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George D. Papandonatos

George D. Papandonatos

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Psychology

D-Index
58
Citations
10139
World Ranking
3921
National Ranking
2191

Overview

George D. Papandonatos is affiliated with Brown University in the United States. The research work encompasses extensive contributions primarily in the fields of Medicine and Environmental Science, with a focus on health-related toxicology and environmental factors affecting human development and behavior.

The main topics of Papandonatos's research include:

  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
  • Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
  • Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact

The scientist's work spans several subfields, such as Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Physiology, Environmental Chemistry, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health.

Frequent publication venues include:

  • ISEE Conference Abstracts
  • Environment International
  • Journal of Medical Internet Research
  • Environmental Research
  • Addictive Behaviors

George D. Papandonatos has contributed to multiple studies related to both environmental exposures and behavioral health. Key papers include:

  • Effectiveness of a Vaping Cessation Text Message Program Among Young Adult e-Cigarette Users (2021), published in JAMA Internal Medicine
  • Gestational perfluoroalkyl substance exposure and body mass index trajectories over the first 12 years of life (2020), published in International Journal of Obesity
  • Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Adiposity at Age 12 Years: Evaluating Periods of Susceptibility (2020), published in Environmental Science & Technology
  • Gestational and childhood exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and cardiometabolic risk at age 12 years (2021), published in Environment International
  • Gestational and childhood exposure to phthalates and child behavior (2020), published in Environment International

Collaborations have been frequent with other researchers, including Joseph M. Braun, Bruce P. Lanphear, Kimberly Yolton, Aimin Chen, and Kim M. Cecil, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches across environmental health and epidemiology.

Best Publications

  • Stress response and the adolescent transition: Performance versus peer rejection stressors

    Laura R. Stroud;Elizabeth Foster;George D. Papandonatos;Kathryn Handwerger

  • Initial Evaluation of a Real-World Internet Smoking Cessation System

    Nathan K. Cobb;Amanda L. Graham;Beth C. Bock;George Papandonatos

  • Links between physical fitness and cardiovascular reactivity and recovery to psychological stressors: A meta-analysis.

    Kathleen Forcier;Laura R. Stroud;George D. Papandonatos;Brian Hitsman

  • Telephone Versus Print Delivery of an Individualized Motivationally Tailored Physical Activity Intervention: Project STRIDE

    Bess H. Marcus;Melissa A. Napolitano;Abby C. King;Beth A. Lewis

  • A longitudinal study of drivers with Alzheimer disease.

    Brian R. Ott;William C. Heindel;George D. Papandonatos;Elena K. Festa

  • Differentiating stages of smoking intensity among adolescents: stage-specific psychological and social influences.

    Elizabeth E. Lloyd-Richardson;George Papandonatos;Alessandra Kazura;Cassandra Stanton

  • Pilot pharmacologic randomized controlled trial for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures

    W. C. LaFrance;G. I. Keitner;G. D. Papandonatos;A. S. Blum

  • Home-based physical activity intervention for colorectal cancer survivors.

    Bernardine M. Pinto;George D. Papandonatos;Michael G. Goldstein;Michael G. Goldstein;Bess H. Marcus;Bess H. Marcus

  • Maintaining Large Weight Losses: The Role of Behavioral and Psychological Factors

    Rena R. Wing;George Papandonatos;Joseph L. Fava;Amy A. Gorin

  • Interrater reliability of EEG-video monitoring

    S. R. Benbadis;W. C. LaFrance;G. D. Papandonatos;K. Korabathina

  • Ecological momentary assessment in a behavioral drinking moderation training program.

    Collins Rl;Morsheimer Et;Shiffman S;Paty Ja

  • Past major depression and smoking cessation outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis update

    Brian Hitsman;George D. Papandonatos;Dennis E. McChargue;Andrew Demott

  • Prediction of on-road driving performance in patients with early Alzheimer's disease

    Laura B. Brown;Brian R. Ott;George D. Papandonatos;Yunxia Sui

  • Comparing psychosocial predictors of physical activity adoption and maintenance.

    David M. Williams;Beth A. Lewis;Shira Dunsiger;Jessica A. Whiteley

  • Effectiveness of a Vaping Cessation Text Message Program Among Young Adult e-Cigarette Users: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Amanda L Graham;Amanda L Graham;Michael S Amato;Sarah Cha;Megan A Jacobs

  • A Randomized Trial of Internet and Telephone Treatment for Smoking Cessation

    Amanda L. Graham;Nathan K. Cobb;Nathan K. Cobb;George D. Papandonatos;Jose L. Moreno

  • Mediators of physical activity behavior change: a multivariate approach.

    Melissa A. Napolitano;George D. Papandonatos;Beth A. Lewis;Jessica A. Whiteley

  • Influences of gender and weight gain on short-term relapse to smoking in a cessation trial

    Belinda Borrelli;Bonnie Spring;Raymond Niaura;Brian Hitsman

  • Sex differences in cortisol response to Corticotropin Releasing Hormone challenge over puberty: Pittsburgh Pediatric Neurobehavioral Studies

    Laura R. Stroud;George D. Papandonatos;Douglas E. Williamson;Ronald E. Dahl

  • Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Newborn Neurobehavior: Effects at 10 to 27 Days

    Laura R. Stroud;Rachel L. Paster;George D. Papandonatos;Raymond Niaura

  • Decreased serum BDNF levels in patients with epileptic and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures

    W.C. LaFrance;K. Leaver;E.G. Stopa;G.D. Papandonatos

  • Smoking-cessation counseling in the home. Attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of home healthcare nurses.

    Belinda Borrelli;Jacklyn P. Hecht;George D. Papandonatos;Karen M. Emmons

Frequent Co-Authors

Jennifer D. Davis
Jennifer D. Davis Brown University
Laura R. Stroud
Laura R. Stroud Brown University
Geoffrey Tremont
Geoffrey Tremont Brown University
Elizabeth E. Lloyd-Richardson
Elizabeth E. Lloyd-Richardson University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Belinda Borrelli
Belinda Borrelli Boston University
Antonia M. Calafat
Antonia M. Calafat Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rena R. Wing
Rena R. Wing Brown University
Beth C. Bock
Beth C. Bock Brown University
Lynne E. Wagenknecht
Lynne E. Wagenknecht Wake Forest University
William C. Heindel
William C. Heindel Brown University

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