Congratulations to Prof. Kathy Pritchard‑Jones on a Top‑Cited Publication!

We are delighted to congratulate Prof. Kathy Pritchard‑Jones, Past President of SIOP, on achieving a major scholarly milestone.

Her article, “The COVID‑19 pandemic: A rapid global response for children with cancer from SIOP, COG, SIOP‑E, SIOP‑PODC, IPSO, PROS, CCI, and St Jude Global,” has been recognized as one of the top 10 most‑cited publications in Pediatric Blood & Cancer over the past two years.

 Citation Highlights

  • 2‑year citations: 58
  • Total citations: 109
  • Field‑Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI): 5.47

The FWCI, a Scopus metric that compares citation performance against similar publications in the same field, indicates that this article has been cited more than five times the global average, underscoring its exceptional impact and relevance.

📖 Read the article here

This work reflects outstanding global collaboration and leadership in advancing care for children with cancer during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Thank you, Prof. Pritchard‑Jones, for yet another remarkable contribution to our field.

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