Core Viewpoint - iNature systematically summarizes the top 20 scholars in the life sciences field employed in Chinese institutions, covering eight subfields including molecular biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, medicine, microbiology, and plant science and agriculture [1][2]. Molecular Biology - A total of 6,162 researchers were analyzed in the molecular biology field, with a D-index threshold of 40 for consideration. The acceptance criteria for top researchers are based on D-index, contribution ratio in the specific field, and researchers' awards and achievements [3][4]. - Notable scholars include: - David J. Chen (Chinese University of Hong Kong) - D-index: 105 - Pan Tao (Jinan University) - D-index: 88 - Li Jiayang (Chinese Academy of Sciences) - D-index: 84 [4]. Neuroscience - An analysis was conducted on 30,084 researchers in the neuroscience field, with a D-index threshold of 30 for consideration. The acceptance criteria are similar to those in molecular biology [5][6]. - Notable scholars include: - Pu Muming (Chinese Academy of Sciences) - D-index: 125 - Nikos K. Logothetis (Chinese Academy of Sciences) - D-index: 123 - Helmut Ketternann (Chinese Academy of Sciences) - D-index: 116 [6]. Biochemistry - A total of 88,978 researchers were analyzed in the biochemistry field, with a D-index threshold of 40 for consideration [7]. - Notable scholars include: - Katsuhiko Mikoshiba (Shanghai University of Science and Technology) - D-index: 145 - Deng Chuxia (Macau University) - D-index: 145 - Pak C. Sham (Hong Kong University) - D-index: 132 [7]. Genetics - An analysis was conducted on 6,162 researchers in the genetics field, with a D-index threshold of 40 for consideration [8]. - Notable scholars include: - Zhu Jiankang (Southern University of Science and Technology) - D-index: 173 - Deng Xingwang (Peking University) - D-index: 134 - Yang Huanming (BGI) - D-index: 126 [8][9]. Immunology - A total of 11,980 researchers were analyzed in the immunology field, with a D-index threshold of 40 for consideration [10]. - Notable scholars include: - Guan Yi (Hong Kong University) - D-index: 132 - Gao Fu (Chinese Academy of Sciences) - D-index: 115 - Leo L. M. Poon (Hong Kong University) - D-index: 112 [10]. Medicine - An analysis was conducted on 70,665 researchers in the medicine field, with a D-index threshold of 70 for consideration [11]. - Notable scholars include: - Huang Tianyin (Tsinghua University) - D-index: 202 - Shen Zuyao (Hong Kong University) - D-index: 177 - Joseph Lau (Hong Kong University) - D-index: 163 [11]. Microbiology - A total of 44,555 researchers were analyzed in the microbiology field, with a D-index threshold of 40 for consideration [12]. - Notable scholars include: - Yuan Guoyong (Hong Kong University) - D-index: 164 - Kwok-Hung Chan (Hong Kong University) - D-index: 112 - Xiao Lihua (South China Agricultural University) - D-index: 110 [12][13]. Plant Science and Agriculture - An analysis was conducted on 10,707 researchers in the plant science and agriculture field, with a D-index threshold of 30 for consideration [14]. - Notable scholars include: - Zhu Yongguan (Chinese Academy of Sciences) - D-index: 135 - Zhang Fushuo (China Agricultural University) - D-index: 132 - Zhao Fangjie (Nanjing Agricultural University) - D-index: 126 [14].