2026 Stephen R. Durham: Immunology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Immunology	156	98	93	9	9	681	101761
Medicine	156	912	837	96	90	676	101682

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2026 - Research.com Immunology in United Kingdom Leader Award
2026 - Research.com Medicine in United Kingdom Leader Award
2025 - Research.com Immunology in United Kingdom Leader Award
2025 - Research.com Medicine in United Kingdom Leader Award
2023 - Research.com Medicine in United Kingdom Leader Award
2022 - Research.com Immunology in United Kingdom Leader Award

Overview

Stephen R. Durham is primarily affiliated with Imperial College London in the United Kingdom. Their research work focuses extensively on the fields of Medicine, particularly within Immunology and Allergy, Physiology, Dermatology, Immunology, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

The scientist's main areas of study encompass:

Immunology and Allergy
Physiology
Dermatology
Immunology
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

The topics most covered in their research include:

Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways

Stephen R. Durham has a significant publication record, with contributions to frequently appearing venues such as:

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Allergy
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice
Clinical & Experimental Allergy
Immunity

Some notable recent papers authored by or involving Stephen R. Durham include:

"Allergen immunotherapy: past, present and future," published in 2022 in Nature Reviews Immunology
"Mepolizumab for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (SYNAPSE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial," published in 2021 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
"The role of allergen-specific IgE, IgG and IgA in allergic disease," published in 2021 in Allergy
"Association of respiratory allergy, asthma, and expression of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor ACE2," published in 2020 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
"Allergen Immunotherapy in Children User's Guide," published in 2020 in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Collaboration features prominently in Stephen R. Durham's work, with frequent co-authors including:

Mohamed H. Shamji
Janice A. Layhadi
Oliver Pfaar
Guy W. Scadding
Ludger Klimek

Best Publications

Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA): Achievements in 10 years and future needs

J. Bousquet;H. J. Schünemann;B. Samolinski;P. Demoly

7892
Citations
Allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma (ARIA) 2008 update (in collaboration with the World Health Organization, GA(2)LEN and AllerGen)

J. Bousquet;N. Khaltaev;A. A. Cruz;J. Denburg

7223
Citations
Predominant TH2-like bronchoalveolar T-lymphocyte population in atopic asthma

D. S. Robinson;Q. Hamid;Sun Ying;A. Tsicopoulos

3669
Citations
Rhinosinusitis: Establishing definitions for clinical research and patient care

Eli O. Meltzer;Daniel L. Hamilos;James A. Hadley;Donald C. Lanza

1994
Citations
Long-Term Clinical Efficacy of Grass-Pollen Immunotherapy

Stephen R. Durham;Samantha M. Walker;Eva-Maria Varga;Mikila R. Jacobson

1872
Citations
Th22 cells represent a distinct human T cell subset involved in epidermal immunity and remodeling

Stefanie Eyerich;Kilian Eyerich;Davide Pennino;Teresa Carbone

1412
Citations
Prevalence and rate of diagnosis of allergic rhinitis in Europe

Vincent Bauchau;S. R. Durham

1398
Citations
Identification of activated T lymphocytes and eosinophils in bronchial biopsies in stable atopic asthma.

Azzawi M;Bradley B;Jeffery Pk;Frew Aj

1078
Citations
Expression of mRNA for interleukin-5 in mucosal bronchial biopsies from asthma.

Q Hamid;M Azzawi;S Ying;R Moqbel

1006
Citations
Eosinophils, T-lymphocytes, mast cells, neutrophils, and macrophages in bronchial biopsy specimens from atopic subjects with asthma: comparison with biopsy specimens from atopic subjects without asthma and normal control subjects and relationship to bronchial hyperresponsiveness.

B L Bradley;M Azzawi;M Jacobson;B Assoufi

999
Citations
Messenger RNA expression of the cytokine gene cluster, interleukin 3 (IL-3), IL-4, IL-5, and granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor, in allergen-induced late-phase cutaneous reactions in atopic subjects.

A. B. Kay;Sun Ying;V. Varney;M. Gaga

998
Citations
Consensus statement * on the treatment of allergic rhinitis

P van Cauwenberge;C Bachert;G Passalacqua;J Bousquet

986
Citations
Liposome-mediated CFTR gene transfer to the nasal epithelium of patients with cystic fibrosis.

Natasha J. Caplen;Eric W.F.W. Alton;Peter G. Mddleton;Julia R. Dorin

969
Citations
Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis

Moises A Calderon;Bernadette Alves;Mikila Jacobson;Brian Hurwitz

962
Citations
Sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis: systematic review and meta‐analysis*

D. R. Wilson;M. Torres Lima;S. R. Durham

932
Citations
Activation of CD4+ T cells, increased TH2-type cytokine mRNA expression, and eosinophil recruitment in bronchoalveolar lavage after allergen inhalation challenge in patients with atopic asthma

D. Robinson;Qutayba Hamid;A. Bentley;Sun Ying

894
Citations
Practical guide to skin prick tests in allergy to aeroallergens

J. Bousquet;J. Bousquet;L. Heinzerling;C. Bachert;N. G. Papadopoulos

887
Citations
Clinical efficacy and immune regulation with peanut oral immunotherapy.

Stacie M. Jones;Laurent Pons;Joseph L. Roberts;Amy M. Scurlock

815
Citations
Cytokine messenger RNA expression for IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, and granulocyte/macrophage-colony-stimulating factor in the nasal mucosa after local allergen provocation: relationship to tissue eosinophilia.

S R Durham;S Ying;V A Varney;M R Jacobson

808
Citations
EAACI Guidelines on Allergen Immunotherapy: Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

G. Roberts;G. Roberts;G. Roberts;O. Pfaar;C. A. Akdis;I. J. Ansotegui

805
Citations
293 Expression of mRNA for interleukin-5 in mucosal bronchial biopsies from asthma

A.B. Kay;O. Hamid;M. Azzawi;Sun Ying

4
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Mohamed H. Shamji Imperial College London

Moises A. Calderon Imperial College London

Stephen J. Till King's College London

Jean Bousquet University of Montpellier

Claus Bachert Karolinska Institute

Mikila R. Jacobson Imperial College London

Graham Roberts University of Southampton

Pascal Demoly University of Montpellier

Aziz Sheikh University of Oxford

Peter Hellings KU Leuven

External Links

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