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2026

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Immunology 122 318 294 2 2 334 56264
Medicine 122 3467 3236 35 32 336 56381

Thierry Boon publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Thierry Boon between 1969 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Thierry Boon published across 55 years, from 1969 to 2023, averaging 6.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 30 publications in 2023. 30 of the 370 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1969 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 30. Peak 30 publications in 2023. 1969: 1 publication 1970: 1 publication 1971: 2 publications 1972: 1 publication 1973: 0 publications 1974: 1 publication 1975: 0 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 1 publication 1978: 1 publication 1979: 1 publication 1980: 3 publications 1981: 3 publications 1982: 7 publications 1983: 8 publications 1984: 2 publications 1985: 6 publications 1986: 2 publications 1987: 4 publications 1988: 5 publications 1989: 11 publications 1990: 6 publications 1991: 5 publications 1992: 18 publications 1993: 17 publications 1994: 20 publications 1995: 28 publications 1996: 18 publications 1997: 27 publications 1998: 16 publications 1999: 23 publications 2000: 12 publications 2001: 12 publications 2002: 10 publications 2003: 14 publications 2004: 11 publications 2005: 14 publications 2006: 11 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 0 publications 2011: 2 publications 2012: 1 publication 2013: 3 publications 2014: 2 publications 2015: 0 publications 2016: 0 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 1 publication 2020: 0 publications 2021: 0 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 30 publications
1969 2023

370 publications in total across all disciplines

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Thierry Boon: publications per year, 1969 to 2023
Year Publications
1969 1
1970 1
1971 2
1972 1
1973 0
1974 1
1975 0
1976 0
1977 1
1978 1
1979 1
1980 3
1981 3
1982 7
1983 8
1984 2
1985 6
1986 2
1987 4
1988 5
1989 11
1990 6
1991 5
1992 18
1993 17
1994 20
1995 28
1996 18
1997 27
1998 16
1999 23
2000 12
2001 12
2002 10
2003 14
2004 11
2005 14
2006 11
2007 2
2008 4
2009 3
2010 0
2011 2
2012 1
2013 3
2014 2
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 1
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 30
Total 370
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Thierry Boon publication distribution in Immunology in 2026

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

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 76 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 62–71 to 807+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 152–161 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 807 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 332–341 publications, is where this scientist sits. 62–71 publications: 9 scientists 72–81 publications: 23 scientists 82–91 publications: 40 scientists 92–101 publications: 72 scientists 102–111 publications: 86 scientists 112–121 publications: 108 scientists 122–131 publications: 150 scientists 132–141 publications: 160 scientists 142–151 publications: 159 scientists 152–161 publications: 189 scientists 162–171 publications: 166 scientists 172–181 publications: 181 scientists 182–191 publications: 188 scientists 192–201 publications: 187 scientists 202–211 publications: 178 scientists 212–221 publications: 158 scientists 222–231 publications: 168 scientists 232–241 publications: 159 scientists 242–251 publications: 160 scientists 252–261 publications: 148 scientists 262–271 publications: 116 scientists 272–281 publications: 125 scientists 282–291 publications: 115 scientists 292–301 publications: 111 scientists 302–311 publications: 95 scientists 312–321 publications: 97 scientists 322–331 publications: 97 scientists 332–341 publications: 99 scientists 342–351 publications: 96 scientists 352–361 publications: 69 scientists 362–371 publications: 76 scientists 372–381 publications: 71 scientists 382–391 publications: 71 scientists 392–401 publications: 62 scientists 402–411 publications: 54 scientists 412–421 publications: 41 scientists 422–431 publications: 63 scientists 432–441 publications: 53 scientists 442–451 publications: 31 scientists 452–461 publications: 42 scientists 462–471 publications: 40 scientists 472–481 publications: 29 scientists 482–491 publications: 34 scientists 492–501 publications: 30 scientists 502–511 publications: 23 scientists 512–521 publications: 41 scientists 522–531 publications: 29 scientists 532–541 publications: 28 scientists 542–551 publications: 16 scientists 552–561 publications: 18 scientists 562–571 publications: 18 scientists 572–581 publications: 17 scientists 582–591 publications: 17 scientists 592–601 publications: 17 scientists 602–611 publications: 19 scientists 612–621 publications: 13 scientists 622–631 publications: 12 scientists 632–641 publications: 11 scientists 642–651 publications: 16 scientists 652–661 publications: 9 scientists 662–671 publications: 5 scientists 672–681 publications: 13 scientists 682–691 publications: 12 scientists 692–701 publications: 6 scientists 702–711 publications: 6 scientists 712–721 publications: 9 scientists 722–731 publications: 9 scientists 732–741 publications: 6 scientists 742–751 publications: 11 scientists 752–761 publications: 10 scientists 762–771 publications: 7 scientists 772–781 publications: 12 scientists 782–791 publications: 7 scientists 792–801 publications: 5 scientists 802–806 publications: 1 scientist 807+ publications: 100 scientists
62–71 publications 807+

This scientist: 334 publications — 71st percentile

71% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 807 publications or more.

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Number of Immunology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,929 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
62–71 9
72–81 23
82–91 40
92–101 72
102–111 86
112–121 108
122–131 150
132–141 160
142–151 159
152–161 189
162–171 166
172–181 181
182–191 188
192–201 187
202–211 178
212–221 158
222–231 168
232–241 159
242–251 160
252–261 148
262–271 116
272–281 125
282–291 115
292–301 111
302–311 95
312–321 97
322–331 97
332–341 99 334
342–351 96
352–361 69
362–371 76
372–381 71
382–391 71
392–401 62
402–411 54
412–421 41
422–431 63
432–441 53
442–451 31
452–461 42
462–471 40
472–481 29
482–491 34
492–501 30
502–511 23
512–521 41
522–531 29
532–541 28
542–551 16
552–561 18
562–571 18
572–581 17
582–591 17
592–601 17
602–611 19
612–621 13
622–631 12
632–641 11
642–651 16
652–661 9
662–671 5
672–681 13
682–691 12
692–701 6
702–711 6
712–721 9
722–731 9
732–741 6
742–751 11
752–761 10
762–771 7
772–781 12
782–791 7
792–801 5
802–806 1
807+ 100
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Thierry Boon D-index placement in Immunology in 2026

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

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200
Bar chart with 60 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 157+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 201. Most scientists, 201, have 58–59 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 157 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 122–123 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 28 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 91 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 157 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 192 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 175 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 188 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 177 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 155 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 194 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 201 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 197 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 201 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 173 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 167 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 172 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 199 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 184 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 133 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 163 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 121 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 125 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 121 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 102 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 96 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 75 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 74 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 66 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 68 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 60 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 54 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 36 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 23 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 52 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 41 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 34 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 25 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 28 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 11 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 20 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 19 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 20 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 17 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 14 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 15 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 9 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 11 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 9 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 7 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 7 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 5 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156 D-Index: 6 scientists 157+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40–41 D-Index 157+

This scientist: 122 D-Index — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 157 D-Index or more.

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Number of Immunology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,929 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 28
42–43 91
44–45 157
46–47 192
48–49 175
50–51 188
52–53 177
54–55 155
56–57 194
58–59 201
60–61 197
62–63 201
64–65 173
66–67 167
68–69 172
70–71 199
72–73 184
74–75 133
76–77 163
78–79 127
80–81 121
82–83 125
84–85 121
86–87 102
88–89 96
90–91 75
92–93 72
94–95 74
96–97 66
98–99 68
100–101 49
102–103 60
104–105 54
106–107 36
108–109 23
110–111 52
112–113 41
114–115 34
116–117 25
118–119 28
120–121 11
122–123 20 122
124–125 27
126–127 19
128–129 20
130–131 16
132–133 17
134–135 14
136–137 15
138–139 9
140–141 11
142–143 9
144–145 9
146–147 7
148–149 7
150–151 7
152–153 5
154–155 8
156 6
157+ 96
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Immunology in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Immunology in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Immunology in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Immunology in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2006 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)

Overview

Thierry Boon is affiliated with Ludwig Cancer Research in Belgium. Their research career includes engagement in the broader field of cancer research, as indicated by their institutional association.

Throughout their career, Thierry Boon has been recognized with significant honors. They became a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2006, reflecting recognition by a prominent scientific organization. Additionally, they hold membership in the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), which highlights their standing within the molecular biology community.

While specific details on their research publications, coauthors, and specific topics are not listed, their association with Ludwig Cancer Research suggests a focus on oncological and molecular cancer biology topics. This institution is known for its dedication to understanding cancer mechanisms, developing therapeutic strategies, and advancing translational research.

Best Publications

  • A gene encoding an antigen recognized by cytolytic T lymphocytes on a human melanoma

    P van der Bruggen;C Traversari;P Chomez;C Lurquin

  • Evidence for a tumoral immune resistance mechanism based on tryptophan degradation by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

    Catherine Uyttenhove;Luc Pilotte;Ivan Théate;Ivan Théate;Vincent Stroobant

  • Tumor-antigens recognized by T-lymphocytes

    Thierry Boon;Jean-Charles Cerottini;Benoît Van den Eynde;Pierre van der Bruggen

  • Tumour antigens recognized by T lymphocytes: at the core of cancer immunotherapy.

    Pierre G. Coulie;Benoît J. Van den Eynde;Pierre van der Bruggen;Thierry Boon

  • The tyrosinase gene codes for an antigen recognized by autologous cytolytic T lymphocytes on HLA-A2 melanomas.

    V Brichard;A Van Pel;T Wölfel;C Wölfel

  • A new gene coding for a differentiation antigen recognized by autologous cytolytic T lymphocytes on HLA-A2 melanomas

    P G Coulie;V Brichard;A Van Pel;T Wölfel

  • HUMAN TUMOR ANTIGENS RECOGNIZED BY T LYMPHOCYTES

    T Boon;P van der Bruggen

  • Tumor regressions observed in patients with metastatic melanoma treated with an antigenic peptide encoded by gene MAGE-3 and presented by HLA-A1

    M Marchand;N van Baren;N van Baren;P Weynants;P Weynants;V Brichard;V Brichard;V Brichard

  • Human gene MAGE-3 codes for an antigen recognized on a melanoma by autologous cytolytic T lymphocytes.

    B Gaugler;B Van den Eynde;P van der Bruggen;P Romero

  • Characterization of an Antigen That Is Recognized on a Melanoma Showing Partial HLA Loss by CTL Expressing an NK Inhibitory Receptor

    Hideyuki Ikeda;Bernard Lethé;Frédéric Lehmann;Nicolas Van Baren

  • Structure, Chromosomal Localization, and Expression of 12 Genes of the Mage Family

    Etienne De Plaen;Etienne De Plaen;Catia Traversari;Catia Traversari;José J.J. Gaforio;José J.J. Gaforio;Jean Pierre Szikora;Jean Pierre Szikora

  • A nonapeptide encoded by human gene MAGE-1 is recognized on HLA-A1 by cytolytic T lymphocytes directed against tumor antigen MZ2-E.

    C Traversari;P van der Bruggen;I F Luescher;C Lurquin

  • HUMAN T CELL RESPONSES AGAINST MELANOMA

    Thierry Boon;Pierre G Coulie;Benoît J Van den Eynde;Pierre van der Bruggen

  • Bage - a New Gene Encoding An Antigen Recognized On Human Melanomas By Cytolytic T-lymphocytes

    Pascale Boël;Claude Wildmann;Maria Luisa Sensi;Robert Brasseur

  • DNA methylation is the primary silencing mechanism for a set of germ line- and tumor-specific genes with a CpG-rich promoter.

    Charles De Smet;Christophe Lurquin;Bernard Lethé;Valérie Martelange

  • A new family of genes coding for an antigen recognized by autologous cytolytic T lymphocytes on a human melanoma.

    B Van den Eynde;O Peeters;O De Backer;B Gaugler

  • Tumor antigens recognized by T cells

    Thierry Boon;Pierre G. Coulie;Benoît Van den Eynde

  • The activation of human gene MAGE-1 in tumor cells is correlated with genome-wide demethylation.

    C De Smet;O De Backer;I Faraoni;C Lurquin

  • An Overview of the MAGE Gene Family with the Identification of All Human Members of the Family

    Patrick Chomez;Olivier De Backer;Mathieu Bertrand;Etienne De Plaen

  • A limiting dilution assay for quantifying Leishmania major in tissues of infected mice

    Rg. Titus;Maurice Marchand;Thierry Boon;Ja. Louis

  • Human Gene MAGE-3 Codes for an Antigen Recognized on a Melanoma by Autologous Cytolytic T Lymphocytes By Btatrice Gaugler,* Benoit Van den Eynde,*

    Pierre van der Bruggen;Pedro Romero;Jose Juan Gaforio;Etienne De Plaen

  • A New Gene Coding for a Differentiation Antigen Recognized by Autologous Cytolytic T Lymphocytes on HLA-A2 Melanomas By Pierre G. Coulie, Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel,

    Thomas W;Jorg Schneider;Catia Traversari;Stes Mattei

Frequent Co-Authors

Pierre Coulie
Pierre Coulie Université Catholique de Louvain
Pierre van der Bruggen
Pierre van der Bruggen Université Catholique de Louvain
Francis Brasseur
Francis Brasseur Ludwig Cancer Research
Benoît Van den Eynde
Benoît Van den Eynde Ludwig Cancer Research
Catia Traversari
Catia Traversari MolMed (Italy)
Catherine Uyttenhove
Catherine Uyttenhove Ludwig Cancer Research
Vincent Stroobant
Vincent Stroobant Ludwig Cancer Research
Jacques Van Snick
Jacques Van Snick Université Catholique de Louvain
Alexander Knuth
Alexander Knuth University of Zurich
Jean-Christophe Renauld
Jean-Christophe Renauld Université Catholique de Louvain

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