Michelle J. Alfa

7.1k total citations · 2 hit papers
158 papers, 5.1k citations indexed

About

Michelle J. Alfa is a scholar working on Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. According to data from OpenAlex, Michelle J. Alfa has authored 158 papers receiving a total of 5.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 78 papers in Microbiology, 50 papers in Infectious Diseases and 34 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. Recurrent topics in Michelle J. Alfa's work include Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection (64 papers), Infection Control in Healthcare (22 papers) and Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research (21 papers). Michelle J. Alfa is often cited by papers focused on Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection (64 papers), Infection Control in Healthcare (22 papers) and Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research (21 papers). Michelle J. Alfa collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and Brazil. Michelle J. Alfa's co-authors include Pat DeGagné, M. R. Mulvey, Nancy Olson, Irene Martín, L.‐K. Ng, N. Olson, G. K. M. Harding, Iram Fatima, John M. Embil and Jessica D. Forbes and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, The Journal of Immunology and Clinical Infectious Diseases.

In The Last Decade

Michelle J. Alfa

154 papers receiving 4.9k citations

Hit Papers

Multiplex PCR for the detection of tetracycline resistant... 2001 2026 2009 2017 2001 2018 200 400 600
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. Multiplex PCR for the detection of tetracycline resistant genes
    2001 707 citations L.‐K. Ng, Irene Martín et al. Molecular and Cellular Probes profile →
  2. A comparative study of the gut microbiota in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases—does a common dysbiosis exist?
    2018 320 citations Michelle J. Alfa et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Michelle J. Alfa Canada 37 1.8k 1.5k 1.1k 952 745 158 5.1k
Geert Claeys Belgium 40 679 0.4× 1.3k 0.9× 2.1k 2.0× 1.1k 1.2× 611 0.8× 136 5.1k
Margaret Ip Hong Kong 45 1.7k 1.0× 687 0.5× 2.7k 2.6× 1.5k 1.6× 1.2k 1.6× 250 7.8k
Irving Nachamkin United States 48 3.4k 1.9× 673 0.4× 2.0k 1.9× 858 0.9× 597 0.8× 195 8.6k
Johan Van Eldere Belgium 48 3.0k 1.7× 951 0.6× 3.2k 3.0× 1.8k 1.9× 594 0.8× 130 8.1k
Catrin E. Moore United Kingdom 35 2.0k 1.1× 454 0.3× 1.5k 1.4× 1.3k 1.4× 824 1.1× 106 5.3k
Mitsuo Kaku Japan 40 1.8k 1.0× 516 0.3× 2.0k 1.9× 1.3k 1.4× 519 0.7× 333 5.7k
Alan P. Johnson United Kingdom 48 2.5k 1.4× 1.1k 0.7× 2.5k 2.3× 1.1k 1.2× 1.2k 1.6× 231 8.2k
John E. Degener Netherlands 28 891 0.5× 454 0.3× 718 0.7× 1.1k 1.1× 493 0.7× 40 3.8k
Denis Piérard Belgium 42 2.7k 1.5× 506 0.3× 1.3k 1.2× 842 0.9× 413 0.6× 258 6.1k
Anna Giammanco Italy 40 2.9k 1.6× 1.3k 0.9× 2.1k 2.0× 600 0.6× 329 0.4× 306 6.5k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michelle J. Alfa

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Pineau, Lionel, et al.. (2024). Endoscope sampling and culturing methods. Journal of Hospital Infection. 149. 36–45.
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Harding, Scott, et al.. (2023). Consumption of Solnul™ Resistant Potato Starch Produces a Prebiotic Effect in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients. 15(7). 1582–1582. 13 indexed citations
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Tipple, Anaclara Ferreira Veiga, et al.. (2021). Biofilm accumulation in new flexible gastroscope channels in clinical use. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 43(2). 174–180. 13 indexed citations
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Alfa, Michelle J.. (2019). Biofilms on instruments and environmental surfaces: Do they interfere with instrument reprocessing and surface disinfection? Review of the literature. American Journal of Infection Control. 47. A39–A45. 33 indexed citations
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Alfa, Michelle J., David Strang, Paramjit S. Tappia, et al.. (2018). A Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial to Determine the Impact of Digestion Resistant Starch MSPrebiotic® on Glucose, Insulin, and Insulin Resistance in Elderly and Mid-Age Adults. Frontiers in Medicine. 4. 260–260. 34 indexed citations
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Bernard, Kathryn, Tamara Burdz, Deborah J. Wiebe, Michelle J. Alfa, & Anne-Marie Bernier. (2018). Clostridium neonatale sp. nov. linked to necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates and a clarification of species assignable to the genus Clostridium (Prazmowski 1880) emend. Lawson and Rainey 2016. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY. 68(8). 2416–2423. 14 indexed citations
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MacDonald, Kelly S., et al.. (2016). Reproducible elimination of Clostridium difficile spores using a clinical area washer disinfector in 3 different health care sites. American Journal of Infection Control. 44(7). e107–e111. 2 indexed citations
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Alfa, Michelle J.. (2012). The ‘Pandora’s Box’ Dilemma: Reprocessing of Implantable Screws and Plates in Orthopedic Tray Sets. Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology. 46(sp12). 55–59. 9 indexed citations
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Alfa, Michelle J., Iram Fatima, & Nancy Olson. (2012). Validation of adenosine triphosphate to audit manual cleaning of flexible endoscope channels. American Journal of Infection Control. 41(3). 245–248. 89 indexed citations
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Rao, Priya, G. K. M. Harding, J. Brunka, et al.. (2004). A Prospective, Randomized Trial of 3 or 14 Days of Ciprofloxacin Treatment for Acute Urinary Tract Infection in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 39(5). 658–664. 64 indexed citations
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Alfa, Michelle J. & Michele Jackson. (2001). A new hydrogen peroxide–based medical-device detergent with germicidal properties: Comparison with enzymatic cleaners. American Journal of Infection Control. 29(3). 168–177. 37 indexed citations
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Ng, L.‐K., Irene Martín, Michelle J. Alfa, & M. R. Mulvey. (2001). Multiplex PCR for the detection of tetracycline resistant genes. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 15(4). 209–215. 707 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhanel, George G., G. K. M. Harding, Daryl J. Hoban, et al.. (2000). Low Prevalence of VRE Gastrointestinal Colonization of Hospitalized Patients in Manitoba Tertiary Care and Community Hospitals. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 11(1). 38–41. 4 indexed citations
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Alfa, Michelle J., Pat DeGagné, & Nancy Olson. (1997). Bacterial Killing Ability of 10% Ethylene Oxide Plus 90% Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Sterilizing Gas. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 18(9). 641–645. 7 indexed citations
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Alfa, Michelle J., et al.. (1996). Comparison of Ion Plasma, Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide, and 100% Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers to the 12/88 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 17(2). 92–100. 84 indexed citations
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Embil, John M., K. Ramotar, Michelle J. Alfa, et al.. (1994). Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Tertiary Care Institutions of the Canadian Prairies 1990-1992. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 15(10). 646–651. 108 indexed citations
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Thomson, G. T. D., et al.. (1994). Secretory immune response and clinical sequelae of Salmonella infection in a point source cohort.. PubMed. 21(1). 132–7. 24 indexed citations
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