World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
71
Citations
16702
World Ranking
5607
National Ranking
1731

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
70
Citations
16651
World Ranking
7045
National Ranking
3240

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2001 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Robert L. Lester was affiliated with the University of Kentucky in the United States. Their career encompassed contributions to academic research, with a focus evident from their association and recognitions.

In 2001, Lester was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), indicating acknowledgment by peers within the scientific community.

Lester's scholarly output does not list specific recent papers, frequent co-authors, or frequent publication venues in the available data. Likewise, no specific book publications, primary or subfields of study, or distinct research topics are recorded.

The absence of detailed publication and research topic listings means that a comprehensive account of Lester's scientific contributions cannot be provided beyond the association with the University of Kentucky and the AAAS fellowship status.

Best Publications

  • A SIMPLE, SPECIFIC SPRAY FOR THE DETECTION OF PHOSPHOLIPIDS ON THIN-LAYER CHROMATOGRAMS.

    John C. Dittmer;Robert L. Lester

  • Isolation of a Quinone From Beef Heart Mitochondria

    F.L. Crane;Y. Hatefi;R.L. Lester;Carl Widmer

  • Sphingolipid Synthesis as a Target for Antifungal Drugs: COMPLEMENTATION OF THE INOSITOL PHOSPHORYLCERAMIDE SYNTHASE DEFECT IN A MUTANT STRAIN OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE BY THE AUR1 GENE *

    M. Marek Nagiec;Elzbieta E. Nagiec;Julie A. Baltisberger;Gerald B. Wells

  • The natural occurrence of coenzyme Q and related compounds.

    R.L. Lester;F.L. Crane

  • Functions and metabolism of sphingolipids in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

    Robert C Dickson;Chiranthani Sumanasekera;Robert L Lester

  • Sphingolipids are potential heat stress signals in Saccharomyces.

    Robert C. Dickson;Elzbieta E. Nagiec;Marek Skrzypek;Philip Tillman

  • Sphingolipid functions in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    Robert C. Dickson;Robert L. Lester

  • The LCB2 gene of Saccharomyces and the related LCB1 gene encode subunits of serine palmitoyltransferase, the initial enzyme in sphingolipid synthesis

    M. Marek Nagiec;Julie A. Baltisberger;Gerald B. Wells;Robert L. Lester

  • Studies on the electron transport system: XV. Coenzyme Q (Q275) and the succinoxidase activity of the electron transport particle

    F.L. Crane;C. Widmer;R.L. Lester;Y. Hatefi

  • The purification and properties of formate dehydrogenase and nitrate reductase from Escherichia coli.

    Unknown

  • Inositol phosphorylceramide, a novel substance and the chief member of a major group of yeast sphingolipids containing a single inositol phosphate.

    Sharron W. Smith;Robert L. Lester

  • A suppressor gene that enables Saccharomyces cerevisiae to grow without making sphingolipids encodes a protein that resembles an Escherichia coli fatty acyltransferase.

    M M Nagiec;G B Wells;R L Lester;R C Dickson

  • The LCB4 (YOR171c) and LCB5 (YLR260w) genes of Saccharomyces encode sphingoid long chain base kinases.

    M. Marek Nagiec;Marek Skrzypek;Elizbieta E. Nagiec;Robert L. Lester

  • In vitro studies of phospholipid biosynthesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    Marion R. Steiner;Robert L. Lester

  • Cloning and characterization of LCB1, a Saccharomyces gene required for biosynthesis of the long-chain base component of sphingolipids.

    Rebecca Buede;Carrie Rinker-Schaffer;William J. Pinto;Robert L. Lester

  • A gene encoding a sphingolipid biosynthesis enzyme determines the sensitivity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to an antifungal plant defensin from dahlia (Dahlia merckii)

    Karin Thevissen;Bruno Cammue;Katleen Lemaire;Joris Winderickx

  • Synthesis of Mannose-(inositol-P)2-ceramide, the Major Sphingolipid in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Requires the IPT1 (YDR072c) Gene

    Robert C. Dickson;Elzbieta E. Nagiec;Gerald B. Wells;M. Marek Nagiec

  • The phosphoinositol sphingolipids of Saccharomyces cerevisiae are highly localized in the plasma membrane.

    J L Patton;R L Lester

  • Metabolism and selected functions of sphingolipids in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    Robert C Dickson;Robert L Lester

  • Studies on the mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation. I. Preparation and properties of a phosphorylating electron transfer particle from beef heart mitochondria.

    Green De;Lester Rl;Ziegler Dm

  • Studies on the diversity of inositol-containing yeast phospholipids: incorporation of 2-deoxyglucose into lipid.

    S. Steiner;Robert L. Lester

  • Analysis of Phosphorylated Sphingolipid Long-Chain Bases Reveals Potential Roles in Heat Stress and Growth Control in Saccharomyces

    Marek S. Skrzypek;M. Marek Nagiec;Robert L. Lester;Robert C. Dickson

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert C. Dickson
Robert C. Dickson University of Kentucky
Salvatore J. Turco
Salvatore J. Turco University of Kentucky
Roger A. Laine
Roger A. Laine Louisiana State University
Sidney Fleischer
Sidney Fleischer Vanderbilt University
Pilar Pérez
Pilar Pérez University of Salamanca
Kathleen L. Gould
Kathleen L. Gould Vanderbilt University
Charles M. Rudin
Charles M. Rudin Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to various interdisciplinary career options. For students interested in applying chemical principles to law enforcement, forensic careers offer exciting opportunities. These roles blend analytical skills with scientific knowledge to solve crimes through evidence analysis.

Many pursuing these careers consider obtaining relevant qualifications alongside their chemistry background. Exploring options like the criminal justice degree tuition structure is essential for budgeting and planning education paths effectively.

Additionally, students might find value in reviewing the best online associates in criminal justice to gain foundational knowledge in the justice system, complementing their scientific expertise.

For those inclined toward legal support roles, understanding the various degrees for paralegals can provide insight into alternative career paths that intersect with compliance, regulation, and legal research.

Best Scientists Citing Robert L. Lester