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24628
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10627
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Edward J. Cone publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Edward J. Cone sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 311 publications — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Edward J. Cone D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Edward J. Cone sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 94 D-Index — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Edward J. Cone is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Their research focuses primarily on medical and pharmacological aspects, particularly related to cannabis and its effects. The scientist has contributed significantly to the field of medicine, with a specialization in pharmacology, toxicology, pathology and forensic medicine, clinical psychology, and cellular and molecular neuroscience.

The main areas of study for Edward J. Cone include:

  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
  • Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
  • Psychedelics and Drug Studies
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • GABA and Rice Research
  • Sleep and Wakefulness Research

Their recent scholarly papers show a consistent focus on cannabis pharmacology and toxicology, involving controlled studies on cannabinoids and their pharmacokinetic profiles. Notable recent publications include:

  • "Pharmacodynamic effects of vaporized and oral cannabidiol (CBD) and vaporized CBD-dominant cannabis in infrequent cannabis users" (2020) in Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • "Pharmacodynamic dose effects of oral cannabis ingestion in healthy adults who infrequently use cannabis" (2020) in Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • "Cannabinoid Content and Label Accuracy of Hemp-Derived Topical Products Available Online and at National Retail Stores" (2022) in JAMA Network Open
  • "Pharmacokinetics of Cannabis Brownies: A Controlled Examination of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Metabolites in Blood and Oral Fluid of Healthy Adult Males and Females" (2020) in Journal of Analytical Toxicology
  • "Urinary Pharmacokinetic Profile of Cannabidiol (CBD), Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Their Metabolites following Oral and Vaporized CBD and Vaporized CBD-Dominant Cannabis Administration" (2021) in Journal of Analytical Toxicology

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers in the field. Major coauthors include Ruth E. Winecker, Ronald Flegel, Tory R. Spindle, Ryan G. Vandrey, and Eugene D Hayes.

Edward J. Cone's work is regularly published in well-recognized venues, with a notable number of publications appearing in:

  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • Journal of Analytical Toxicology
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • JAMA Network Open

Best Publications

  • Clinical Pharmacology of Buprenorphine: Ceiling Effects at High Doses

    S. L. Walsh;K. L. Preston;M. L. Stitzer;E. J. Cone

  • Cocaine inhibition of ligand binding at dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin transporters: a structure-activity study.

    M.C. Ritz;E.J. Cone;M.J. Kuhar

  • Blood cannabinoids. I. Absorption of THC and formation of 11-OH-THC and THCCOOH during and after smoking marijuana.

    Marilyn A. Huestis;Jack E. Henningfield;Edward J. Cone

  • Sustained Cocaine Abstinence in Methadone Maintenance Patients Through Voucher-Based Reinforcement Therapy

    Kenneth Silverman;Stephen T. Higgins;Robert K. Brooner;Ivan D. Montoya;Ivan D. Montoya

  • Changes in Mood, Craving, and Sleep During Short-term Abstinence Reported by Male Cocaine Addicts: A Controlled, Residential Study

    William W. Weddington;Barry S. Brown;Charles A. Haertzen;Edward J. Cone

  • Human pharmacokinetics of intravenous, sublingual, and buccal buprenorphine

    James J. Kuhlman;Shairose Lalani;Joseph Magluilo;Barry Levine

  • The metabolism and excretion of buprenorphine in humans.

    E J Cone;C W Gorodetzky;D Yousefnejad;W F Buchwald

  • Detection of marijuana use by oral fluid and urine analysis following single-dose administration of smoked and oral marijuana.

    R. S. Niedbala;K. W. Kardos;D. F. Fritch;S. Kardos

  • Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Cocaine

    Edward J. Cone

  • Methamphetamine and Amphetamine Pharmacokinetics in Oral Fluid and Plasma after Controlled Oral Methamphetamine Administration to Human Volunteers

    Raf J.F. Schepers;Jonathan M. Oyler;Robert E. Joseph;Edward J. Cone

  • Testing Human Hair for Drugs of Abuse. II. Identification of Unique Cocaine Metabolites in Hair of Drug Abusers and Evaluation of Decontamination Procedures

    Edward J. Cone;David Yousefnejad;William D. Darwin;Tom Maguire

  • Testing human hair for drugs of abuse. I. Individual dose and time profiles of morphine and codeine in plasma, saliva, urine, and beard compared to drug-induced effects on pupils and behavior.

    Edward J. Cone

  • Relationship of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentrations in Oral Fluid and Plasma after Controlled Administration of Smoked Cannabis

    Marilyn A. Huestis;Edward J. Cone

  • Saliva Testing for Drugs of Abuse

    Edward J. Cone

  • Comparison of Heroin and Cocaine Concentrations in Saliva with Concentrations in Blood and Plasma

    Amanda J. Jenkins;Jonathan M. Oyler;Edward J. Cone

  • Forensic Drug Testing for Opiates: I. Detection of 6-Acetylmorphine in Urine as an Indicator of Recent Heroin Exposure; Drug and Assay Considerations and Detection Times

    Edward J. Cone;Phyllis Welch;John M. Mitchell;Buddha D. Paul

  • Interpretation of Oral Fluid Tests for Drugs of Abuse

    Edward J. Cone;Marilyn A. Huestis

  • Recommendations for toxicological investigations of drug-facilitated sexual assaults.

    M LeBeau;W Andollo;W L Hearn;R Baselt

  • Arterial and venous cocaine plasma concentrations in humans: relationship to route of administration, cardiovascular effects and subjective effects.

    Suzette M. Evans;Edward J. Cone;Jack E. Henningfield

  • Acute Effects of Smoked and Vaporized Cannabis in Healthy Adults Who Infrequently Use Cannabis: A Crossover Trial.

    Tory R. Spindle;Edward J. Cone;Nicolas J. Schlienz;John M. Mitchell

Frequent Co-Authors

Marilyn A. Huestis
Marilyn A. Huestis National Institute on Drug Abuse
Kenzie L. Preston
Kenzie L. Preston National Institute on Drug Abuse
Jack E. Henningfield
Jack E. Henningfield Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Steven R. Goldberg
Steven R. Goldberg National Institute on Drug Abuse
George E. Bigelow
George E. Bigelow Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Saul Shiffman
Saul Shiffman University of Pittsburgh
Nigel H. Greig
Nigel H. Greig National Institutes of Health
Maxine L. Stitzer
Maxine L. Stitzer Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Tsung-Ping Su
Tsung-Ping Su National Institute on Drug Abuse
Stephen T. Higgins
Stephen T. Higgins University of Vermont

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