Professor Kiyoko F. Aoki-Kinoshita Ranked Among Top 2% of the World’s Most-Cited Scientists

Professor Kiyoko F. Aoki-Kinoshita, Deputy Director of the Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center (GaLSIC), has been recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, as ranked within the subfield of Bioinformatics, according to the "Updated Science-Wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators" released by Stanford University and Elsevier in September 2024.

This global database identifies the most influential researchers based on a range of standardized citation metrics, including total citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted index, and authorship positions. The dataset is derived from Scopus and provides a comprehensive overview of scientific impact across disciplines. Only the top 100,000 scientists, or the top 2% in each subfield, are included.

Professor Kinoshita has published over 240 peer-reviewed scientific papers and made significant contributions to the international scientific community. Her work has also been cited in relation to 27 patents, highlighting not only theoretical excellence but also the practical applications of her research.

Among her most notable achievements are the creation and continued leadership of two major glycoinformatics resources: GlyTouCan, the world’s first and only international glycan structure repository, and GlyCosmos, a comprehensive web portal that integrates and disseminates cutting-edge glycoscience data. These tools have become essential infrastructure for researchers in glycoscience and beyond.

Furthermore, Professor Kinoshita plays a central role in the Human Glycome Project, launched in 2023 as part of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)'s Large-Scale Academic Frontier Promotion Project. As the principal architect of the TOHSA Knowledge Base, she is leading efforts to develop advanced platforms for integrating and accessing complex glycan-related data.

In a rapidly evolving field where the accessibility and integration of large-scale biological data are increasingly vital, Professor Kinoshita’s leadership and innovation continue to shape the future of glycoinformatics. Through her dedication, expertise, and vision, she is not only advancing the scientific frontier of glycobiology but also empowering the next generation of researchers to explore the complex and fascinating world of glycans.

Professor Kinoshita is widely regarded as a global leader in glycoscience, and her continued contributions are expected to further elevate the field on the international stage.