OIID faculty ranked among world's top scientists
October 28, 2024
The Department of Oral Immunology & Infectious Diseases is proud to celebrate two of its own faculty members -- Jan Potempa and Richard Lamont - ranked among top scientists of microbiology worldwide.
The ranking published by Research.com is based on citations and H-index as of December 6, 2021.
| Ranking type | Jan Potempa | Richard Lamont |
|---|---|---|
| World Rank | 206 | 689 |
| USA Rank | 103 | 326 |
| H-index | 86 | 68 |
| Citations | 24,858 | 16,381 |
| Publications | 360 | 160 |
Faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral fellows from the UofL School of Dentistry Department of Oral Immunology & Infectious Diseases are involved in cross-disciplinary projects to dissect the molecular and cellular basis of the interactions between oral bacteria and their host. More about the department
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