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2024
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2024

D-Index & Metrics

Genetics

D-Index
88
Citations
25967
World Ranking
1177
National Ranking
5

Medicine

D-Index
88
Citations
26339
World Ranking
13240
National Ranking
60

Sverre Heim publication distribution in Genetics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Genetics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sverre Heim sits on this spectrum.

45–54 publications: 6 scientists 55–64 publications: 10 scientists 65–74 publications: 35 scientists 75–84 publications: 84 scientists 85–94 publications: 102 scientists 95–104 publications: 151 scientists 105–114 publications: 175 scientists 115–124 publications: 203 scientists 125–134 publications: 217 scientists 135–144 publications: 205 scientists 145–154 publications: 193 scientists 155–164 publications: 188 scientists 165–174 publications: 170 scientists 175–184 publications: 178 scientists 185–194 publications: 164 scientists 195–204 publications: 173 scientists 205–214 publications: 159 scientists 215–224 publications: 134 scientists 225–234 publications: 143 scientists 235–244 publications: 105 scientists 245–254 publications: 114 scientists 255–264 publications: 92 scientists 265–274 publications: 88 scientists 275–284 publications: 87 scientists 285–294 publications: 80 scientists 295–304 publications: 62 scientists 305–314 publications: 75 scientists 315–324 publications: 67 scientists 325–334 publications: 60 scientists 335–344 publications: 52 scientists 345–354 publications: 40 scientists 355–364 publications: 48 scientists 365–374 publications: 47 scientists 375–384 publications: 46 scientists 385–394 publications: 31 scientists 395–404 publications: 27 scientists 405–414 publications: 40 scientists 415–424 publications: 30 scientists 425–434 publications: 43 scientists 435–444 publications: 29 scientists 445–454 publications: 14 scientists 455–464 publications: 28 scientists 465–474 publications: 21 scientists 475–484 publications: 21 scientists 485–494 publications: 22 scientists 495–504 publications: 17 scientists 505–514 publications: 12 scientists 515–524 publications: 11 scientists 525–534 publications: 8 scientists 535–544 publications: 8 scientists 545–554 publications: 14 scientists 555–564 publications: 4 scientists 565–574 publications: 11 scientists 575–584 publications: 5 scientists 585–594 publications: 11 scientists 595–604 publications: 12 scientists 605–614 publications: 7 scientists 615–624 publications: 6 scientists 625–634 publications: 10 scientists 635–644 publications: 9 scientists 645–654 publications: 10 scientists 655–664 publications: 6 scientists 665–674 publications: 6 scientists 675–684 publications: 6 scientists 685–694 publications: 4 scientists 695–702 publications: 6 scientists 703+ publications: 100 scientists
45 publications 703+

This scientist: 552 publications — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 703 publications or more.

Sverre Heim D-index placement in Genetics in 2026

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

40–41 D-Index: 24 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 52 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 84 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 112 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 141 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 143 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 145 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 179 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 162 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 175 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 191 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 172 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 184 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 164 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 158 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 150 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 136 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 127 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 111 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 110 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 110 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 102 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 66 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 70 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 54 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 60 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 55 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 45 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 42 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 28 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 39 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 25 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 31 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 34 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 29 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 27 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 22 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 11 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 21 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 4 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 14 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 6 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 10 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 9 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 8 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 9 scientists 160+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40 D-Index 160+

This scientist: 88 D-Index — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 160 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2024 - Research.com Genetics in Norway Leader Award
  • 2024 - Research.com Genetics and Molecular Biology in Norway Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Genetics in Norway Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Genetics and Molecular Biology in Norway Leader Award

Overview

Sverre Heim is affiliated with Oslo University Hospital in Norway and has contributed extensively to research in medicine and related fields. Their primary research areas encompass Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with significant work in several subfields including Molecular Biology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology, Hematology, and Surgery.

The scientist's recent published papers cover a range of topics focusing on cancer genomics, sarcoma, and bone tumor research. Notable recent publications include:

  • NDRG1-PLAG1 and TRPS1-PLAG1 Fusion Genes in Chondroid Syringoma, 2020, Cancer Genomics & Proteomics
  • Molecular pathogenesis and prognostication of "low-grade" and "high-grade" endometrial stromal sarcoma, 2020, Genes Chromosomes and Cancer
  • Recurrent Fusion of the Genes for High-mobility Group AT-hook 2 (HMGA2) and Nuclear Receptor Co-repressor 2 (NCOR2) in Osteoclastic Giant Cell-rich Tumors of Bone, 2022, Cancer Genomics & Proteomics
  • Improved prognostication of glioblastoma beyond molecular subtyping by transcriptional profiling of the tumor microenvironment, 2020, Molecular Oncology
  • Fusion of the Lumican (LUM) Gene With the Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 6 (USP6) Gene in an Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Carrying a t(12;17)(q21;p13) Chromosome Translocation, 2020, Cancer Genomics & Proteomics

Sverre Heim collaborates frequently with several researchers, reflecting a broad cooperative network. Their most frequent co-authors include:

  • Ioannis Panagopoulos
  • Francesca Micci
  • Kristin Andersen
  • Ludmila Gorunova
  • Ingvild Lobmaier

Publication venues where Heim has a notable presence include:

  • Cancer Genomics & Proteomics
  • Anticancer Research
  • In Vivo
  • Genes Chromosomes and Cancer
  • Molecular Oncology

The main topics of Sverre Heim's research are aligned with clinical and molecular research into sarcomas and cancers, bone tumors, and leukemia. Key topics include:

  • Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research
  • Cancer and Skin Lesions
  • RNA Research and Splicing
  • Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
  • Uterine Myomas and Treatments

This profile reflects a research career strongly centered on understanding the genetic and molecular basis of cancer and related diseases, supported by a consistent publication record and collaborations with prominent researchers in the field.

Best Publications

  • Cancer cytogenetics: Chromosomal and Molecular Genetic Aberrations of Tumor Cells

    Sverre Heim;Felix Mitelman

  • Cancer Risk in Humans Predicted by Increased Levels of Chromosomal Aberrations in Lymphocytes: Nordic Study Group on the Health Risk of Chromosome Damage

    Lars Hagmar;Anton Brøgger;Inger-Lise Hansteen;Sverre Heim

  • Rearrangement of the transcription factor gene CHOP in myxoid liposarcomas with t(12;16)(q13;p11).

    Pierre Åman;David Ron;Nils Mandahl;Thoas Fioretos

  • Three major cytogenetic subgroups can be identified among chromosomally abnormal solitary lipomas.

    Nils Mandahl;Sverre Heim;Kristina Arheden;Anders Rydholm

  • Uterine leiomyoma cytogenetics.

    Mef Nilbert;Sverre Heim

  • Chromosome analysis of 97 primary breast carcinomas: identification of eight karyotypic subgroups.

    Nikos Pandis;Nikos Pandis;Yuesheng Jin;Yuesheng Jin;Ludmila Gorunova;Catarina Petersson

  • Consistent rearrangement of chromosomal band 6p21 with generation of fusion genes JAZF1/PHF1 and EPC1/PHF1 in endometrial stromal sarcoma.

    Francesca Micci;Ioannis Panagopoulos;Bodil Bjerkehagen;Sverre Heim

  • Intratumor genomic heterogeneity in breast cancer with clonal divergence between primary carcinomas and lymph node metastases

    Lurdes Torres;Franclim R. Ribeiro;Nikos Pandis;Jolian A. Andersen

  • A specific translocation, t(12;14)(q14–15; q23–24), characterizes a subgroup of uterine leiomyomas☆

    Sverre Heim;M. Nilbert;R. Vanni;U. M. Floderus

  • Trisomy 7 and sex chromosome loss in human brain tissue.

    Sverre Heim;N. Mandahl;Y. Jin;S. Stromblad

  • Cytogenetic analysis of 57 primary prostatic adenocarcinomas.

    Rolf Lundgren;Nils Mandahl;Sverre Heim;Felix Mitelman

  • Trisomy 7 in nonneoplastic cells.

    Bertil Johansson;Sverre Heim;Nils Mandahl;Fredrik Mertens

  • Genetic convergence and divergence in tumor progression.

    Sverre Heim;Nils Mandahl;Felix Mitelman

  • Chromosome aberrations in 35 primary ovarian carcinomas

    Tanja Pejovic;Sverre Heim;Felix Mitelman;Nils Mandahl

  • Chromosome analysis of 96 uterine leiomyomas.

    Nikos Pandis;Sverre Heim;Georgia Bardi;Ulla Maria Flodérus

  • Chromosome abnormalities in eighty-three head and neck squamous cell carcinomas: influence of culture conditions on karyotypic pattern.

    Yuesheng Jin;Fredrik Mertens;Nils Mandahl;Sverre Heim

  • Cytogenetics of secondary myelodysplasia (sMDS) and acute nonlymphocvtic leukemia (sANLL)

    B. Johansson;F. Mertens;S. Heim;U. Kristoffersson

  • Karyotypic characterization of colorectal adenocarcinomas

    Georgia Bardi;Tatiana Sukhikh;Nikos Pandis;Nikos Pandis;Claus Fenger

  • Quantitative acute leukemia cytogenetics.

    Felix Mitelman;Sverre Heim

  • Rings, dicentrics, and telomeric association in histiocytomas.

    N. Mandahl;Sverre Heim;K. Arheden;A. Rydholm

Frequent Co-Authors

Felix Mitelman
Felix Mitelman Lund University
Nils Mandahl
Nils Mandahl Lund University
Ioannis Panagopoulos
Ioannis Panagopoulos Oslo University Hospital
Manuel R. Teixeira
Manuel R. Teixeira University of Porto
Fredrik Mertens
Fredrik Mertens Lund University
Bertil Johansson
Bertil Johansson Lund University
Anders Rydholm
Anders Rydholm Lund University
Ben Davidson
Ben Davidson Oslo University Hospital
Ragnhild A. Lothe
Ragnhild A. Lothe University of Oslo
Claes G. Tropé
Claes G. Tropé University of Oslo

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