Elizabeth H. Blackburn(1948)
MedicineElizabeth H. Blackburn is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2009) from Australia. They have received 4 major awards in total. Their primary field is Medicine. They were educated at University of Cambridge and University of Melbourne. They have been affiliated with University of Oxford.
Australia
4
Major Awards
433
Publications
58,618
Citations
113
h-index
294
i10-index
135.4
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
Shorter telomere length predicts poor antidepressant response and poorer cardiometabolic indices in major depression
Scientific Reports(2023)
9
citations
#2
Telomere Length and Telomerase Activity Are Associated With COPD and Lung Function Abnormalities in Persons Living With HIV
A24. COPD PHENOTYPES: LOOKING OUTSIDE THE LUNG(2023)
1
citations
#3
Predictors of long-term neutralizing antibody titers following COVID-19 vaccination by three vaccine types: the BOOST study
Scientific Reports(2023)
23
citations
#4
Decreased Telomerase Activity Is Associated with Reduced Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) in a Cohort of Persons Living with HIV
C56. HIV: CLINICAL STUDIES AND BASIC SCIENCE MODELS(2019)
0
citations
#5
Abstract #4331 Maternal psychological resilience during pregnancy and fetal cellular aging
Brain, behavior, and immunity(2019)
0
citations
#6
Maternal psychological resilience during pregnancy and fetal cellular aging
Psychoneuroendocrinology(2019)
2
citations
#7
Shorter preschool, leukocyte telomere length is associated with obesity at age 9 in Latino children
Clinical Obesity(2018)
26
citations
#8
Telomere length as a predictor of response to Pioglitazone in patients with unremitted depression: a preliminary study
Translational Psychiatry(2016)
32
citations
#9
Sugary beverage and food consumption and leukocyte telomere length maintenance in pregnant women: a pilot study
The FASEB Journal(2016)
0
citations
#10
Leukocyte Telomere Length Predicts SSRI Response in Major Depressive Disorder: A Preliminary Report
Molecular Neuropsychiatry(2016)
41
citations
Recent Publications
View all worksShorter telomere length predicts poor antidepressant response and poorer cardiometabolic indices in major depression
Scientific Reports2023
9citations
Open AccessTelomere Length and Telomerase Activity Are Associated With COPD and Lung Function Abnormalities in Persons Living With HIV
A24. COPD PHENOTYPES: LOOKING OUTSIDE THE LUNG2023
1citations
Predictors of long-term neutralizing antibody titers following COVID-19 vaccination by three vaccine types: the BOOST study
Scientific Reports2023
23citations
Open AccessDecreased Telomerase Activity Is Associated with Reduced Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) in a Cohort of Persons Living with HIV
C56. HIV: CLINICAL STUDIES AND BASIC SCIENCE MODELS2019
0citations
Abstract #4331 Maternal psychological resilience during pregnancy and fetal cellular aging
Brain, behavior, and immunity2019
0citations
Maternal psychological resilience during pregnancy and fetal cellular aging
Psychoneuroendocrinology2019
2citations
Shorter preschool, leukocyte telomere length is associated with obesity at age 9 in Latino children
Clinical Obesity2018
26citations
Open AccessTelomere length as a predictor of response to Pioglitazone in patients with unremitted depression: a preliminary study
Translational Psychiatry2016
32citations
Open AccessSugary beverage and food consumption and leukocyte telomere length maintenance in pregnant women: a pilot study
The FASEB Journal2016
0citations
Open AccessLeukocyte Telomere Length Predicts SSRI Response in Major Depressive Disorder: A Preliminary Report
Molecular Neuropsychiatry2016
41citations
Open AccessExternal Profiles
Career Path
Award progression over time
Apex Elite Prestigious
Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
CW
Carol W. Greider
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2009)
JW
Jack W. Szostak
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2009)
RJ
Robert J. Lefkowitz
Massry Prize (2007)
BK
Brian K. Kobilka
Massry Prize (2007)
GS
Gottfried Schatz
Gairdner International Award (1998)
WN
Walter Neupert
Gairdner International Award (1998)
GA
Giuseppe Attardi
Gairdner International Award (1998)
Education
University of Cambridge(Doctor of Philosophy)
University of Melbourne
Darwin College
University High School
Janet Clarke Hall
Doctoral Advisors
Career Timeline
University of Oxford?–present
Salk Institute for Biological Studies?–present
University of California, Berkeley1978–1990
University of California, San Francisco1990–present
Positions & Roles
President of the American Association for Cancer Research
Top Publications
Psychiatric disorders and leukocyte telomere length: Underlying mechanisms linking mental illness with cellular aging
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews2015265 citations
An antiapoptotic role for telomerase RNA in human immune cells independent of telomere integrity or telomerase enzymatic activity
Blood201470 citations
Local enrichment of HP1alpha at telomeres alters their structure and regulation of telomere protection
Nature Communications201827 citations
Joseph G. Gall (1928–2024): Cell biologist, naturalist, and mentor extraordinaire
Journal of Cell Biology20240 citations
Books
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
Victor Ambros
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024)
Gary Ruvkun
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024)
Svante Pääbo
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2022)
Randy W. Schekman
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2013)
Andrew Z. Fire
Gairdner International Award (2008)
Craig C. Mello
Gairdner International Award (2008)
Sydney Brenner
Dan David Prize (2003)
HR
H. Robert Horvitz
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2002)
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