Boris Kovatchev

28.3k total citations · 4 hit papers
242 papers, 13.1k citations indexed

About

Boris Kovatchev is a scholar working on Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Surgery and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Boris Kovatchev has authored 242 papers receiving a total of 13.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 195 papers in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 125 papers in Surgery and 120 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in Boris Kovatchev's work include Diabetes Management and Research (192 papers), Diabetes and associated disorders (120 papers) and Pancreatic function and diabetes (119 papers). Boris Kovatchev is often cited by papers focused on Diabetes Management and Research (192 papers), Diabetes and associated disorders (120 papers) and Pancreatic function and diabetes (119 papers). Boris Kovatchev collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and France. Boris Kovatchev's co-authors include Marc D. Breton, Daniel J. Cox, Claudio Cobelli, William L. Clarke, Linda Gonder‐Frederick, Chiara Dalla Man, Lalo Magni, Éric Renard, Giuseppe De Nicolao and Stacey M. Anderson and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Gastroenterology and Endocrine Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Boris Kovatchev

236 papers receiving 12.6k citations

Hit Papers

In Silico Preclinical Tri... 2009 2026 2014 2020 2009 2014 2011 2021 100 200 300 400 500
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. In Silico Preclinical Trials: A Proof of Concept in Closed-Loop Control of Type 1 Diabetes
    2009 591 citations Boris Kovatchev, Marc D. Breton et al. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology profile →
  2. The UVA/PADOVA Type 1 Diabetes Simulator
    2014 554 citations Marc D. Breton, Boris Kovatchev et al. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology profile →
  3. Artificial Pancreas: Past, Present, Future
    2011 435 citations Claudio Cobelli, Éric Renard et al. Diabetes profile →
  4. One Year Real-World Use of the Control-IQ Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology
    2021 165 citations Marc D. Breton, Boris Kovatchev Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Boris Kovatchev 10.0k 6.8k 5.6k 1.0k 753 242 13.1k
Éric Renard 6.0k 0.6× 4.1k 0.6× 3.4k 0.6× 476 0.5× 899 1.2× 264 8.9k
William L. Clarke 7.5k 0.8× 4.2k 0.6× 4.0k 0.7× 782 0.8× 1.1k 1.5× 128 10.1k
Bruce A. Buckingham 8.7k 0.9× 6.4k 0.9× 5.7k 1.0× 506 0.5× 593 0.8× 270 10.5k
David M. Maahs 12.7k 1.3× 7.2k 1.1× 7.3k 1.3× 1.7k 1.6× 971 1.3× 369 17.5k
Linda Gonder‐Frederick 7.4k 0.7× 2.8k 0.4× 2.8k 0.5× 828 0.8× 490 0.7× 147 11.3k
Roman Hovorka 9.9k 1.0× 6.7k 1.0× 5.0k 0.9× 644 0.6× 1.0k 1.3× 308 11.6k
Lutz Heinemann 8.3k 0.8× 4.2k 0.6× 3.3k 0.6× 713 0.7× 1.1k 1.5× 421 12.3k
Chiara Dalla Man 8.3k 0.8× 6.1k 0.9× 3.7k 0.7× 775 0.7× 2.1k 2.8× 216 11.8k
J. Hans DeVries 8.6k 0.9× 4.2k 0.6× 3.0k 0.5× 1.1k 1.1× 1.7k 2.3× 235 13.1k
William V. Tamborlane 21.6k 2.2× 11.4k 1.7× 10.1k 1.8× 1.9k 1.8× 2.3k 3.0× 377 30.0k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Aktürk, Halis Kaan, Sue A. Brown, Roy W. Beck, et al.. (2025). Registration and Real-Life Studies on Automated Insulin Delivery Systems. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 19(4). 924–936. 3 indexed citations
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Horton, William B., Boris Kovatchev, Lauren Kanapka, & Roy W. Beck. (2025). The Virtual DCCT #3: Relationship of HbA1c and CGM Metrics with Cardiovascular Outcomes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 27(12). 981–988.
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Kovatchev, Boris, Chiara Fabris, Anas El Fathi, et al.. (2025). The Virtual DCCT: Adding Continuous Glucose Monitoring to a Landmark Clinical Trial for Prediction of Microvascular Complications. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 27(3). 209–216. 8 indexed citations
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Colmegna, Patricio, Chiara Fabris, Ralf Nass, et al.. (2024). Adaptive Biobehavioral Control: A Pilot Analysis of Human–Machine Coadaptation in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 26(9). 644–651. 3 indexed citations
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Kovatchev, Boris, Alberto Castillo, Laura Kollar, et al.. (2024). Neural-Net Artificial Pancreas: A Randomized Crossover Trial of a First-in-Class Automated Insulin Delivery Algorithm. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 26(6). 375–382. 17 indexed citations
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Garcia‐Tirado, José, Leon S. Farhy, Ralf Nass, et al.. (2022). Automated Insulin Delivery with SGLT2i Combination Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 24(7). 461–470. 22 indexed citations
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Han, Julia, et al.. (2020). A Review of Continuous Glucose Monitoring-Based Composite Metrics for Glycemic Control. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 22(8). 613–622. 33 indexed citations
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Brown, Sue A., Dan Raghinaru, Bruce A. Buckingham, et al.. (2020). 101-LB: Eighteen-Month Use of Closed-Loop Control (CLC): A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Diabetes. 69(Supplement_1). 1 indexed citations
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Ekhlaspour, Laya, Gregory P. Forlenza, Daniel R. Cherñavvsky, et al.. (2019). Closed loop control in adolescents and children during winter sports: Use of the Tandem Control‐IQ AP system. Pediatric Diabetes. 20(6). 759–768. 52 indexed citations
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Klonoff, David C., Joan Lee Parkes, Boris Kovatchev, et al.. (2018). Investigation of the Accuracy of 18 Marketed Blood Glucose Monitors. Diabetes Care. 41(8). 1681–1688. 101 indexed citations
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Breton, Marc D., Daniel R. Cherñavvsky, Gregory P. Forlenza, et al.. (2017). Closed-Loop Control During Intense Prolonged Outdoor Exercise in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: The Artificial Pancreas Ski Study. Diabetes Care. 40(12). 1644–1650. 119 indexed citations
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Messori, Mirko, Jort Kropff, Simone Del Favero, et al.. (2017). Individually Adaptive Artificial Pancreas in Subjects with Type 1 Diabetes: A One-Month Proof-of-Concept Trial in Free-Living Conditions. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 19(10). 560–571. 43 indexed citations
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Brown, Sue A., Boris Kovatchev, Marc D. Breton, et al.. (2015). Multinight “Bedside” Closed-Loop Control for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 17(3). 203–209. 39 indexed citations
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Breton, Marc D., et al.. (2014). Adding Heart Rate Signal to a Control-to-Range Artificial Pancreas System Improves the Protection Against Hypoglycemia During Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 16(8). 506–511. 103 indexed citations
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Kovatchev, Boris, et al.. (2014). Assessing Sensor Accuracy for Non-Adjunct Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 17(3). 177–186. 168 indexed citations
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McCall, Anthony L., Daniel J. Cox, Robert G. Brodows, et al.. (2009). Reduced Daily Risk of Glycemic Variability: Comparison of Exenatide with Insulin Glargine. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 11(6). 339–344. 37 indexed citations
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Cox, Daniel J., Melissa Moore, Roger C. Burket, et al.. (2008). Rebound Effects with Long-Acting Amphetamine or Methylphenidate Stimulant Medication Preparations among Adolescent Male Drivers with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 18(1). 1–10. 39 indexed citations
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McCall, Anthony L., et al.. (2006). A Novel Analytical Method for Assessing Glucose Variability: Using CGMS in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 8(6). 644–653. 57 indexed citations
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Borowitz, Stephen M., Daniel J. Cox, James L. Sutphen, & Boris Kovatchev. (2002). Treatment of Childhood Encopresis: A Randomized Trial Comparing Three Treatment Protocols. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 34(4). 378–384. 6 indexed citations
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Kovatchev, Boris, Martin Straume, Leon S. Farhy, & Daniel J. Cox. (2000). Dynamic network model of glucose counterregulation in subjects with insulin-requiring diabetes. Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology. 321. 396–410. 7 indexed citations

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