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Nine UNC Lineberger members published some of the most influential scientific papers during the past decade, according to an independent analysis.

Clarivate’s newly released 2024 Highly Cited Researchers™ list recognizes scientists from 59 counties and regions who published papers ranked in the top 1% of cited publications in their field between 2013-2023. UNC-Chapel Hill ranked 35th among universities worldwide, with 33 faculty named to the list.

This year’s list consists of 6,636 scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant influence through the publication of multiple highly cited papers in 21 scientific fields. They represent 1 in every 1,000 scientists and social scientists in the world, according to Clarivate.

Headshots of nine UNC Lineberger faculty members who were named Clarivate 2024 Highly Cited Researchers.
Top row, from left: Ralph Baric, PhD; Noel T. Brewer, PhD; and Gianpietro Dotti, MD.
Middle row: Katherine A. Hoadley, PhD; Barry M. Popkin, PhD, MS; and Scott Randell, PhD.
Bottom row: Bryan L. Roth, MD, PhD; Jenny P.Y. Ting, PhD; and David van Duin, MD, PhD.

UNC Lineberger members named to the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list: