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Eric S. Lander
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4.3/5
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About Eric S. Lander at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Eric S. Lander holds an academic position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Their scholarly work centers on Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, and Genetic Associations and Epidemiology. With over 521,513 citations to their name, their contributions have had a measurable and lasting impact on the field. An H-index of 271 underscores the consistent quality and influence of their published research.
Research Areas
Genomics and Chromatin DynamicsCancer Genomics and DiagnosticsGenetic Associations and EpidemiologyRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsGenetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
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Rating Breakdown
Supervision Style4.0
Responsiveness4.0
Workload4.0
Funding Support4.3
Communication3.7
Lab Environment & Research Profile
Academic data verified · April 2026 · Next sync: May 2026
Lab Environment
Supervision4.0/5
Responsiveness4.0/5
Funding4.3/5
Communication3.7/5
Work-Life Balance4.3/5
Among reviewed supervisors at MIT, Eric S. Lander scores in the top 25% for Funding (4.3/5).
Academic Output
Total Citations521,513
Top 5% globally
Publications897
Highly prolific researcher
h-index271
Nobel-level impact
i10-index552
Exceptional breadth
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