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Richard J. Martin

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
116
Citations
46590
World Ranking
4376
National Ranking
2390

Richard J. Martin publications per year

1976: 1 publications 1977: 3 publications 1978: 4 publications 1979: 5 publications 1980: 4 publications 1981: 9 publications 1982: 8 publications 1983: 11 publications 1984: 12 publications 1985: 15 publications 1986: 7 publications 1987: 9 publications 1988: 8 publications 1989: 9 publications 1990: 12 publications 1991: 12 publications 1992: 11 publications 1993: 10 publications 1994: 10 publications 1995: 16 publications 1996: 13 publications 1997: 19 publications 1998: 19 publications 1999: 26 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 20 publications 2002: 17 publications 2003: 18 publications 2004: 15 publications 2005: 20 publications 2006: 16 publications 2007: 16 publications 2008: 19 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 29 publications 2011: 20 publications 2012: 35 publications 2013: 25 publications 2014: 23 publications 2015: 27 publications 2016: 19 publications 2017: 22 publications 2018: 12 publications 2019: 18 publications 2020: 16 publications 2021: 17 publications 2022: 4 publications 2023: 6 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 2 publications
1976 2025

696 publications in total across all disciplines

Richard J. Martin publication distribution in Medicine in 2027

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 680 publications — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Richard J. Martin D-index placement in Medicine in 2027

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2027. The highlighted bar marks where Richard J. Martin sits on this spectrum.

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70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 116 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Overview

Richard J. Martin is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University in the United States. Their research is situated primarily within the field of Medicine, focusing on several subfields including Physiology, Immunology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology. The scope of their work encompasses main topics such as asthma and respiratory diseases, IL-33, ST2, and ILC pathways, eosinophilic esophagitis, immune cell function and interaction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research, pediatric health and respiratory diseases, and gut microbiota and health.

Their recent publications illustrate a concentration on respiratory health and immunological mechanisms, particularly in asthma. Notable papers include:

  • "Distinct associations of sputum and oral microbiota with atopic, immunologic, and clinical features in mild asthma" (2020) published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • "The molecular and epigenetic mechanisms of innate lymphoid cell (ILC) memory and its relevance for asthma" (2021) published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine
  • "Predictors and associations of the persistent airflow limitation phenotype in asthma: a post-hoc analysis of the ATLANTIS study" (2022) published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
  • "Optimal identification of human conventional and nonconventional (CRTH2-IL7Rα-) ILC2s using additional surface markers" (2020) published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • "Parkin, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, enhances airway mitochondrial DNA release and inflammation" (2020) published in Thorax

Frequent coauthors who collaborate regularly with Richard J. Martin include:

  • Rafeul Alam
  • Mukesh Verma
  • Anand Sripada
  • Magdalena M. Gorska
  • Vamsi P. Guntur

The scientist has published several papers in leading venues, with repeated contributions to the following journals:

  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • CHEST Journal
  • The Journal of Experimental Medicine
  • The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
  • Thorax

The research focus of Richard J. Martin integrates fundamental and clinical insights relating to asthma, pulmonary conditions, immune cell functions, and the interactions between microbiota and respiratory health. Their work addresses both molecular drivers and clinical phenotypes in these areas, contributing to enhanced understanding of disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets within respiratory medicine.

Best Publications

  • Bronchoscopic evaluation of severe asthma. Persistent inflammation associated with high dose glucocorticoids.

    Sally E. Wenzel;Stanley J. Szefler;Donald Y. M. Leung;Steven I. Sloan

  • Eosinophil-associated TGF-beta1 mRNA expression and airways fibrosis in bronchial asthma.

    Eleanor M. Minshall;Donald Y. M. Leung;Richard J. Martin;Yan Ling Song

  • Airway microbiota and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in patients with suboptimally controlled asthma.

    Yvonne J. Huang;Craig E. Nelson;Eoin L. Brodie;Todd Z. DeSantis

  • The Effect of Polymorphisms of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor on the Response to Regular Use of Albuterol in Asthma

    Elliot Israel;Jeffrey M. Drazen;Stephen B. Liggett;Homer A. Boushey

  • Alveolar Tissue Inflammation in Asthma

    Monica Kraft;Ratko Djukanovic;Susan Wilson;Stephen T. Holgate

  • Significant variability in response to inhaled corticosteroids for persistent asthma

    Stanley J. Szefler;Richard J. Martin;Tonya Sharp King;Homer A. Boushey

  • Use of regularly scheduled albuterol treatment in asthma: genotype-stratified, randomised, placebo-controlled cross-over trial

    Elliot Israel;Vernon M. Chinchilli;Jean G. Ford;Homer A. Boushey

  • Tiotropium bromide step-up therapy for adults with uncontrolled asthma

    Stephen P. Peters;Susan J. Kunselman;Nikolina Icitovic;Wendy C. Moore

  • Genetic polymorphisms of the beta 2-adrenergic receptor in nocturnal and nonnocturnal asthma. Evidence that Gly16 correlates with the nocturnal phenotype.

    J Turki;J Pak;S A Green;R J Martin

  • Daily versus As-Needed Corticosteroids for Mild Persistent Asthma

    Homer A. Boushey;Christine A. Sorkness;Tonya S. King;Sean D. Sullivan

  • Smoking Affects Response to Inhaled Corticosteroids or Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in Asthma

    Stephen C. Lazarus;Vernon M. Chinchilli;Nancy J. Rollings;Homer A. Boushey

  • Inhaled nitric oxide in preterm infants undergoing mechanical ventilation.

    Roberta A. Ballard;William E. Truog;Avital Cnaan;Richard John Martin

  • Comparison of regularly scheduled with as-needed use of albuterol in mild asthma. Asthma Clinical Research Network.

    Jeffrey M. Drazen;Elliot Israel;Homer A. Boushey;Vernon M. Chinchilli

  • Long-Acting β2-Agonist Monotherapy vs Continued Therapy With Inhaled Corticosteroids in Patients With Persistent Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Stephen C. Lazarus;Homer A. Boushey;John V. Fahy;Vernon M. Chinchilli

  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae in Asthma: Effect of Clarithromycin

    Monica Kraft;Gail H. Cassell;Juno Pak;Richard J. Martin

  • Detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in the Airways of Adults with Chronic Asthma

    Monica Kraft;Gail H. Cassell;Jan E. Henson;Harold Watson

  • Bradycardia during sleep apnea. Characteristics and mechanism.

    C Zwillich;T Devlin;D White;N Douglas

  • A link between chronic asthma and chronic infection

    Richard J. Martin;Monica Kraft;Hong Wei Chu;Eric A. Berns

  • IL-23-dependent IL-17 production is essential in neutrophil recruitment and activity in mouse lung defense against respiratory Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

    Qun Wu;Richard J. Martin;John G. Rino;Rachel Breed

  • Mechanics of the respiratory system and breathing pattern during sleep in normal humans

    D. W. Hudgel;R. J. Martin;B. Johnson;P. Hill

Frequent Co-Authors

Monica Kraft
Monica Kraft University of Arizona
Waldemar A. Carlo
Waldemar A. Carlo University of Alabama at Birmingham
Elliot Israel
Elliot Israel Brigham and Women's Hospital
Stanley J. Szefler
Stanley J. Szefler University of Colorado Denver
David Price
David Price University of Aberdeen
Avroy A. Fanaroff
Avroy A. Fanaroff Case Western Reserve University
Homer A. Boushey
Homer A. Boushey University of California, San Francisco
Vernon M. Chinchilli
Vernon M. Chinchilli Pennsylvania State University
Stephen P. Peters
Stephen P. Peters Wake Forest University
Y. S. Prakash
Y. S. Prakash Mayo Clinic

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