Robert M. Lavker

18.7k total citations · 3 hit papers
184 papers, 14.5k citations indexed

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Robert M. Lavker is a scholar working on Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Cell Biology and Dermatology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert M. Lavker has authored 184 papers receiving a total of 14.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 53 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, 53 papers in Cell Biology and 44 papers in Dermatology. Recurrent topics in Robert M. Lavker's work include Corneal Surgery and Treatments (52 papers), Ocular Surface and Contact Lens (32 papers) and Skin and Cellular Biology Research (28 papers). Robert M. Lavker is often cited by papers focused on Corneal Surgery and Treatments (52 papers), Ocular Surface and Contact Lens (32 papers) and Skin and Cellular Biology Research (28 papers). Robert M. Lavker collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Philippines. Robert M. Lavker's co-authors include Tung‐Tien Sun, Gang Dong, George Cotsarelis, Michael S. Lehrer, Pamela J. Jensen, Peishu Zheng, Gina Taylor, Albert M. Kligman, David G. Ryan and Kays H. Kaidbey and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Cell and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Robert M. Lavker

180 papers receiving 14.0k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Label-retaining cells reside in the bulge area of pilosebaceous unit: Implications for follicular stem cells, hair cycle, and skin carcinogenesis

1990 1.8k citations Tung‐Tien Sun, Robert M. Lavker et al. profile →
Existence of slow-cycling limbal epithelial basal cells that can be preferentially stimulated to proliferate: Implications on epithelial stem cells

1989 1.2k citations George Cotsarelis, Tung‐Tien Sun et al. profile →
Involvement of Follicular Stem Cells in Forming Not Only the Follicle but Also the Epidermis

2000 853 citations Tung‐Tien Sun, Robert M. Lavker et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Robert M. Lavker United States	57	4.3k	3.7k	3.7k	3.2k	2.9k	184	14.5k
Tung‐Tien Sun United States	88	8.8k 2.1×	5.8k 1.6×	3.6k 1.0×	8.4k 2.6×	7.0k 2.4×	316	27.1k
George Cotsarelis United States	47	5.6k 1.3×	1.5k 0.4×	4.2k 1.1×	4.0k 1.2×	7.1k 2.5×	90	14.9k
Yann Barrandon Switzerland	42	5.0k 1.2×	1.6k 0.4×	2.2k 0.6×	3.6k 1.1×	2.8k 1.0×	86	14.2k
Michele De Luca Italy	49	3.6k 0.8×	4.7k 1.3×	783 0.2×	2.4k 0.8×	632 0.2×	143	11.4k
Ranieri Cancedda Italy	79	6.5k 1.5×	1.7k 0.5×	435 0.1×	2.2k 0.7×	2.9k 1.0×	333	22.1k
Roland Moll Germany	58	5.7k 1.3×	609 0.2×	2.1k 0.6×	6.1k 1.9×	1.9k 0.7×	147	14.7k
David E. Birk United States	70	3.3k 0.8×	3.3k 0.9×	562 0.2×	3.8k 1.2×	547 0.2×	212	15.0k
Peter M. Steinert United States	84	9.8k 2.3×	546 0.1×	2.8k 0.8×	12.8k 3.9×	2.9k 1.0×	226	21.6k
Cédric Blanpain Belgium	76	13.5k 3.2×	925 0.2×	1.9k 0.5×	3.9k 1.2×	2.7k 0.9×	133	24.2k
Richard A.F. Clark United States	49	4.6k 1.1×	1.4k 0.4×	1.5k 0.4×	2.7k 0.8×	1.6k 0.5×	129	18.0k

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Woodward, Ashley M., et al.. (2024). Low fucosylation defines the glycocalyx of progenitor cells and melanocytes in the human limbal stem cell niche. Stem Cell Reports. 20(1). 102378–102378. 2 indexed citations

Yang, Wending, Ordan J. Lehmann, Zhijian Wu, et al.. (2023). FoxC1 activates limbal epithelial stem cells following corneal epithelial debridement. Experimental Eye Research. 234. 109599–109599. 4 indexed citations

Peng, Han, Nihal Kaplan, Min Liu, Huimin Jiang, & Robert M. Lavker. (2023). Keeping an Eye Out for Autophagy in the Cornea: Sample Preparation for Single-Cell RNA-Sequencing. Methods in molecular biology. 2879. 113–122. 4 indexed citations

Lavker, Robert M., Nihal Kaplan, Kaylin M. McMahon, et al.. (2021). Synthetic high-density lipoprotein nanoparticles: Good things in small packages. The Ocular Surface. 21. 19–26. 8 indexed citations

Cipolla, Gabriel Adelman, Jong Kook Park, Robert M. Lavker, & Maria Luiza Petzl‐Erler. (2017). Crosstalk between Signaling Pathways in Pemphigus: A Role for Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Activation?. Frontiers in Immunology. 8. 1022–1022. 15 indexed citations

Park, Jong Kook, et al.. (2015). MicroRNAs Enhance Keratinocyte Proliferative Capacity in a Stem Cell-Enriched Epithelium. PLoS ONE. 10(8). e0134853–e0134853. 13 indexed citations

Jeong, Hee Gon, et al.. (2014). Vibrio vulnificus Biotype 3 Multifunctional Autoprocessing RTX Toxin Is an Adenylate Cyclase Toxin Essential for Virulence in Mice. Infection and Immunity. 82(5). 2148–2157. 43 indexed citations

Movahedan, Asadolah, et al.. (2013). Conditional Deletion of Notch1 in Mouse Corneal Epithelium Leads to the Loss of the Epithelial Barrier Function. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 54(15). 2564–2564. 1 indexed citations

Djalilian, Ali R., et al.. (2008). Down-regulation of Notch signaling during corneal epithelial proliferation.. PubMed. 14. 1041–9. 48 indexed citations

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Basti, Surendra, et al.. (2007). Ex-vivo Expansion of Adult Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells Generates a Corneal Epithelium That Maintains Its Phenotype for an Extended Period of Time. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 48(13). 463–463. 1 indexed citations

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Yemelyanov, Alexander, et al.. (2007). Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge do not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration after Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 127(12). 2749–2758. 20 indexed citations

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Miller, Stanley J., Robert M. Lavker, & Tung‐Tien Sun. (2005). Interpreting epithelial cancer biology in the context of stem cells: Tumor properties and therapeutic implications. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Cancer. 1756(1). 25–52. 97 indexed citations

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Lavker, Robert M. & Kays H. Kaidbey. (1997). The Spectral Dependence for UVA-Induced Cumulative Damage in Human Skin. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 108(1). 17–21. 94 indexed citations

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Wilson, Caroline, Tung‐Tien Sun, & Robert M. Lavker. (1994). Cells in the Bulge of the Mouse Telogen Follicle Give Rise to the Lower Anagen Follicle. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 7(1-2). 8–11. 11 indexed citations

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Kligman, Albert M., et al.. (1993). Effects of topical tretinoin on non-sun-exposed protected skin of the elderly. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 29(1). 25–33. 81 indexed citations

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Lavker, Robert M., Stanley J. Miller, Caroline Wilson, et al.. (1993). Hair Follicle Stem Cells: Their Location, Role in Hair Cycle, and Involvement in Skin Tumor Formation.. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 101(s1). 16S–26S. 72 indexed citations

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Lavker, Robert M., Kays H. Kaidbey, & William D. James. (1992). Effects of topical ammonium lactate on cutaneous atrophy from a potent topical corticosteroid. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 26(4). 535–544. 78 indexed citations

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Lavker, Robert M., et al.. (1987). Delayed vibratory angioedema: Insights into pathophysiologic mechanisms. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 80(6). 831–838. 30 indexed citations

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Lavker, Robert M. & Norman M. Schechter. (1984). Cutaneous mast cell depletion results from topical corticosteroid usage. Federation Proceedings. 43(7). 1 indexed citations

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Lavker, Robert M.. (1971). Fine structure of clear cells in frog epidermis. Tissue and Cell. 3(4). 567–578. 29 indexed citations

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