In order to get a sense for how the PD "impact landscape" might have changed in the 21st century, a Top 100 of the last decade was determined. The analysis revealed the names of a considerable number of "rising stars", who have made significant contributions to the PD literature, often through molecular or genetic approaches. The Top 20 identified are:

1. Lang, Anthony E, Toronto Western Research Institute
2. Farrer, Matthew, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
3. Lees, Andrew J, University College London
4. Olanow, C Warren, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
5. Singleton, Andrew, National Institute of Aging NIH, Bethesda, MD
6. Przedborski, Serge, Columbia University, New York, NY
7. Wood, Nicholas W, University College London
8. Pollak, Pierre, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
9. Benabid, Alim-Louis, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
10. Poewe, Werner, Innsbruck Medical University
11. Jankovic, Joseph, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
12. Fahn, Stanley, Columbia University, New York, NY
13. Hardy, John, University College London
14. Agid, Yves, Piti - Salptrire University Hospital, Par
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