Innovative Research Award
Magdalena Serrano
INIA-CSIC
Magdalena Serrano, affiliated with INIA-CSIC in Spain, is recognized in this academic profile for research associated with retrovirus infection in sheep. The recognition is presented under the Innovative Research Award category of the Genetics Awards. The supplied bibliometric record reports 76 documents, 1,514 citations, and an h-index of 23, providing quantitative indicators of research visibility and scholarly influence within the indexed scientific literature.[1]
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents Magdalena Serrano and her research context at INIA-CSIC, Spain, with a subject-area focus on retrovirus infection in sheep. Research on small-ruminant retroviruses encompasses molecular epidemiology, host–virus interactions, pathogenesis, immune responses, diagnosis, and the genetic factors that can influence disease expression. These areas are relevant to animal health, livestock production, veterinary biotechnology, and the development of evidence-based strategies for controlling infectious diseases in sheep. The reported bibliometric indicators of 76 documents, 1,514 citations, and an h-index of 23 are included as supplied measures of scholarly output and citation impact.[1]
Keywords
- Retrovirus infection
- Sheep health
- Small-ruminant lentiviruses
- Animal genetics
- Veterinary virology
- Host–virus interactions
Introduction
Small-ruminant lentiviruses are retroviruses that affect sheep and goats and include viruses associated with chronic inflammatory disease. In sheep, infection with visna-maedi virus can produce progressive pulmonary, neurological, mammary, and articular manifestations. The biological characteristics of these infections make host susceptibility, immune response, viral variation, and transmission important areas of investigation. Reviews of small-ruminant lentiviruses have emphasized the value of integrating molecular, immunological, epidemiological, and veterinary approaches when studying these infections. [1][2]
Research Profile
The supplied research profile places Magdalena Serrano within the scientific context of INIA-CSIC and identifies retrovirus infection in sheep as the principal subject area for this recognition. This area intersects veterinary medicine, animal genetics, infectious-disease biology, and livestock health. Studies of retroviral infection in small ruminants commonly require integration of laboratory investigation with population-level and host-level analysis because disease outcome can depend on viral characteristics, host responses, environmental factors, and patterns of transmission. [1]
The profile’s reported Scopus record identifies 76 documents, 1,514 citations, and an h-index of 23. These figures are reproduced from the information supplied for the recognition page and should be understood as bibliometric indicators that can change as indexing databases are updated.
Research Contributions
Research concerning retrovirus infection in sheep contributes to understanding the biological mechanisms underlying persistent infection and disease progression. Small-ruminant lentiviruses are characterized by their ability to establish long-term infections, making questions concerning viral replication, immune evasion, tissue tropism, and host responses particularly relevant. [1][2]
From an animal-health perspective, research in this domain can support improved detection and epidemiological surveillance while providing scientific evidence for approaches to disease control. The integration of genetics with infectious-disease research is also relevant to identifying host factors that may influence infection or clinical outcome, although specific genetic associations should be interpreted according to the evidence presented in individual studies.
- Investigation of retroviral infections affecting sheep and other small ruminants.
- Study of host–virus relationships relevant to persistent infection and disease.
- Application of genetic and veterinary perspectives to livestock infectious-disease research.
- Contribution to scientific knowledge relevant to surveillance, diagnosis, and animal-health management.
Publications
The supplied Scopus record attributes 76 indexed documents to the researcher profile. Because individual publication titles and publication-level metadata were not provided in the source information for this page, this section does not assign specific papers to Magdalena Serrano without independent bibliographic verification. The subject-area literature, however, provides an established scientific context for research on small-ruminant lentiviruses and their effects in sheep. [1][2]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric record reports 1,514 citations across 76 documents and an h-index of 23. These measures indicate that the indexed body of work has received substantial scholarly attention. Citation-based metrics are useful for describing research visibility, but they do not independently measure the quality, originality, societal relevance, or practical value of individual publications.
In the context of animal infectious-disease research, scientific impact can also be reflected through contributions to disease understanding, diagnostic methodologies, epidemiological knowledge, animal-health policy, and the development of future research directions. Consequently, bibliometric indicators are most appropriately considered alongside the scientific content and documented contributions of the research record.
Award Suitability
Based on the information supplied for this recognition profile, Magdalena Serrano is presented as a candidate for the Innovative Research Award within the Genetics Awards. The stated specialization in retrovirus infection in sheep provides a clear scientific focus at the intersection of animal genetics, veterinary virology, and infectious-disease research. The reported record of 76 documents, 1,514 citations, and an h-index of 23 further provides quantitative evidence of an established indexed publication record.
Award suitability should ultimately be determined through review of the candidate’s verified publications, originality of research findings, methodological contributions, scientific influence, and relevance to the award’s formal criteria. The available information supports presenting the profile for consideration but does not, by itself, constitute an independent assessment of award eligibility or comparative ranking.
Conclusion
Magdalena Serrano’s recognition profile is centered on research concerning retrovirus infection in sheep and is affiliated with INIA-CSIC in Spain. The supplied bibliometric indicators—76 documents, 1,514 citations, and an h-index of 23—describe a substantial indexed research record. Within the broader scientific literature, research on small-ruminant lentiviruses remains relevant to understanding persistent viral infections, host responses, animal health, and disease-control strategies. [1][2]