World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
50
Citations
10985
World Ranking
17524
National Ranking
7196

Overview

Vincent R. Hill is affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on environmental science, with a significant emphasis on water science and technology, parasitology, endocrinology, health, toxicology and mutagenesis, and infectious diseases.

Hill's work concentrates on several main topics including fecal contamination and water quality, parasitic infections and diagnostics, Legionella and Acanthamoeba research, water treatment and disinfection, viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology, child nutrition and water access, and infection control and ventilation.

They have a publication record in a range of venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
  • Emerging infectious diseases
  • Journal of Microbiological Methods
  • Wilderness and Environmental Medicine
  • Food and Waterborne Parasitology

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Hill include:

  • "Estimate of Burden and Direct Healthcare Cost of Infectious Waterborne Disease in the United States," 2020, Emerging infectious diseases
  • "Using Wastewater Surveillance Data to Support the COVID-19 Response - United States, 2020-2021," 2021, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
  • "Characteristics Associated with Adults Remembering to Wash Hands in Multiple Situations Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, October 2019 and June 2020," 2020, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
  • "Outbreaks Associated with Treated Recreational Water - United States, 2015-2019," 2021, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
  • "Estimating Waterborne Infectious Disease Burden by Exposure Route, United States, 2014," 2023, Emerging infectious diseases

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Hill include Jonathan S. Yoder, Mia Mattioli, Sarah A. Collier, Shanna Miko, and Michele C. Hlavsa, indicating active collaboration within their research community.

Best Publications

  • A broadly reactive one-step real-time RT-PCR assay for rapid and sensitive detection of hepatitis E virus.

    Narayanan Jothikumar;Narayanan Jothikumar;Theresa L. Cromeans;Betty H. Robertson;X.J. Meng

  • Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Noroviruses by Using TaqMan-Based One-Step Reverse Transcription-PCR Assays and Application to Naturally Contaminated Shellfish Samples

    Narayanan Jothikumar;Narayanan Jothikumar;James A. Lowther;Kathleen Henshilwood;David N. Lees

  • Surveillance for Waterborne Disease and Outbreaks Associated with Recreational Water Use and Other Aquatic Facility-Associated Health Events --- United States, 2005--2006

    Jonathan S Yoder;Michele C Hlavsa;Gunther F Craun;Vincent Hill

  • Surveillance for waterborne disease and outbreaks associated with drinking water and water not intended for drinking--United States, 2003-2004.

    Jennifer L Liang;Eric J Dziuban;Gunther F Craun;Vincent Hill

  • Multistate Evaluation of an Ultrafiltration-Based Procedure for Simultaneous Recovery of Enteric Microbes in 100-Liter Tap Water Samples

    Vincent R. Hill;Amy M. Kahler;Narayanan Jothikumar;Trisha B. Johnson

  • Quantitative Real-Time PCR Assays for Detection of Human Adenoviruses and Identification of Serotypes 40 and 41

    Narayanan Jothikumar;Narayanan Jothikumar;Theresa L. Cromeans;Theresa L. Cromeans;Vincent R. Hill;Xiaoyan Lu

  • Recreational exposure to microcystins during algal blooms in two California lakes

    Lorraine C. Backer;Sandra V. McNeel;Terry Barber;Barbara Kirkpatrick

  • Development of a Rapid Method for Simultaneous Recovery of Diverse Microbes in Drinking Water by Ultrafiltration with Sodium Polyphosphate and Surfactants

    Vincent R. Hill;Amy L. Polaczyk;Donghyun Hahn;Jothikumar Narayanan

  • Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water - United States, 2011-2012.

    Karlyn D Beer;Julia W Gargano;Virginia A Roberts;Vincent R Hill

  • Estimate of Burden and Direct Healthcare Cost of Infectious Waterborne Disease in the United States.

    Sarah A. Collier;Li Deng;Elizabeth A. Adam;Katharine M. Benedict

  • Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water - United States, 2013-2014.

    Katharine M. Benedict;Hannah Reses;Marissa Vigar;David M. Roth

  • Evidence of Person-to-Person Transmission of Hepatitis E Virus during a Large Outbreak in Northern Uganda

    Eyasu H. Teshale;Scott P. Grytdal;Christopher Howard;Vaughn Barry

  • Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Deaths Associated With Sinus Irrigation Using Contaminated Tap Water

    Jonathan S. Yoder;Susanne Straif-Bourgeois;Sharon L. Roy;Thomas A. Moore

  • A waterborne outbreak of gastroenteritis with multiple etiologies among resort island visitors and residents: Ohio, 2004.

    Ciara E. O'Reilly;Anna B. Bowen;Nytzia E. Perez;John P. Sarisky

  • Dead-End Hollow-Fiber Ultrafiltration for Recovery of Diverse Microbes from Water

    Carmela M. Smith;Vincent R. Hill

  • Surveillance for waterborne disease outbreaks and other health events associated with recreational water --- United States, 2007--2008.

    Michele C Hlavsa;Virginia A Roberts;Ayana R Anderson;Vincent R Hill

  • Inactivation of Adenoviruses, Enteroviruses, and Murine Norovirus in Water by Free Chlorine and Monochloramine

    Theresa L. Cromeans;Amy M. Kahler;Vincent R. Hill

  • Detection and differentiation of Cryptosporidium hominis and Cryptosporidium parvum by dual TaqMan assays.

    N. Jothikumar;A. J. da Silva;I. Moura;Y. Qvarnstrom

  • Surveillance for waterborne disease and outbreaks associated with recreational water--United States, 2003-2004.

    Eric J. Dziuban;Jennifer L. Liang;Gunther F. Craun;Vincent Hill

  • Ultrafiltration-based techniques for rapid and simultaneous concentration of multiple microbe classes from 100-L tap water samples

    Amy L. Polaczyk;Jothikumar Narayanan;Theresa L. Cromeans;Donghyun Hahn

Frequent Co-Authors

Mark D. Sobsey
Mark D. Sobsey University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lihua Xiao
Lihua Xiao South China Agricultural University
Michael J. Arrowood
Michael J. Arrowood Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jan Vinjé
Jan Vinjé Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
David M. Roth
David M. Roth University of California San Diego
Gunther F. Craun
Gunther F. Craun Environmental Protection Agency
Aron J. Hall
Aron J. Hall Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Eric D. Mintz
Eric D. Mintz Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Venkatachalam Udhayakumar
Venkatachalam Udhayakumar Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cheryl A. Bopp
Cheryl A. Bopp Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Biology and Biochemistry opens doors to a range of rewarding online degrees and diverse career options in healthcare, research, and industry. For those aiming to advance in nursing, a dnp program without clinical hours can fast-track your leadership journey, allowing you to focus on theoretical and administrative skills without on-site requirements.

If guiding healthcare organizations appeals to you, consider pursuing doctoral programs for healthcare administration. These programs provide advanced training in leadership, policy analysis, and strategic management, all offered through flexible online study paths.

For those drawn to pharmaceutical sciences, an online pharmacy school can prepare you for roles in clinical research, regulatory affairs, or community pharmacy—often accommodating working professionals.

Additionally, an online bachelor's degree in exercise science is ideal if you are interested in fitness careers, sports medicine, or health promotion. These related programs highlight flexible, accessible pathways for Biology and Biochemistry graduates seeking career growth in the ever-evolving health and life sciences sectors.

Best Scientists Citing Vincent R. Hill

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles