The "Highly Cited Researchers" ranking, published annually by Clarivate Analytics, honours scientists whose work has been cited most frequently worldwide. It is considered an important indicator of the influence and relevance of scientific publications over the past ten years. This year's list includes 6,636 researchers from 59 countries who are among the 1% most cited in their field. Germany ranks fourth in the international comparison with 332 citations.

Once again, two scientists from the Medical Center – University of Freiburg and members of CIBSS – Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies, are among the most cited researchers: Prof. Dr. Dr. Bertram Bengsch and Prof. Dr. Marco Prinz.

Bertram Bengsch is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Hospital of Internal Medicine II and is included in the list of "Highly Cited Researchers" for the third time. His research focuses on the investigation of the immune response in various infectious, autoimmune and tumour diseases. He is particularly interested in acute and chronic hepatitis infections, inflammatory bowel disease and liver cancer. He uses advanced methods such as single cell and mass cytometry to analyse complex data sets and develop new therapeutic approaches.

Marco Prinz is a professor at the Institute of Neuropathology in the Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology and was nominated a Highly Cited Researcher for the seventh time. His research focuses on neuroimmunological and neurodegenerative diseases. His "Innate Immunity" research group investigates how the brain responds to changes in tissue integrity, such as in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neurodegeneration. He works closely with various clinical departments to investigate pathological changes in the central and peripheral nervous systems and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.

With their highly acclaimed research, both scientists make a significant contribution to scientific progress and the international visibility of CIBSS and the Medical Center – University of Freiburg.

CIBSS Profile of Prof. Dr. Marco Prinz

CIBSS Profile of Prof. Dr. Dr. Bertram Bengsch

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