Michael D. Roberts

10.4k total citations · 2 hit papers
285 papers, 7.5k citations indexed

About

Michael D. Roberts is a scholar working on Cell Biology, Physiology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael D. Roberts has authored 285 papers receiving a total of 7.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 129 papers in Cell Biology, 104 papers in Physiology and 88 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Michael D. Roberts's work include Muscle metabolism and nutrition (118 papers), Exercise and Physiological Responses (64 papers) and Muscle Physiology and Disorders (60 papers). Michael D. Roberts is often cited by papers focused on Muscle metabolism and nutrition (118 papers), Exercise and Physiological Responses (64 papers) and Muscle Physiology and Disorders (60 papers). Michael D. Roberts collaborates with scholars based in United States, Brazil and Australia. Michael D. Roberts's co-authors include J. Crawford Downs, Claude F. Burgoyne, Ian A. Sigal, Chad M. Kerksick, Cody T. Haun, C. Brooks Mobley, Vincent J. Dalbo, Kaelin C. Young, Hongli Yang and Andreas N. Kavazis and has published in prestigious journals such as Physiological Reviews, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Michael D. Roberts

265 papers receiving 7.3k citations

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What are hit papers?

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.

ISSN exercise & sports nutrition review update: research & recommendations

2018 562 citations Chad M. Kerksick, Colin Wilborn et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition profile →
Muscle Fiber Type Transitions with Exercise Training: Shifting Perspectives

2021 152 citations Daniel L. Plotkin, Michael D. Roberts et al. Sports profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Effects of leg immobilization and recovery resistance training on skeletal muscle-molecular markers in previously resistance-trained versus untrained adults 2025 ·Journal of Applied Physiology ·Jonathan Michel, Joshua S. Godwin, Daniel L. Plotkin, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Matt S. Stock, Zachary Graham, Harsimran S. Baweja, C. Brooks Mobley, Marcas M. Bamman, Michael D. Roberts	4
2	Resistance exercise and mechanical overload upregulate vimentin for skeletal muscle remodeling 2025 ·American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology ·Joshua S. Godwin, (unknown), Cleiton Augusto Libardi, Andreas N. Kavazis, Christopher S. Fry, Andrew D. Frugé, (unknown), Ivan J. Vechetti, John J. McCarthy, C. Brooks Mobley, Michael D. Roberts	0
3	Individual muscle hypertrophy response is affected by the overload progression model and is associated with changes in satellite cell content 2025 ·European Journal of Applied Physiology ·(unknown), (unknown), Joshua S. Godwin, Paulo H. C. Mesquita, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Luiz Augusto Riani Costa, Andreas N. Kavazis, Carlos Ugrinowitsch, Michael D. Roberts, Cleiton Augusto Libardi	0
4	Fecal Microbiota and Associated Metabolites Are Minimally Affected by Ten Weeks of Resistance Training in Younger and Older Adults 2025 ·Sports ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), William Van Der Pol, (unknown), Casey L. Sexton, (unknown), Kaelin C. Young, C. Brooks Mobley, Kevin W. Huggins, Michael D. Roberts, Andrew D. Frugé	4
5	Combined action observation and mental imagery versus neuromuscular electrical stimulation as novel therapeutics during short‐term knee immobilization 2024 ·Experimental Physiology ·(unknown), (unknown), Gabriela Rodrı́guez, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Jeanette M. Garcia, Michael D. Roberts, Debbie L. Hahs‐Vaughn, Jeffrey R. Stout, David H. Fukuda, Matt S. Stock	3
6	Skeletal muscle myosin heavy chain fragmentation as a potential marker of protein degradation in response to resistance training and disuse atrophy 2024 ·Experimental Physiology ·Daniel L. Plotkin, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Joshua S. Godwin, (unknown), Nicholas Kontos, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Lem Taylor, Darryn S. Willoughby, C. Brooks Mobley, Andreas N. Kavazis, Carlos Ugrinowitsch, Cleiton Augusto Libardi, Michael D. Roberts	3
7	Resistance training-induced changes in muscle proteolysis and extracellular matrix remodeling biomarkers in the untrained and trained states 2024 ·European Journal of Applied Physiology ·(unknown), (unknown), Joshua S. Godwin, Paulo H. C. Mesquita, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Luiz Augusto Riani Costa, Andreas N. Kavazis, Carlos Ugrinowitsch, Michael D. Roberts, Cleiton Augusto Libardi	6
8	Comparison of Traditional and Advanced Resistance Training Paradigms on Muscle Hypertrophy in Trained Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2023 ·Translational Sports Medicine ·(unknown), (unknown), Dustin J. Oranchuk, Moacir Marocolo, Mário Antônio de Moura Simim, Michael D. Roberts, Gustavo Ribeiro da Mota	0
9	The effects of a sugar-free amino acid-containing electrolyte beverage on 5-kilometer performance, blood electrolytes, and post-exercise cramping versus a conventional carbohydrate-electrolyte sports beverage and water 2023 ·Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition ·(unknown), Bradley A. Ruple, (unknown), (unknown), C M Lockwood, Michael D. Roberts	1
10	A novel imaging method (FIM-ID) reveals that myofibrillogenesis plays a major role in the mechanically induced growth of skeletal muscle 2023 ·eLife ·(unknown), (unknown), Ramy K. A. Sayed, (unknown), Joshua S. Godwin, Paulo H. C. Mesquita, Bradley A. Ruple, (unknown), Andreas N. Kavazis, Michael D. Roberts, Troy A. Hornberger	4
11	Influence of Race and High Laminar Shear Stress on TNFR1 Signaling in Endothelial Cells 2023 ·International Journal of Molecular Sciences ·(unknown), (unknown), Marc D. Cook, Andreas N. Kavazis, Michael D. Roberts, Thangiah Geetha, Michael D. Brown	1
12	Predicting Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Completion Using CPI-PPSR and PAI-PPSR Pre-Employment Screening Data Introduction 2023 ·Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology ·Laura Plybon, (unknown), Michael D. Roberts	0
13	Mechanisms of mechanical overload-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy: current understanding and future directions 2023 ·Physiological Reviews ·Michael D. Roberts, John J. McCarthy, Troy A. Hornberger, Stuart M. Phillips, Abigail L. Mackey, Gustavo A. Nader, Marni D. Boppart, Andreas N. Kavazis, Paul T. Reidy, Riki Ogasawara, Cleiton Augusto Libardi, Carlos Ugrinowitsch, Frank W. Booth, Karyn A. Esser	92
14	Myofiber hypertrophy adaptations following 6 weeks of low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction in untrained males and females 2023 ·Journal of Applied Physiology ·(unknown), Joshua S. Godwin, Michael Strube, Anthony B. Ciccone, (unknown), (unknown), Bryan G. Vopat, Philip M. Gallagher, Michael D. Roberts, Trent J. Herda	12
15	Supplements and Nutritional Interventions to Augment High-Intensity Interval Training Physiological and Performance Adaptations—A Narrative Review 2020 ·Nutrients ·Scott C. Forbes, Darren G. Candow, Abbie E. Smith‐Ryan, Katie R. Hirsch, Michael D. Roberts, Trisha A. VanDusseldorp, Matthew T. Stratton, Mojtaba Kaviani, Jonathan P. Little	41
16	Differential Impact of Calcium and Vitamin D on Body Composition Changes in Post-Menopausal Women Following a Restricted Energy Diet and Exercise Program 2020 ·Nutrients ·Chad M. Kerksick, Michael D. Roberts, Bill Campbell, M Galbreath, Lemuel W Taylor, Colin Wilborn, (unknown), (unknown), Jennifer A. Bunn, Christopher J. Rasmussen, Richard B. Kreider	17
17	Effect of curcumin supplementation on serum expression of select cytokines and chemokines in a female rat model of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis 2019 ·BMC Research Notes ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), James C. Healy, (unknown), Michael D. Roberts, Jeffrey S. Martin	11
18	The Three-Month Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Body Composition, Blood Parameters, and Performance Metrics in CrossFit Trainees: A Pilot Study 2018 ·Sports ·Wesley C. Kephart, (unknown), Paul A. Roberson, Petey W. Mumford, Matthew A. Romero, C. Brooks Mobley, Jeffrey S. Martin, Kaelin C. Young, Ryan P. Lowery, Jacob M. Wilson, Kevin W. Huggins, Michael D. Roberts	87
19	Acute and chronic resistance training downregulates select LINE-1 retrotransposon activity markers in human skeletal muscle 2017 ·American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology ·Matthew A. Romero, C. Brooks Mobley, Petey W. Mumford, Paul A. Roberson, Cody T. Haun, Wesley C. Kephart, James C. Healy, Darren T. Beck, Kaelin C. Young, Jeffrey S. Martin, C M Lockwood, Michael D. Roberts	10
20	Does external pneumatic compression treatment between bouts of overreaching resistance training sessions exert differential effects on molecular signaling and performance-related variables compared to passive recovery? An exploratory study 2017 ·PLoS ONE ·Cody T. Haun, Michael D. Roberts, Matthew A. Romero, Shelby C. Osburn, C. Brooks Mobley, Richard G.W. Anderson, Michael D. Goodlett, David D. Pascoe, Jeffrey S. Martin	19

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