Meghan E. Downs

1.1k total citations
30 papers, 742 citations indexed

About

Meghan E. Downs is a scholar working on Physiology, Complementary and alternative medicine and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Meghan E. Downs has authored 30 papers receiving a total of 742 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 26 papers in Physiology, 10 papers in Complementary and alternative medicine and 9 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in Meghan E. Downs's work include Spaceflight effects on biology (24 papers), Cardiovascular and exercise physiology (10 papers) and High Altitude and Hypoxia (9 papers). Meghan E. Downs is often cited by papers focused on Spaceflight effects on biology (24 papers), Cardiovascular and exercise physiology (10 papers) and High Altitude and Hypoxia (9 papers). Meghan E. Downs collaborates with scholars based in United States, Germany and Canada. Meghan E. Downs's co-authors include Lori L. Ploutz‐Snyder, Jessica M. Scott, Kyle J. Hackney, Jeffrey W. Ryder, Kirk L. English, Robert Ploutz‐Snyder, Roxanne Buxton, David S. Martin, Stuart M. C. Lee and Alan Moore and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Circulation Research and Journal of Applied Physiology.

In The Last Decade

Meghan E. Downs

30 papers receiving 728 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Meghan E. Downs United States 12 564 198 139 136 91 30 742
Tobias Weber Germany 14 384 0.7× 125 0.6× 46 0.3× 103 0.8× 109 1.2× 55 703
Roxanne Buxton United States 9 345 0.6× 94 0.5× 37 0.3× 77 0.6× 95 1.0× 15 459
A. Maillet France 21 725 1.3× 254 1.3× 105 0.8× 88 0.6× 18 0.2× 56 1.0k
Lynda D. Lane United States 10 503 0.9× 239 1.2× 127 0.9× 64 0.5× 24 0.3× 15 840
Janice V. Meck United States 17 882 1.6× 438 2.2× 97 0.7× 156 1.1× 20 0.2× 27 1.1k
Michael C. Greenisen United States 11 291 0.5× 58 0.3× 90 0.6× 47 0.3× 133 1.5× 32 526
Philippe Arbeille France 18 631 1.1× 288 1.5× 76 0.5× 63 0.5× 16 0.2× 38 806
A. M. Allevard France 17 544 1.0× 154 0.8× 133 1.0× 16 0.1× 88 1.0× 46 881
Gita Murthy United States 15 232 0.4× 81 0.4× 113 0.8× 26 0.2× 102 1.1× 27 648
Andrew Winnard United Kingdom 12 259 0.5× 84 0.4× 26 0.2× 52 0.4× 40 0.4× 33 398

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Fields of papers citing papers by Meghan E. Downs

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Meghan E. Downs

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Mahoney, Sean, Sherri Stastny, Steven Mitchell, et al.. (2022). Intermittent Blood flow restriction exercise rapidly improves muscular and cardiovascular health in adults with beyond adequate protein intakes. Acta Astronautica. 199. 224–231. 1 indexed citations
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Scott, Jessica M., et al.. (2022). Leveraging Spaceflight to Advance Cardiovascular Research on Earth. Circulation Research. 130(6). 942–957. 28 indexed citations
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Rivas, Eric, et al.. (2021). Novel Computerized Method for Automated Determination of Ventilatory Threshold and Respiratory Compensation Point. Frontiers in Physiology. 12. 782167–782167. 8 indexed citations
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Scott, Jessica M., Meghan E. Downs, David S. Martin, et al.. (2021). Teleguided self-ultrasound scanning for longitudinal monitoring of muscle mass during spaceflight. iScience. 24(4). 102344–102344. 11 indexed citations
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English, Kirk L., Meghan E. Downs, Roxanne Buxton, et al.. (2020). High intensity training during spaceflight: results from the NASA Sprint Study. npj Microgravity. 6(1). 21–21. 66 indexed citations
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Downs, Meghan E., Jessica M. Scott, Lori L. Ploutz‐Snyder, et al.. (2020). Exercise and Testosterone Countermeasures to Mitigate Metabolic Changes during Bed Rest. Life Sciences in Space Research. 26. 97–104. 11 indexed citations
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Crucian, Brian, George Makedonas, Clarence F. Sams, et al.. (2020). Countermeasures-based Improvements in Stress, Immune System Dysregulation and Latent Herpesvirus Reactivation onboard the International Space Station – Relevance for Deep Space Missions and Terrestrial Medicine. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. 115. 68–76. 42 indexed citations
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Scott, Jessica M., Meghan E. Downs, Roxanne Buxton, et al.. (2020). Disuse-Induced Muscle Loss and Rehabilitation: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Bed Rest Study. Critical Care Explorations. 2(12). e0269–e0269. 6 indexed citations
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Buxton, Roxanne, et al.. (2020). An Automated Excess Minute Ventilation Method To Detect The Respiratory Compensation Point. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 52(7S). 37–39. 1 indexed citations
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Lehnhardt, Kris, et al.. (2019). Bridging the gap between military prolonged field care monitoring and exploration spaceflight: the compensatory reserve. npj Microgravity. 5(1). 29–29. 10 indexed citations
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Landon, Lauren Blackwell, Grace L. Douglas, Meghan E. Downs, et al.. (2019). The Behavioral Biology of Teams: Multidisciplinary Contributions to Social Dynamics in Isolated, Confined, and Extreme Environments. Frontiers in Psychology. 10. 2571–2571. 29 indexed citations
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Koppelmans, Vincent, Jessica M. Scott, Meghan E. Downs, et al.. (2018). Exercise effects on bed rest-induced brain changes. PLoS ONE. 13(10). e0205515–e0205515. 11 indexed citations
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Hackney, Kyle J., Meghan E. Downs, & Lori L. Ploutz‐Snyder. (2016). Blood Flow Restricted Exercise Compared to High Load Resistance Exercise During Unloading. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance. 87(8). 688–696. 9 indexed citations
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Hackney, Kyle J., Jessica M. Scott, Andrea M. Hanson, et al.. (2015). The Astronaut-Athlete. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 29(12). 3531–3545. 66 indexed citations
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Koppelmans, Vincent, Ajitkumar P. Mulavara, Peng Yuan, et al.. (2015). Exercise as potential countermeasure for the effects of 70 days of bed rest on cognitive and sensorimotor performance. Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. 9. 121–121. 36 indexed citations
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Hanson, Andrea, et al.. (2015). Miniature Biometric Sensor Project. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 2 indexed citations
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Downs, Meghan E., Kyle J. Hackney, David S. Martin, et al.. (2014). Acute Vascular and Cardiovascular Responses to Blood Flow–Restricted Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46(8). 1489–1497. 59 indexed citations
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Moore, Alan, et al.. (2014). Peak exercise oxygen uptake during and following long-duration spaceflight. Journal of Applied Physiology. 117(3). 231–238. 81 indexed citations
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Scott, Jessica M., Kyle J. Hackney, Meghan E. Downs, et al.. (2014). The Metabolic Cost of an Integrated Exercise Program Performed During 14 Days of Bed Rest. Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine. 85(6). 612–617. 8 indexed citations
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Ploutz‐Snyder, Lori L., Meghan E. Downs, Jeffrey W. Ryder, et al.. (2013). Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Exercise Protects Fitness during Bed Rest. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46(2). 358–368. 55 indexed citations

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