Matthias Hediger: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Matthias Hediger's h-index is 108 (248 i10-index, 55,398+ total citations across 438+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of July 2026. Matthias Hediger is affiliated with University of Bern.
Matthias Hediger is a researcher affiliated with University of Bern, specializing in Structure and function SLC solute carriers and calcium channels. Their work has been cited 55,398 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in United States.
Matthias Hediger's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 438 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 108
- i10-Index
- 248
- Total Citations
- 55,398
- Citing Countries
- 27
As of July 2026.
Matthias Hediger has an h-index of 108 and 55,398 total citations across 438 publications, with research cited by institutions in 27 countries.
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Cloning and characterization of a mammalian proton-coupled metal-ion transporter
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The researcher established the molecular identity and functional properties of high-affinity glutamate transporters, subsequently expanding this framework to characterize related renal cotransporters and define the broader physiological implications of the transporter family.
The researcher pioneered the molecular identification of the Na+/glucose co-transporter and subsequently contextualized this discovery within the broader physiological framework of membrane transport systems.
The researcher identified and characterized the extracellular calcium-sensing receptor in bovine parathyroid tissue, establishing a foundational molecular target for understanding calcium homeostasis.
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About Matthias Hediger's research
Matthias Hediger is a researcher in Structure and function SLC solute carriers and calcium channels at University of Bern. Their work has been cited 55,398 times across 438 publications (h-index 108), according to Google Scholar.
Their most-cited work, “Cloning and characterization of a mammalian proton-coupled metal-ion transporter” (1997), has accumulated 4,142 citations. Other influential works include “Cloning and characterization of an extracellular Ca2+-sensing receptor from bovine parathyroid” (1993) with 3,426 citations and “Knockout of glutamate transporters reveals a major role for astroglial transport in excitotoxicity and clearance of glutamate” (1996) with 3,199 citations.
Citations of Matthias Hediger's research come primarily from United States, United Kingdom and China, reflecting international research impact across 5+ countries. The interactive citation map above shows the full geographic distribution of the institutions citing this work.
