China Pharmaceutical University (CPU)
中国药科大学
China
Time frame: 1 June 2025 - 30 May 2026Profile
The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 178 applied, health, natural and social sciences journals, across many different publishers, chosen by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides absolute Count of primary research articles and fractional Share counts of author contribution to articles. The positions in the table below reflect China Pharmaceutical University (CPU)'s position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position links to the corresponding table where China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) is listed.
Position by research output Share
Position by research output Share in subject areas
Research
China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) has the following research output in the current window (1 June 2025 - 30 May 2026) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view a list of articles representing the corresponding Share value.
Overall research output
Research outputs by subject area
Leading research topics
In the Current Index (12-month rolling window), China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) published the most articles in these research topics. Learn more about Nature Research Intelligence Topics.
| Topics | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry | 34 | 23.44 |
| Oncology and Carcinogenesis | 44 | 20.78 |
| Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 27 | 18.37 |
| Clinical Sciences | 22 | 11.91 |
| Medical Biotechnology | 13 | 8.49 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 11 | 7.66 |
| Immunology | 12 | 7.31 |
| Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics | 11 | 6.36 |
Share output for the past 5 years
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Collaboration
Nature Index collaborations highlight fruitful collaborations that lead to high quality research around the world. A collaboration can be between any two institutions or locations co-authoring at least one article in the journals tracked by the Nature Index. The collaboration score between two institutions is the sum of each of their Shares on the papers to which both have contributed. The table and charts below highlight the leading collaborators with China Pharmaceutical University (CPU).
Top 5 domestic collaborators with China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Collaboration Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nanjing University (NJU) | 11.88 / 12.59 | 24.47 |
| Nanjing Medical University (NJMU) | 10.11 / 5.15 | 15.26 |
| Southeast University (SEU) | 6.78 / 3.10 | 9.88 |
| Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) | 7.42 / 2.23 | 9.64 |
| Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) | 6.49 / 3.08 | 9.57 |
Top 5 international collaborators with China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Total Share |
|---|---|---|
| RWTH Aachen University (RWTH Aachen) | 4.20 / 0.32 | 4.53 |
| Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging (ExMI) | 3.50 / 0.27 | 3.78 |
| University Hospital Aachen (UKA), RWTH Aachen | 3.50 / 0.14 | 3.64 |
| Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) | 3.21 / 0.08 | 3.29 |
| University of Washington (UW) | 2.47 / 0.28 | 2.75 |
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Relationships
Affiliated institutions
The following affiliated institutions are wholly owned, operated, administered or contains research facilities for China Pharmaceutical University (CPU). All affiliations for an affiliated institution are credited to the institution to which it is affiliated. Each of the affiliated institutions listed below has its own research profile.
- China Pharmaceutical University (CPU)
Affiliated joint institutions and consortia
Represents joint institutions and consortia for which the institution is designated as a partner institution. Each partner institution of a joint institution or consortium receives an equivalent Share for every affiliation in which the consortium is included.