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Shankar Balasubramanian

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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About Shankar Balasubramanian at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Shankar Balasubramanian is a researcher based at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They specialize in DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, and RNA Interference and Gene Delivery, with ongoing contributions to these areas. Their academic career is distinguished by over 56,517 citations, demonstrating their leading role in the global research community. With a formidable H-index of 118, Shankar Balasubramanian continues to drive innovation in their area of expertise.

Research Areas

DNA and Nucleic Acid ChemistryAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsRNA modifications and cancer

Academic Impact Matrix

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Research Output

Total Citations113,034

Top 5% globally

Publications1042

Highly prolific researcher

h-index118

Nobel-level impact

i10-index332

Exceptional breadth

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