Sixteen McMaster University researchers have been named to the prestigious 2024 list of the world’s Highly Cited Researchers by analytics firm Clarivate.

This global recognition highlights individuals who have significantly influenced their fields through impactful research.

Inclusion is based on the number of Highly Cited Papers — a measure of publications that rank in the top 1 per cent by citations within their respective fields over the past decade, as determined by Web of Science.

The selection process also includes qualitative analysis and expert evaluation, with Highly Cited Researchers representing just 1 in every 1,000 worldwide.

The McMaster researchers on this year’s list are:

• Romina Brignardello-Petersen, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact

• Eric Brown, Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences

• Jan Brozek, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact

• Stuart Connolly, Department of Medicine

• Gordon Guyatt, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact

• Paul Moayyedi, Department of Medicine

• Rebecca Morgan, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact

• Bram Rochwerg, Department of Medicine

• Nancy Santesso, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact

• Holger Schünemann, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact

• Gregory Steinberg, Department of Medicine

• Lehana Thabane, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact

• Jeffrey Weitz, Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

• Gerry Wright, Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences

• Jianping Xu, Department of Biology

• Salim Yusuf, Department of Medicine

Notably, 10 of the 16 McMaster researchers received a Cross-Field distinction, recognizing their significant impact across multiple areas of study. In addition, Gordon Guyatt was featured twice for his contributions to both Clinical Medicine and Social Sciences.

McMaster ranked sixth in Canada for its number of Highly Cited Researchers, reflecting the university’s strong impact on international research.

McMaster’s strong presence on the Highly Cited Researchers list demonstrates the university’s enduring global influence and research leadership, says President David Farrar.

“McMaster is renowned for groundbreaking discoveries, from shaping the field of evidence-based medicine to fighting infectious diseases,” Farrar says.

“This recognition from Clarivate reflects the remarkable contributions our researchers make, driving progress and impact on a global scale.”