Subfield · Rheumatology · Belgium
Rheumatology research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Rheumatology research in 2022–2025 (#47 worldwide), followed by .
- Belgium's world rank
- #21 of 52 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 645
- Top-10% rate
- 16.5%
- Ranked institutions
- 1
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Rheumatology in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #47 | 29.6 | 20.1% | 111 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Rheumatology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Rheumatology researchers in Belgium?
Olivier Bruyère, Jean‐Yves Reginster and Claus Bachert rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1Olivier Bruyère#1,874 worldwide overall2k citations · 21 works
- 2Jean‐Yves Reginster#7,055 worldwide overall2.1k citations · 27 works
- 3Claus Bachert#18,062 worldwide overall1k citations · 10 works
- 4Raf Sciot#26,810 worldwide overall557 citations · 10 works
- 5J. Dequeker#41,834 worldwide overall384 citations · 14 works
- 6Filip Van den Bosch#43,701 worldwide overall243 citations · 37 works
- 7Kurt de Vlam#53,118 worldwide overall295 citations · 28 works
- 8Frank P. Luyten#55,952 worldwide overall571 citations · 24 works
- 9Carine Wouters#62,381 worldwide overall243 citations · 9 works
- 10Daniël Blockmans#79,734 worldwide overall188 citations · 10 works
- 11Dirk Elewaut#86,287 worldwide overall342 citations · 35 works
- 12Séverine Vermeire#97,786 worldwide overall1.6k citations · 17 works
- 13Claude C. Schulman#110,486 worldwide overall281 citations · 9 works
- 14Piet Hoebeke#160,308 worldwide overall307 citations · 10 works
- 15Ghislain Opdenakker#164,961 worldwide overall330 citations · 7 works