List of female Clarivate Citation laureates

List of female scientists recognized for their high citation impact

The List of female Clarivate Citation Laureates includes distinguished women scientists who have been recognized for their significant contributions to their respective fields through their high citation impact. These laureates are selected by Clarivate Analytics based on citation data from the Web of Science, and they are considered potential candidates for future Nobel Prizes.

Overview

The Clarivate Citation Laureates program identifies researchers whose work has been cited at high levels, indicating that their research has been influential and impactful. The list includes women from various scientific disciplines, highlighting their contributions to advancing knowledge and technology.

Notable Female Laureates

Vera Rubin

Vera Rubin

Vera Rubin was an American astronomer who pioneered work on galaxy rotation rates. Her observations provided the first evidence for the existence of dark matter, a major component of the universe that does not emit light or energy. Rubin's work has had a profound impact on the field of cosmology.

Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn is an Australian-American biologist known for her discovery of telomerase, an enzyme that maintains the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes called telomeres. Her research has significant implications for understanding aging and cancer.

Carol Greider

Carol Greider

Carol Greider is an American molecular biologist who, along with Elizabeth Blackburn, discovered telomerase. Her work has been crucial in the study of cellular aging and has opened new avenues for cancer research.

Jacqueline Barton

Jacqueline Barton

Jacqueline Barton is an American chemist known for her research on the chemical and physical properties of DNA. Her studies on DNA charge transport have provided insights into the mechanisms of DNA damage and repair.

Anne O. Krueger

Anne O. Krueger

Anne O. Krueger is an American economist recognized for her work on international trade and development. Her research has influenced economic policy and understanding of the global economy.

Lene Hau

Lene Hau

Lene Hau is a Danish physicist known for her groundbreaking work in slowing and stopping light. Her experiments with Bose-Einstein condensates have opened new possibilities in the field of quantum optics and information.

Significance

The inclusion of women in the Clarivate Citation Laureates list highlights the critical role that female scientists play in advancing scientific knowledge. It also serves to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in science and technology.

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• Nobel Prize
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