What is a Top 100 KOL?
A Top 100 KOL is one of the highest-ranked key opinion leaders within a defined disease area or scientific field. This designation is based on objective metrics such as publication volume, authorship position, citation impact, clinical trial involvement, and network centrality. VISFO typically uses this classification to benchmark influence and identify collaborators with the greatest potential to shape scientific and clinical direction.
Why is the Top 100 KOL designation important in stakeholder mapping?
These individuals often set standards of care, shape medical education, and influence regulatory or payer decisions. Identifying co-authorship or connection to Top 100 KOLs is a key strategy for uncovering Rising Stars and mapping knowledge networks.
