Lyn Finelli

31.8k total citations · 5 hit papers
179 papers, 14.0k citations indexed

About

Lyn Finelli is a scholar working on Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases and Modeling and Simulation. According to data from OpenAlex, Lyn Finelli has authored 179 papers receiving a total of 14.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 149 papers in Epidemiology, 43 papers in Infectious Diseases and 33 papers in Modeling and Simulation. Recurrent topics in Lyn Finelli's work include Influenza Virus Research Studies (92 papers), Respiratory viral infections research (90 papers) and Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections (37 papers). Lyn Finelli is often cited by papers focused on Influenza Virus Research Studies (92 papers), Respiratory viral infections research (90 papers) and Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections (37 papers). Lyn Finelli collaborates with scholars based in United States, Kenya and United Kingdom. Lyn Finelli's co-authors include Miriam J. Alter, Colin W. Shepard, David L. Swerdlow, Marc Lipsitch, Carrie Reed, Anthony E. Fiore, Beth P. Bell, Jeremy Miller, Simon Cauchemez and Matthew Biggerstaff and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and JAMA.

In The Last Decade

Lyn Finelli

176 papers receiving 13.5k citations

Hit Papers

Global epidemiology of he... 2005 2026 2012 2019 2005 2006 2020 2014 2021 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k
What are hit papers?

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. Global epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection
    2005 2.2k citations Lyn Finelli, Miriam J. Alter et al. profile →
  2. A comprehensive immunization strategy to eliminate transmission of hepatitis B virus infection in the United States: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Part II: immunization of adults.
    2006 867 citations Eric E. Mast, Cindy M. Weinbaum et al. PubMed profile →
  3. Defining the Epidemiology of Covid-19 — Studies Needed
    2020 779 citations Marc Lipsitch, Lyn Finelli et al. profile →
  4. Estimates of the reproduction number for seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza: a systematic review of the literature
    2014 397 citations Carrie Reed, Lyn Finelli et al. BMC Infectious Diseases profile →
  5. Incidence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Among Hospitalized Adults, 2017–2020
    2021 137 citations Angela R Branche, Lisa Saiman et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Lyn Finelli 10.0k 4.0k 3.3k 2.5k 1.2k 179 14.0k
Fabrice Carrat 9.0k 0.9× 3.6k 0.9× 2.4k 0.7× 1.9k 0.8× 568 0.5× 332 14.3k
Mary Ramsay 13.2k 1.3× 2.2k 0.5× 6.3k 1.9× 1.6k 0.7× 4.5k 3.7× 457 20.9k
Mel Krajden 8.4k 0.8× 3.5k 0.9× 3.5k 1.1× 604 0.2× 560 0.5× 367 11.8k
Anthony E. Fiore 7.5k 0.8× 2.7k 0.7× 2.5k 0.8× 463 0.2× 1.3k 1.1× 91 10.9k
Arnaud Fontanet 4.8k 0.5× 1.9k 0.5× 6.2k 1.9× 1.6k 0.6× 603 0.5× 272 12.2k
Edward A. Belongia 8.9k 0.9× 901 0.2× 4.1k 1.3× 1.1k 0.4× 2.3k 1.9× 245 13.9k
Laith J. Abu‐Raddad 5.8k 0.6× 2.1k 0.5× 4.4k 1.3× 1.3k 0.5× 374 0.3× 299 11.7k
Beth P. Bell 7.0k 0.7× 6.7k 1.7× 4.3k 1.3× 560 0.2× 1.9k 1.5× 135 13.2k
Lone Simonsen 11.5k 1.2× 724 0.2× 5.4k 1.6× 5.0k 2.0× 1.6k 1.3× 194 18.1k
Pierre‐Yves Boëlle 4.4k 0.4× 920 0.2× 3.1k 0.9× 4.1k 1.7× 579 0.5× 302 12.7k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

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Nduaguba, Sabina O., et al.. (2025). Respiratory Syncytial Virus Incidence in Young Children in the United States: Impact of Methodologies and Patient Characteristics. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 19(4). e70094–e70094.
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Branche, Angela R, Ann R. Falsey, Lisa Saiman, et al.. (2025). Respiratory Syncytial Virus Risk Assessment in Adults: Implications for Vaccine Recommendations Beyond Age. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 12(7). ofaf394–ofaf394. 1 indexed citations
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Sinha, Anushua, Radha Railkar, Luis A. Castagnini, et al.. (2025). Evaluation of a monoclonal antibody against respiratory syncytial virus, clesrovimab, in infants and children: Comprehensive rationale and study design for the late-stage clinical trials. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 157. 107995–107995. 3 indexed citations
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Bauer, Karri A., Laura Puzniak, Kalvin Yu, et al.. (2023). Association of SARS-CoV-2 status and antibiotic-resistant bacteria with inadequate empiric therapy in hospitalized patients: a US multicenter cohort evaluation (July 2019 - October 2021). BMC Infectious Diseases. 23(1). 490–490. 4 indexed citations
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Sano, Ellen, et al.. (2022). Bacteremia in Adults Admitted from the Emergency Department with Laboratory-Confirmed Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 62(2). 216–223. 3 indexed citations
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Branche, Angela R, Lisa Saiman, Edward E. Walsh, et al.. (2022). Change in functional status associated with respiratory syncytial virus infection in hospitalized older adults. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 16(6). 1151–1160. 41 indexed citations
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Oberhardt, Matthew, et al.. (2021). Comparative incidence and burden of respiratory viruses associated with hospitalization in adults in New York City. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 15(5). 670–677. 18 indexed citations
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Wong, Karen K., Seema Jain, Lenee Blanton, et al.. (2013). Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths in the United States, 2004–2012. PEDIATRICS. 132(5). 796–804. 111 indexed citations
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Brammer, Lynnette, Scott Epperson, Lenee Blanton, et al.. (2013). Update: Influenza Activity — United States, September 29–December 7, 2013. MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 62(50). 1032. 16 indexed citations
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Kass‐Hout, Taha, Zhiheng Xu, So-Youn Park, et al.. (2012). Application of change point analysis to daily influenza-like illness emergency department visits. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. 19(6). 1075–1081. 55 indexed citations
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Fowlkes, Ashley, Sharoda Dasgupta, Edward Chao, et al.. (2012). Estimating influenza incidence and rates of influenza‐like illness in the outpatient setting. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 7(5). 694–700. 60 indexed citations
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Bramley, Anna M., Sharoda Dasgupta, Jacek Skarbinski, et al.. (2012). Intensive care unit patients with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1pdm09) virus infection – United States, 2009. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 6(6). e134–42. 47 indexed citations
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Lipsitch, Marc, Lyn Finelli, Richard Heffernan, GM Leung, & Stephen C. Redd. (2011). Improving the Evidence Base for Decision Making During a Pandemic: The Example of 2009 Influenza A/H1N1. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Biodefense Strategy Practice and Science. 9(2). 89–115. 100 indexed citations
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Wasley, Annemarie, Deanna Kruszon‐Moran, Wendi L. Kuhnert, et al.. (2010). The Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States in the Era of Vaccination. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 202(2). 192–201. 272 indexed citations
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Creanga, Andreea A., Samuel B. Graitcer, Teeb Al‐Samarrai, et al.. (2010). Severity of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Pregnant Women. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 115(4). 717–726. 248 indexed citations
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Dawood, Fatimah S., Anthony E. Fiore, Laurie Kamimoto, et al.. (2010). Influenza-Associated Pneumonia in Children Hospitalized With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza, 2003–2008. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 29(7). 585–590. 50 indexed citations
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Peebles, Patrick, Rosaline Dhara, Lynnette Brammer, Alicia M. Fry, & Lyn Finelli. (2010). Influenza-associated mortality among children - United States: 2007-2008. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 5(1). 25–31. 18 indexed citations
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White, Laura F., Jacco Wallinga, Lyn Finelli, et al.. (2009). Estimation of the reproductive number and the serial interval in early phase of the 2009 influenza A/H1N1 pandemic in the USA. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 3(6). 267–276. 204 indexed citations
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