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Richard M. Watson

Richard M. Watson

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Immunology

D-Index
54
Citations
8455
World Ranking
3915
National Ranking
99

Overview

Richard M. Watson is primarily affiliated with McMaster University in Canada. Their research is situated within the broad discipline of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with a specific focus on Molecular Biology and Cancer Research at the subfield level.

The scientist's recent publications have examined RNA modifications and their biological implications, particularly in relation to RNA secondary structure prediction. Two notable papers include:

  • "Secondary structure prediction for RNA sequences including N6-methyladenosine," published in 2022 in Nature Communications
  • "Secondary Structure Prediction for RNA Sequences Including N6-methyladenosine," published in 2021 in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

The work predominantly addresses main topics such as:

  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • RNA research and splicing
  • Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research

The scientist frequently collaborates with several coauthors over multiple projects. These include:

  • Elżbieta Kierzek
  • Xiaoju Zhang
  • Ryszard Kierzek
  • David H. Mathews
  • Scott D. Kennedy

Richard M. Watson's papers are published primarily in venues that reflect their research focus, such as:

  • Nature Communications
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

The fields and topics associated with their work illustrate a convergence of molecular biology techniques and cancer research, emphasizing the role of RNA modifications in cellular processes. This intersection highlights investigations into how chemical modifications of RNA impact secondary structure and influence mechanisms of protein synthesis and disease progression.

No record of awards or book publications is indicated in the available information.

Best Publications

  • Inhibition of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction by MK-571, a Potent Leukotriene D4–Receptor Antagonist

    Patrick J. Manning;Richard M. Watson;Dorothy J. Margolskee;Vanessa C. Williams

  • Allergen-induced increases in IL-5 receptor alpha-subunit expression on bone marrow-derived CD34+ cells from asthmatic subjects. A novel marker of progenitor cell commitment towards eosinophilic differentiation.

    R Sehmi;L J Wood;R Watson;R Foley

  • Effects of interleukin-13 blockade on allergen-induced airway responses in mild atopic asthma

    Gail M. Gauvreau;Louis Philippe Boulet;Donald W. Cockcroft;J. Mark Fitzgerald

  • Protective effects of inhaled PGE2 on allergen-induced airway responses and airway inflammation.

    Gail M. Gauvreau;Rick M. Watson;Paul M. O'byrne

  • Changes in the cellular profile of induced sputum after allergen-induced asthmatic responses.

    Isabelle Pin;Andreas P. Freitag;Paul M. O'Byrne;Adele Girgis-Gabardo

  • Kinetics of Allergen-Induced Airway Eosinophilic Cytokine Production and Airway Inflammation

    Gail M. Gauvreau;Rick M. Watson;Paul M. O'byrne

  • Increased Numbers of Both Airway Basophils and Mast Cells in Sputum after Allergen Inhalation Challenge of Atopic Asthmatics

    Gail M. Gauvreau;Jong M. Lee;Richard M. Watson;Anne-Marie A. Irani

  • Effect of inhaled PGE2 on exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmatic subjects.

    Enrico Melillo;Karen L. Woolley;Patrick J. Manning;Richard M. Watson

  • Changes in Bone Marrow Inflammatory Cell Progenitors after Inhaled Allergen in Asthmatic Subjects

    Lorna J. Wood;Mark D. Inman;Richard M. Watson;Ronan Foley

  • Antisense therapy against CCR3 and the common beta chain attenuates allergen-induced eosinophilic responses.

    Gail M. Gauvreau;Louis Philippe Boulet;Donald W. Cockcroft;Adrian Baatjes

  • Effects of inhaled budesonide on allergen-induced airway responses and airway inflammation.

    G M Gauvreau;J Doctor;R M Watson;M Jordana

  • Allergen-induced Increases in Sputum Levels of Group 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells in Subjects with Asthma.

    Ruchong Chen;Ruchong Chen;Steven G Smith;Brittany Ma Salter;Amani El-Gammal

  • Pranlukast, a cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist, attenuates allergen-induced early- and late-phase bronchoconstriction and airway hyperresponsiveness in asthmatic subjects

    Allan Hamilton;Isidore Faiferman;Paul Stober;Richard M. Watson

  • β2-Agonist Tolerance and Exercise-induced Bronchospasm

    Robert J. Hancox;Padmaja Subbarao;Dennis Kamada;Richard M. Watson

  • Effect of Regular Inhaled Albuterol on Allergen-induced Late Responses and Sputum Eosinophils in Asthmatic Subjects

    G. M. Gauvreau;M. Jordana;R. M. Watson;D. W. Cockcroft

  • Inhaled Leukotriene E4, But Not Leukotriene D4, Increased Airway Inflammatory Cells in Subjects with Atopic Asthma

    Gail M. Gauvreau;Krishnan N. Parameswaran;Richard M. Watson;Paul M. O'byrne

  • Efficacy and safety of multiple doses of QGE031 (ligelizumab) versus omalizumab and placebo in inhibiting allergen-induced early asthmatic responses

    Gail M. Gauvreau;Jonathan P. Arm;Louis-Philippe Boulet;Richard Leigh

  • Effects of montelukast and budesonide on airway responses and airway inflammation in asthma.

    Richard Leigh;Dilini Vethanayagam;Makoto Yoshida;Richard M. Watson

  • Symptom Perception during Acute Bronchoconstriction

    Kieran J. Killian;Richard Watson;Joceline Otis;Timothy A. St. Amand

  • Allergen-induced fluctuation in CC chemokine receptor 3 expression on bone marrow CD34+ cells from asthmatic subjects: significance for mobilization of haemopoietic progenitor cells in allergic inflammation

    Roma Sehmi;Sandra Dorman;Adrian Baatjes;Rick Watson

  • 440 Changes in the cellular profile of inducedsputum after allergen-induced asthmatic responses

    Isabelle Pin;Andy Freitag;Paul M. O'Byrne;Adele Girgis-Gabardo

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul M. O'Byrne
Paul M. O'Byrne McMaster University
Gail M. Gauvreau
Gail M. Gauvreau McMaster University
Donald W. Cockcroft
Donald W. Cockcroft University of Saskatchewan
Judah A. Denburg
Judah A. Denburg McMaster University
Mark D. Inman
Mark D. Inman McMaster University
Louis-Philippe Boulet
Louis-Philippe Boulet Université Laval
J. Mark FitzGerald
J. Mark FitzGerald University of British Columbia
John W. Upham
John W. Upham University of Queensland
Mark Larché
Mark Larché McMaster University
Qutayba Hamid
Qutayba Hamid University of Sharjah

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