Manchester leads the way among most cited European rheumatology researchers
Five research theme leads from the Musculoskeletal NIHR Biomedical Research Unit (BRU) have been included in a list of the top 30 most cited rheumatology authors in the Europe.
The list, published as part of a rheumatology publication analysis by Lab Times, includes prominent rheumatology researchers from institutes across Europe, including Leiden and Oxford University. However, Manchester boasts the highest number of entries for a university, with the following BRU researchers included:
- Professor Deborah Symmons: 13,274 citations and 121 articles
- Professor Jane Worthington: 12,104 citations and 112 articles
- Professor Anne Barton: 10,536 citations and 101 articles
- Professor Wendy Thomson: 8,895 citations and 89 articles
- Professor Ian Bruce: 8,644 citations and 86 articles
This list cements Manchester’s position as an international leader in musculoskeletal research, with a strong focus on epidemiology, genetics and genomics, to develop a ‘treat smarter’ approach to musculoskeletal disorders.
BRU Theme Leads
This is a great achievement to see so many researchers within the BRU included on this list. This is not only a testament to the hard work of those listed, but the impact of the discoveries and findings that are coming out of Manchester, including the BRU, for our work to be so highly cited.
Ian Bruce, Director of the NIHR Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit