Michael J. Morgan

45.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
261 papers, 10.7k citations indexed

About

Michael J. Morgan is a scholar working on Cognitive Neuroscience, Molecular Biology and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael J. Morgan has authored 261 papers receiving a total of 10.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 104 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience, 65 papers in Molecular Biology and 45 papers in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Recurrent topics in Michael J. Morgan's work include Visual perception and processing mechanisms (96 papers), Color Science and Applications (24 papers) and Cell death mechanisms and regulation (22 papers). Michael J. Morgan is often cited by papers focused on Visual perception and processing mechanisms (96 papers), Color Science and Applications (24 papers) and Cell death mechanisms and regulation (22 papers). Michael J. Morgan collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Australia. Michael J. Morgan's co-authors include R.J. Watt, Andrew Thorburn, You‐Sun Kim, A.A.N. Patrinos, Francis S. Collins, Michael C. Corballis, Zheng-gang Liu, J. M. Emeny, Joshua A. Solomon and Pelin Faik and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Michael J. Morgan

253 papers receiving 10.3k citations

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Michael J. Morgan United Kingdom	56	4.2k	3.2k	2.2k	927	927	261	10.7k
Simon R. Cherry United States	76	2.1k 0.5×	2.7k 0.8×	553 0.3×	2.9k 3.1×	283 0.3×	431	24.1k
Michael G. Rosenblum United States	62	5.6k 1.3×	3.6k 1.1×	396 0.2×	1.0k 1.1×	2.0k 2.2×	279	21.6k
John R. Gilbert United States	65	2.4k 0.6×	4.4k 1.4×	603 0.3×	342 0.4×	752 0.8×	288	15.4k
Kazuyuki Aihara Japan	61	3.5k 0.8×	4.0k 1.2×	358 0.2×	495 0.5×	250 0.3×	815	17.5k
Kazuhisa Nakayama Japan	66	1.3k 0.3×	8.2k 2.6×	909 0.4×	104 0.1×	1.1k 1.1×	281	14.1k
J D Watson United Kingdom	47	5.2k 1.2×	1.4k 0.4×	1.1k 0.5×	72 0.1×	2.2k 2.3×	187	11.7k
John H. Gilmore United States	74	6.7k 1.6×	1.9k 0.6×	575 0.3×	152 0.2×	468 0.5×	346	17.9k
James C. Gee United States	64	9.3k 2.2×	1.9k 0.6×	2.0k 0.9×	536 0.6×	74 0.1×	370	33.1k
Robert W. Williams United States	78	1.4k 0.3×	11.6k 3.6×	1.7k 0.8×	358 0.4×	1.5k 1.6×	564	24.0k
Massimo Filippi Italy	123	8.7k 2.1×	8.5k 2.6×	3.5k 1.6×	79 0.1×	4.5k 4.9×	1.5k	76.9k

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20 of 20 papers shown

Zeljic, Kristina, Michael J. Morgan, & Joshua A. Solomon. (2023). Monocular and binocular mechanisms detect modulations of dot density and dot contrast. Vision Research. 215. 108347–108347.

Hwang, Sung‐Min, Gi‐Bang Koo, Hyunjin Noh, et al.. (2022). LCK‐Mediated RIPK3 Activation Controls Double‐Positive Thymocyte Proliferation and Restrains Thymic Lymphoma by Regulating the PP2A‐ERK Axis. Advanced Science. 9(32). e2204522–e2204522. 9 indexed citations

Morgan, Michael J. & Andrew Thorburn. (2016). Measuring Autophagy in the Context of Cancer. Advances in experimental medicine and biology. 899. 121–143. 11 indexed citations

Levy, Jean M. Mulcahy, Andrea M. Griesinger, Vladimir Amani, et al.. (2014). Autophagy Inhibition Improves Chemosensitivity in BRAFV600E Brain Tumors. Cancer Discovery. 4(7). 773–780. 188 indexed citations

Maycotte, Paola, Christy M. Gearheart, Rebecca Barnard, et al.. (2014). STAT3-Mediated Autophagy Dependence Identifies Subtypes of Breast Cancer Where Autophagy Inhibition Can Be Efficacious. Cancer Research. 74(9). 2579–2590. 152 indexed citations

Morgan, Michael J. & Zheng-gang Liu. (2013). Programmed cell death with a necrotic-like phenotype. BioMolecular Concepts. 4(3). 259–275. 16 indexed citations

Lee, Ju‐Yeon, Kyung Hee Jung, Michael J. Morgan, et al.. (2012). Sensitization of TRAIL-Induced Cell Death by 20(S)-Ginsenoside Rg3 via CHOP-Mediated DR5 Upregulation in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 12(3). 274–285. 70 indexed citations

Morgan, Michael J., et al.. (2012). Observers can voluntarily shift their psychometric functions without losing sensitivity. Journal of Vision. 12(9). 1391–1391. 2 indexed citations

Butler, Matthew, et al.. (2011). Using Multi-Touch Display Technology to Support Remedial Phonics Instruction Techniques in Collaborative Learning Environments. Global Learn. 2011(1). 56–64.

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Morgan, Michael J., You‐Sun Kim, & Zheng-gang Liu. (2009). Membrane-Bound Fas Ligand Requires RIP1 for Efficient Activation of Caspase-8 within the Death-Inducing Signaling Complex. The Journal of Immunology. 183(5). 3278–3284. 32 indexed citations

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Morgan, Michael J.. (2007). The Asymmetrical Genetic Determination of Laterality: Flatfish, Frogs and Human Handedness. Novartis Foundation symposium. 162. 234–250. 5 indexed citations

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Butler, Matthew & Michael J. Morgan. (2007). Learning challenges faced by novice programming students studying high level and low feedback concepts. ASCILITE Publications. 99–107. 60 indexed citations

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Morgan, Michael J.. (2007). Reducing poverty in the UK: an important role for nurses. Nursing Standard. 22(7). 35–39.

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Pääkkönen, Ari & Michael J. Morgan. (2001). Linear mechanisms can produce motion sharpening. Vision Research. 41(21). 2771–2777. 11 indexed citations

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Morgan, Michael J., A.J.S. Mason, & Stefano Baldassi. (2000). Are there separate first-order and second-order mechanisms for orientation discrimination?. Vision Research. 40(13). 1751–1763. 33 indexed citations

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Johnston, Alan, Christopher P. Benton, & Michael J. Morgan. (1999). Concurrent measurement of perceived speed and speed discrimination threshold using the method of single stimuli. Vision Research. 39(23). 3849–3854. 23 indexed citations

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Morgan, Michael J. & Birgitta Dresp. (1995). Contrast detection facilitation by spatially separated targets and inducers. Vision Research. 35(8). 1019–1024. 43 indexed citations

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Vallari, Robert C., W. James Cook, Michael J. Morgan, et al.. (1992). Glucose Repression of the Yeast ADH2 Gene Occurs through Multiple Mechanisms, Including Control of the Protein Synthesis of Its Transcriptional Activator, ADRl. Molecular and Cellular Biology. 12(4). 1663–1673. 19 indexed citations

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Bingham, D., Michael J. Morgan, & J.D. Cashion. (1984). Magnetic and crystallographic phase transitions in Dy p Gd1- p VO4. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London A Mathematical and Physical Sciences. 391(1800). 85–107. 2 indexed citations

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Morgan, Michael J. & R.J. Watt. (1983). Mechanisms of Interpolation in Human Spatial Vision.. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 95(1). 133–133. 2 indexed citations

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