilson;Dean Lusher;Catherine Y. Wan;Paul Dudgeon

156
Citations
Preserved singing in aphasia: A case study of the efficacy of melodic intonation therapy

Sarah J. Wilson;Kate Parsons;David C. Reutens

152
Citations
Moderating variables of music training-induced neuroplasticity: a review and discussion.

Dawn Louise Merrett;Isabelle Peretz;Sarah J Wilson

147
Citations
A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological functioning in chronic tinnitus.

Krysta J Trevis;Neil M McLachlan;Sarah J Wilson

146
Citations
Mood disturbance before and after seizure surgery: a comparison of temporal and extratemporal resections.

Joanne Wrench;Sarah J. Wilson;Sarah J. Wilson;Peter F. Bladin

142
Citations
Patient Expectations of Temporal Lobe Surgery

Sarah J. Wilson;Michael M. Saling;Penny Kincade;Peter F. Bladin

134
Citations
The amygdala and sexual drive: Insights from temporal lobe epilepsy surgery

Amee D. Baird;Sarah J. Wilson;Peter F. Bladin;Michael M. Saling

112
Citations
Approachability and the amygdala: Insights from Williams syndrome

Marilee A Martens;Marilee A Martens;Sarah J Wilson;Paul Dudgeon;David C Reutens

100
Citations