World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Robert A. Kastelein

Robert A. Kastelein

D-Index & Metrics

Immunology

D-Index
89
Citations
70166
World Ranking
1092
National Ranking
586

Overview

Robert A. Kastelein is affiliated with MSD in the United States and has contributed to research primarily within the fields of medicine and immunology and microbiology. Their work emphasizes oncology, immunology, radiology, nuclear medicine and imaging, and biotechnology.

The main research topics covered by Robert A. Kastelein include:

  • Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
  • Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
  • CAR-T cell therapy research
  • Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
  • Immune Cell Function and Interaction
  • Cancer Research and Treatments

Recent publications by Robert A. Kastelein demonstrate involvement in cancer immunotherapy and pharmacokinetic studies. Notable papers include:

  • Biophysical and Immunological Characterization and In Vivo Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology in Nonhuman Primates of the Anti-PD-1 Antibody Pembrolizumab, 2020, Molecular Cancer Therapeutics
  • Abstract 1833: Novel IL-12 Partial Agonist For Cancer Immunotherapy Avoids NK-cell Mediated Toxicity, 2023, Cancer Research

The researcher has collaborated frequently with several co-authors, reflecting interdisciplinary teamwork. Frequent co-authors include:

  • René de Waal Malefyt
  • Beth Hutchins
  • Gary C. Starling
  • Mark A. McCoy
  • Danuta J. Herzyk

Robert A. Kastelein has published in venues such as Molecular Cancer Therapeutics and Cancer Research, indicating a focus on oncology and immunology journals.

Best Publications

  • IL-23 drives a pathogenic T cell population that induces autoimmune inflammation

    Claire L. Langrish;Yi Yi Chen;Wendy M Blumenschein;Jeanine D. Mattson

  • IL-33, an interleukin-1-like cytokine that signals via the IL-1 receptor-related protein ST2 and induces T helper type 2-associated cytokines

    Jochen Schmitz;Alexander Owyang;Elizabeth Oldham;Yaoli Song

  • Interleukin-23 rather than interleukin-12 is the critical cytokine for autoimmune inflammation of the brain

    Daniel J. Cua;Jonathan Sherlock;Yi Chen;Craig A. Murphy

  • Novel p19 protein engages IL-12p40 to form a cytokine, IL-23, with biological activities similar as well as distinct from IL-12.

    Birgit Oppmann;Robin Lesley;Bianca Blom;Jackie C. Timans

  • Development, cytokine profile and function of human interleukin 17-producing helper T cells

    Nicholas J Wilson;Katia Boniface;Jason R Chan;Brent S McKenzie

  • Human epithelial cells trigger dendritic cell–mediated allergic inflammation by producing TSLP

    Vassili Soumelis;Pedro A Reche;Holger Kanzler;Wei Yuan

  • Subsets of human dendritic cell precursors express different toll-like receptors and respond to different microbial antigens.

    Norimitsu Kadowaki;Stephen Ho;Svetlana Antonenko;Rene de Waal Malefyt

  • A family of human receptors structurally related to Drosophila Toll

    F L Rock;G Hardiman;J C Timans;R A Kastelein

  • Divergent Pro- and Antiinflammatory Roles for IL-23 and IL-12 in Joint Autoimmune Inflammation

    Craig A. Murphy;Claire L. Langrish;Yi Yi Chen;Wendy M Blumenschein

  • Interleukin 10 (IL-10) and viral IL-10 strongly reduce antigen-specific human T cell proliferation by diminishing the antigen-presenting capacity of monocytes via downregulation of class II major histocompatibility complex expression.

    R de Waal Malefyt;J Haanen;H Spits;M G Roncarolo

  • IL-23 is essential for T cell–mediated colitis and promotes inflammation via IL-17 and IL-6

    David Yen;Jeanne Cheung;Heleen Scheerens;Frédérique Poulet

  • IL-27, a Heterodimeric Cytokine Composed of EBI3 and p28 Protein, Induces Proliferation of Naive CD4+ T Cells

    Stefan Pflanz;Jackie C Timans;Jeanne Cheung;Rency Rosales

  • A Receptor for the Heterodimeric Cytokine IL-23 Is Composed of IL-12Rβ1 and a Novel Cytokine Receptor Subunit, IL-23R

    Christi Parham;Madaline Chirica;Jacqueline Timans;Elena Vaisberg

  • IL-23 promotes tumour incidence and growth

    John L. Langowski;Xueqing Zhang;Lingling Wu;Jeanine D. Mattson

  • The IL-12 Family of Heterodimeric Cytokines: New Players in the Regulation of T Cell Responses

    Giorgio Trinchieri;Stefan Pflanz;Robert A Kastelein

  • Human IL-23-producing type 1 macrophages promote but IL-10-producing type 2 macrophages subvert immunity to (myco)bacteria

    Frank A. W. Verreck;Tjitske de Boer;Dennis M. L. Langenberg;Marieke A. Hoeve

  • IL-23 induces spondyloarthropathy by acting on ROR-γt+ CD3+CD4-CD8- entheseal resident T cells

    Jonathan P Sherlock;Barbara Joyce-Shaikh;Scott P Turner;Cheng-Chi Chao

  • Isolation and expression of human cytokine synthesis inhibitory factor cDNA clones: homology to Epstein-Barr virus open reading frame BCRFI.

    P Vieira;R de Waal-Malefyt;M N Dang;K E Johnson

  • Understanding the IL-23–IL-17 immune pathway

    Brent S. McKenzie;Robert A. Kastelein;Daniel J. Cua

  • Discovery and Biology of IL-23 and IL-27: Related but Functionally Distinct Regulators of Inflammation

    Robert A. Kastelein;Christopher A. Hunter;Daniel J. Cua

Frequent Co-Authors

J. Fernando Bazan
J. Fernando Bazan Stanford University
Terrill K. McClanahan
Terrill K. McClanahan MSD (United States)
Daniel J. Cua
Daniel J. Cua Johnson & Johnson (United States)
Christopher A. Hunter
Christopher A. Hunter University of Pennsylvania
Sandra Zurawski
Sandra Zurawski Baylor University
Donna Rennick
Donna Rennick MSD (United States)
Yong-Jun Liu
Yong-Jun Liu University of Washington
Robert L. Coffman
Robert L. Coffman University of California, Santa Cruz
Gottfried Alber
Gottfried Alber Leipzig University
David Artis
David Artis Cornell University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in advancing their career in immunology, pursuing related online degrees can open many doors. One popular option is exploring online absn programs for non nurses. These programs offer accelerated pathways for individuals without a nursing background to enter the healthcare field quickly and effectively.

If you’re looking for programs with less competitive admissions, identifying the easiest absn program to get into can be a smart start. These programs allow students to transition into nursing more smoothly while maintaining quality education standards.

For those interested in practical nursing, exploring easy lpn programs to get into offers an accessible entry point into the healthcare sector. Licensed Practical Nurse programs provide essential clinical skills that are highly valued in many immunology-related roles.

Advanced career paths like becoming a nurse practitioner can also align well with immunology specialties. Finding nurse practitioner programs with easy admission can help expedite your journey to a higher level of clinical practice and research opportunities in immunology fields.

Best Scientists Citing Robert A. Kastelein

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles