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Susanne M.A. Lens

Susanne M.A. Lens

Utrecht University
Netherlands

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
57
Citations
12985
World Ranking
13730
National Ranking
338

Susanne M.A. Lens 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 Susanne M.A. Lens sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 88 publications — 2nd percentile

2% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Susanne M.A. Lens 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 Susanne M.A. Lens 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: 57 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Susanne M.A. Lens is affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands and conducts research primarily in the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work extensively addresses cell biology and molecular biology, with additional contributions to plant science, oncology, and cancer research.

The main topics of Susanne Lens's research include:

  • Microtubule and mitosis dynamics
  • Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
  • Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
  • Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
  • Cellular transport and secretion
  • Plant Molecular Biology Research
  • Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms

Among their frequent co-authors are Michael A. Hadders, My Anh Truong, Geert J.P.L. Kops, Holger Rehmann, and Sippe G. de Vries.

Susanne Lens has published multiple scientific papers in notable journals. Some recent publications include:

  • "Nuclear chromosome locations dictate segregation error frequencies," 2022, Nature
  • "Untangling the contribution of Haspin and Bub1 to Aurora B function during mitosis," 2020, The Journal of Cell Biology
  • "Reconstructing single-cell karyotype alterations in colorectal cancer identifies punctuated and gradual diversification patterns," 2021, Nature Genetics
  • "MKLP2 Is a Motile Kinesin that Transports the Chromosomal Passenger Complex during Anaphase," 2020, Current Biology
  • "Changing places: Chromosomal Passenger Complex relocation in early anaphase," 2021, Trends in Cell Biology

Frequent publication venues for Susanne Lens include:

  • The Journal of Cell Biology
  • Cell Reports
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Nature
  • Nature Genetics

Best Publications

  • NF-κB Signals Induce the Expression of c-FLIP

    Olivier Micheau;Susanne Lens;Olivier Gaide;Kostis Alevizopoulos

  • The Forkhead Transcription Factor FoxO Regulates Transcription of p27Kip1 and Bim in Response to IL-2

    Marie Stahl;Pascale F. Dijkers;Geert J. P. L. Kops;Susanne M. A. Lens

  • Sensing Chromosome Bi-Orientation by Spatial Separation of Aurora B Kinase from Kinetochore Substrates

    Dan Liu;Gerben Vader;Martijn J. M. Vromans;Michael A. Lampson

  • Shared and separate functions of polo-like kinases and aurora kinases in cancer

    Susanne M. A. Lens;Emile E. Voest;René H. Medema

  • The Aurora kinase family in cell division and cancer.

    Gerben Vader;Susanne M.A. Lens

  • Survivin is required for a sustained spindle checkpoint arrest in response to lack of tension

    Susanne M.A. Lens;Rob M.F. Wolthuis;Rob Klompmaker;Jos Kauw

  • The chromosomal passenger complex: guiding Aurora-B through mitosis.

    Gerben Vader;René H. Medema;Susanne M.A. Lens

  • Mps1 phosphorylates Borealin to control Aurora B activity and chromosome alignment.

    Nannette Jelluma;Arjan B. Brenkman;Niels J.F. van den Broek;Carin W.A. Cruijsen

  • Regulation of CD27 expression on subsets of mature T-lymphocytes.

    R. Q. Hintzen;R. De Jong;S. M. A. Lens;M. Brouwer

  • Engagement of CD27 with its ligand CD70 provides a second signal for T cell activation.

    R. Q. Hintzen;S. M. A. Lens;K. Lammers;H. Kuiper

  • Temporal changes in Hec1 phosphorylation control kinetochore–microtubule attachment stability during mitosis

    Keith F. DeLuca;Susanne M. A. Lens;Jennifer G. DeLuca

  • Maturation of marginal zone and follicular B cells requires B cell activating factor of the tumor necrosis factor family and is independent of B cell maturation antigen.

    Pascal Schneider;Hisakazu Takatsuka;Anne Wilson;Fabienne Mackay

  • The case for Survivin as mitotic regulator.

    Susanne M. A. Lens;Gerben Vader;René H. Medema

  • Characterization of the human CD27 ligand, a novel member of the TNF gene family.

    R. Q. Hintzen;S. M. Lens;M. P. Beckmann;R. G. Goodwin

  • Aurora B potentiates Mps1 activation to ensure rapid checkpoint establishment at the onset of mitosis

    Adrian T. Saurin;Maike S. van der Waal;René H. Medema;Susanne M.A. Lens

  • Survivin mediates targeting of the chromosomal passenger complex to the centromere and midbody

    Gerben Vader;Jos J W Kauw;René H Medema;Susanne M A Lens

  • Cytokinesis defects and cancer.

    Susanne M A Lens;René H Medema

  • CD27: marker and mediator of T-cell activation?

    R. Q. Hintzen;R. De Jong;S. M. A. Lens;R. A. W. Van Lier

  • The caspase 8 inhibitor c-FLIP(L) modulates T-cell receptor-induced proliferation but not activation-induced cell death of lymphocytes.

    Susanne M. A. Lens;Takao Kataoka;Takao Kataoka;Karen A. Fortner;Antoine Tinel

  • Cell division control by the Chromosomal Passenger Complex.

    Maike S. van der Waal;Rutger C.C. Hengeveld;Armando van der Horst;Susanne M.A. Lens

Frequent Co-Authors

René H. Medema
René H. Medema Princess Máxima Center
Geert J. P. L. Kops
Geert J. P. L. Kops Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
René A. W. van Lier
René A. W. van Lier University of Amsterdam
Steven T. Pals
Steven T. Pals University of Amsterdam
Eric Eldering
Eric Eldering University of Amsterdam
Jason R. Swedlow
Jason R. Swedlow University of Dundee
Michael Glotzer
Michael Glotzer University of Chicago
Daniel W. Gerlich
Daniel W. Gerlich Austrian Academy of Sciences
Paul S. Maddox
Paul S. Maddox University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Katja C. Wolthers
Katja C. Wolthers University of Amsterdam

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