Faculty Recognition at Yale School of Medicine
In a significant achievement, 27 faculty members from the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) have been acknowledged as some of the most cited researchers for the year 2025. This recognition, compiled by Clarivate, showcases scientists who rank among the top 1% in their respective fields based on the citation frequency of their published work. The impact of their research is evidenced by the high number of citations, which signifies an influential role in guiding future studies.
Dr. Nancy J. Brown, the dean of Yale School of Medicine, commented on the honor, stating, "We are fortunate to have so many faculty members who are influencing the future of discovery and medicine. In medical research, citations are recognition of the impact of our work."
A List of Distinguished Honorees
Among the notable researchers highlighted by Clarivate for their substantial influence in their domains are:
- - Dr. Barbara Burtness: Anthony N. Brady Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)
- - Tyrone Cannon, PhD: Clark L. Hull Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry
- - Lieping Chen, MD, PhD: Cancer Research Professor and Professor of Immunobiology, Dermatology, and Medicine
- - Sidi Chen, PhD: Associate Professor of Genetics and Neurosurgery
- - Craig Crews, PhD: John C. Malone Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Chemistry
- - Dr. Scott Gettinger: Professor of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
- - Andrew Goodman, PhD: C.N.H. Long Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and Director of the Institute for Microbial Sciences
- - Dr. David A. Hafler: William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor of Neurology and Immunobiology
- - Dr. Roy S. Herbst, PhD: Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) and Pharmacology
- - Dr. Kevan Herold: C.N.H. Long Professor of Immunobiology and Medicine (Endocrinology)
- - Dr. Silvio Inzucchi: Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology)
- - Akiko Iwasaki, PhD: Sterling Professor of Immunobiology, Professor of Dermatology, and of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases)
- - Yuval Kluger, PhD: Anthony N. Brady Professor of Pathology
- - Dr. Albert Ko: Raj and Indra Nooyi Professor of Public Health and Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
- - Harlan Krumholz, MD: Dr. Harold H. Hines Jr. Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
- - Dr. John Krystal: Dr. Robert L. McNeil Jr. Professor of Translational Research
- - Dr. David R. Martinez: Assistant Professor of Immunobiology
- - Ryan McNeil, PhD: Associate Professor of Medicine (General Medicine)
- - John Pachankis, PhD: Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- - Noah Wolcott Palm, PhD: Professor of Immunobiology
- - Marc Potenza, MD, PhD: Professor of Psychiatry
- - David Rimm, MD, PhD: Anthony M. Brady Professor of Pathology
- - Kurt Schalper, MD, PhD: Associate Professor of Pathology
- - Dustin Scheinost, PhD: Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
- - Dr. Lee Schwamm: Associate Dean for Digital Strategy and Transformation
- - Dr. Mario Sznol: Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)
- - Craig B. Wilen, MD, PhD: Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Immunobiology.
About Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine is committed to educating leaders in medicine and science, with a strong emphasis on curiosity and critical inquiry. The institution is globally recognized for its contributions to biomedical research, clinical care, and medical education. With over 1,700 physicians, Yale provides compassionate care to patients worldwide. The Yale Medical Education System focuses on critical thinking and independent research, producing leaders in academia and the medical field.