2026 Donald T. Downing: Biology and Biochemistry Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Biology and Biochemistry	66	8761	3921	145	14045

Discipline name

D-Index

World Ranking

National Ranking

Publications

Citations

Biology and Biochemistry

8761

3921

145

14045

Donald T. Downing publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Donald T. Downing sits on this spectrum.

47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 145 publications — 24th percentile

24% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Donald T. Downing D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Donald T. Downing sits on this spectrum.

40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 66 D-Index — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Donald T. Downing is affiliated with the University of Iowa in the United States. Their academic profile is characterized by involvement in various aspects of research, though specific fields of study or recent papers are not listed.

While no detailed information on publications, co-authors, or frequent publication venues is available, Downing's connection with a well-established institution suggests active participation in scholarly activities within their academic community.

No recent papers, awards, or specific main and subfields of study have been publicly documented. Similarly, data about any book publications or major research topics tied to Downing is not present.

Due to the absence of information on research topics or publications, it is not possible to list notable works or collaborative partners. However, their continued affiliation with the University of Iowa implies ongoing engagement in research and education within their discipline.

Best Publications

Presence of intact intercellular lipid lamellae in the upper layers of the stratum corneum

Kathi C Madison;Donald C Swartzendruber;Philip W Wertz;Donald T Downing

501
Citations
Ceramides of pig epidermis: structure determination

Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

492
Citations
The Composition of the Ceramides from Human Stratum Corneum and from Comedones

Philip W. Wertz;Marion C. Miethke;Sherri A. Long;John S. Strauss

492
Citations
Evidence That the Corneocyte Has a Chemically Bound Lipid Envelope

Donald C Swartzendruber;Philip W Wertz;Kathi C Madison;Donald T Downing

484
Citations
Molecular models of the Intercellular Lipid Lamellae in Mammalian Stratum Corneum

Donald C. Swartzendruber;Philip W. Wertz;David J. Kitko;Kathi C. Madison

457
Citations
Lipid and protein structures in the permeability barrier of mammalian epidermis.

Donald T. Downing

427
Citations
6-Hydroxy-4-sphingenine in human epidermal ceramides.

K J Robson;M E Stewart;S Michelsen;N D Lazo

399
Citations
Glycolipids in Mammalian Epidermis: Structure and Function in the Water Barrier

Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

341
Citations
Essential fatty acids and acne.

Donald T. Downing;Mary Ellen Stewart;Philip W. Wertz;John S. Strauss

340
Citations
Composition and morphology of epidermal cyst lipids.

Philip W. Wertz;Donald C. Swartzendruber;Kathi C. Madison;Donald T. Downing

310
Citations
Covalently bound ω-hydroxyacylsphingosine in the stratum corneum

Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

254
Citations
Preparation of liposomes from stratum corneum lipids

Philip W Wertz;William Abraham;Lukas Landmann;Donald T Downing

244
Citations
Human stratum corneum polar lipids and desquamation

S A Long;P W Wertz;J S Strauss;D T Downing

239
Citations
Acylglucosylceramides of pig epidermis: structure determination

Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

238
Citations
Sphingolipids of the Stratum Corneum and Lamellar Granules of Fetal Rat Epidemis

Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing;Ruth K. Freinkel;Thomas N. Traczyk

212
Citations
Effect of essential fatty acid deficiency on the epidermal sphingolipids of the rat

Philip W. Wertz;El Soon Cho;Donald T. Downing

200
Citations
The role of the corneocyte lipid envelopes in cohesion of the stratum corneum.

Philip W. Wertz;Donald C. Swartzendruber;David J. Kitko;Kathi C. Madison

196
Citations
Skin Lipids: An Update

Donald T. Downing;Mary Ellen Stewart;Philip W. Wertz;Sabin W. Colton

179
Citations
Essential fatty acids and epidermal integrity.

Philip W. Wertz;Donald C. Swartzendruber;William Abraham;Kathi C. Madison

171
Citations
Age-related changes in sebaceous wax ester secretion rates in men and women.

Ellen Jacobsen;Julie K. Billings;Rita A. Frantz;Carolyn K. Kinney

167
Citations