James Watson(1928–2025)
MedicineJames Watson is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1962) from United States. They have received 6 major awards in total. Their primary field is Medicine. They were educated at Indiana University Bloomington and University of Chicago. They have been affiliated with United States National Institutes of Health.
United StatesWest Virginia University
6
Major Awards
957
Publications
63,173
Citations
118
h-index
476
i10-index
66
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1962for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in living material
Harvard UniversityMost Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
6
citations
#2
Understanding the Importance of Fatherhood among Men Living with HIV in Ontario
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care(2021)
1
citations
#3
Four-Year Trajectories of Health-Related Quality of Life in People Living with HIV: Impact of Unmet Basic Needs across Age Groups in Positive Spaces, Healthy Places
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2021)
3
citations
#4
Impact of experienced HIV stigma on health is mediated by internalized stigma and depression: results from the people living with HIV stigma index in Ontario
BMC Public Health(2020)
33
citations
#5
An exploration of the fertility desires and intentions of men living with HIV in Ontario, Canada
AIDS Care(2020)
5
citations
#6
Fertility desires and intentions among heterosexual HIV‐positive men: an important and overlooked population in obstetrics and gynecology: 5
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology(2018)
0
citations
#7
Unmet basic needs negatively affect health-related quality of life in people aging with HIV: results from the Positive Spaces, Healthy Places study
BMC Public Health(2018)
32
citations
#8
Prevalence and predictors of food insecurity among people living with HIV affiliated with AIDS service organizations in Ontario, Canada
AIDS Care(2018)
25
citations
Recent Publications
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Understanding the Importance of Fatherhood among Men Living with HIV in Ontario
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care2021
1citations
Open AccessFour-Year Trajectories of Health-Related Quality of Life in People Living with HIV: Impact of Unmet Basic Needs across Age Groups in Positive Spaces, Healthy Places
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health2021
3citations
Open AccessImpact of experienced HIV stigma on health is mediated by internalized stigma and depression: results from the people living with HIV stigma index in Ontario
BMC Public Health2020
33citations
Open AccessFertility desires and intentions among heterosexual HIV‐positive men: an important and overlooked population in obstetrics and gynecology: 5
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology2018
0citations
Unmet basic needs negatively affect health-related quality of life in people aging with HIV: results from the Positive Spaces, Healthy Places study
BMC Public Health2018
32citations
Open AccessCareer History
Director
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, AU
Director, Science and Knowledge Initiative and Global Climate Change Program
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, US
Research Fellow
University of Queensland
Brisbane, AU
WildCountry Director
Wilderness Society
Washington, US
Executive Officer and Principle Manager of Army Doctrine and Training, Land Warfare Development Centre (LWDC),
Australian Army
Melbourne, AU
Lecturer to Masters in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management and undergraduate courses
University of Oxford
Oxford, GB
Troop Commander (as a Captain) of a Radio Troop and Assistant Executive Officer (AXO) (as a Lieutenant) in 1st Combat Support Regiment
Australian Army
Darwin, AU
Education
University of Oxford
Doctorate of Philosophy
2004
University of New South Wales at Australian Defence Force Academy
Bachelor of Science (Honours First Class and University Medal)
1999
University of New South Wales at Australian Defence Force Academy
Diploma of Personnel Management
1998
External Profiles
Career Path
Award progression over time
Apex Elite Prestigious
Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
SB
Sydney Brenner
Dan David Prize (2003)
EL
Eric Lander
Gairdner International Award (2002)
CV
Craig Venter
Gairdner International Award (2002)
FC
Francis Collins
Gairdner International Award (2002)
JE
John E. Sulston
Gairdner International Award (2002)
MO
Maynard Olson
Gairdner International Award (2002)
PP
Philip Palmer Green
Gairdner International Award (2002)
MW
Michael Waterman
Gairdner International Award (2002)
BW
Bob Waterston
Gairdner International Award (2002)
JW
Jean Weissenbach
Gairdner International Award (2002)
Shing-Tung Yau
National Medal of Science (1997)
Robert Kahn
National Medal of Science (1997)
Education
Indiana University Bloomington(Doctor of Philosophy)
University of Chicago(Bachelor of Science)
South Shore High School
Doctoral Advisors
Career Timeline
United States National Institutes of Health?–present
University of Cambridge?–present
Harvard University?–present
California Institute of Technology1953–1955
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory1968–2007
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and SciencesIndian National Science AcademyAmerican Physical Society Fellow
Top Publications
The exceptional value of intact forest ecosystems
Nature Ecology & Evolution2018964 citations
A spatial overview of the global importance of Indigenous lands for conservation
Nature Sustainability2018962 citations
Area-based conservation in the twenty-first century
Nature2020808 citations
Bending the curve of terrestrial biodiversity needs an integrated strategy
Nature2020706 citations
Anthropogenic modification of forests means only 40% of remaining forests have high ecosystem integrity
Nature Communications2020383 citations
Books
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
Katalin Karikó
Gruber Prize in Neuroscience (2024)
Drew Weissman
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Francis Crick
Copley Medal (1975)
Demis Hassabis
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2024)
Shinya Yamanaka
Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences (2013)
John B. Gurdon
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2012)
Andrew Z. Fire
Gairdner International Award (2008)
Craig C. Mello
Gairdner International Award (2008)
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