2024 & 2025
Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists
Stanford University / Elsevier
Included in the worldwide ranking of highly cited scientists.
Recognition & outreach
Awards & Media
Recognising scientific contributions and sharing research beyond academia.
Explore Fanny's scientific and institutional recognition, publication distinctions, academic scholarships, and media appearances highlighting her research in public health and epidemiology.
Global scientific impact
Top 2%
Most-Cited Scientists Worldwide
Stanford University / Elsevier
2024 · 2025
8
Awards & Distinctions
3
Scholarships & Early Recognition
8
Selected Media Appearances
Scientific recognition
Scientific Recognition
Acknowledgements for contributions to science, research and academic leadership.
2024
Distinguished Researcher
Diego Portales University
Institutional recognition for contributions to research, development and innovation.
2025
AD Scientific Index
Chile
Ranked among the top 100 researchers in Chile in 2025.
01 — Awards & distinctions
Scientific recognition
Scientific recognition
Scientific recognition
Institutional recognition
Publication distinction
Publication distinction
Publication distinction
Publication distinction
Awards & Distinctions
Scientific, institutional and publication recognitions.
Among the 100 most-cited scientists in Chile
AD Scientific Index
Top 2% most-cited scientists
Stanford University / Elsevier
Top 2% most-cited scientists
Stanford University / Elsevier
Distinguished Researcher
Diego Portales University
Most Cited & Most Accessed Paper
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Paper of the Year
Maturitas
Paper of the Month
European Heart Journal
Paper of the Month
Maturitas
Scholarships & early recognition
Scholarships & Early Recognition
Support for academic development and international research experience.
Full Conference Scholarship
11th Hydration for Health Scientific Conference
Becas Chile
CONICYT · Doctoral scholarship
Academic Excellence — Best Graduate
Nutrition and Dietetics · University of Concepción
In the media
Research in the public conversation
Selected news and interviews featuring Fanny’s research and expert commentary.
El Mercurio ·
Health science milestones of 2025, according to experts
Fanny Petermann-Rocha is interviewed as one of five national experts and discusses the new clinical guideline on obesity.
El Mercurio ·
Risks of using weight-loss medication without medical supervision
Interview in El Mercurio with scientific analysis of medication and public health.
Cooperativa.cl ·
Ozempic in Chile: study warns of a dangerous rebound effect
News report warning of rebound effects and muscle loss associated with Ozempic use.
Cooperativa Ciencia ·
Research highlights the impact of Ozempic in preventing cardiac events
Science coverage of a study evaluating the impact of semaglutide use on cardiovascular prevention.
Publimetro ·
Chilean warning about Ozempic use
National press article highlighting risks associated with unsupervised semaglutide use.
Radio Biobío ·
Discussion of Ozempic use and its outlook in Chile
Radio interview about the UDP study and projections for Ozempic use.
La Tercera online ·
Chile, with 30% obesity according to the OECD: does the food labelling law work?
Expert interviews on the role of food warning labels in obesity.
El Mercurio ·
Overweight: a law adding an hour of school exercise could be key, but experts call for better nutrition
El Mercurio report available through Litoralpress, featuring Fanny Petermann-Rocha on the new law increasing physical activity at school and the need to improve nutrition and healthy habits.
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