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Overview

Luke A. Downey is affiliated with Swinburne University of Technology in Australia and has contributed to research primarily in the fields of Medicine, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Their work encompasses subfields including Cognitive Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Toxicology, and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience.

The scientist's research addresses several main topics, notably:

  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Sleep and Wakefulness Research
  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Luke A. Downey has frequently published in journals such as:

  • Journal of Psychopharmacology
  • Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
  • European Neuropsychopharmacology
  • SLEEP Advances
  • Accident Analysis & Prevention

Among recent papers associated with their research are:

  • "Default Mode Network Modulation by Psychedelics: A Systematic Review," 2022, The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
  • "Assessment of Medical Cannabis and Health-Related Quality of Life," 2023, JAMA Network Open
  • "Neurotrophins as a reliable biomarker for brain function, structure and cognition: A systematic review and meta-analysis," 2020, Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
  • "Driver monitoring systems (DMS): The future of impaired driving management?" 2021, Traffic Injury Prevention
  • "The impact of 7-hour and 11-hour rest breaks between shifts on heavy vehicle truck drivers' sleep, alertness and naturalistic driving performance," 2021, Accident Analysis & Prevention

Frequent co-authors in Luke A. Downey's publications include:

  • Amie C. Hayley
  • Brook Shiferaw
  • Blair Aitken
  • Thomas R. Arkell
  • Con Stough

Best Publications

  • The chronic effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy human subjects

    Con Stough;Jenny Lloyd;J. Clarke;L. Downey

  • The effects of cannabis and alcohol on simulated driving: Influences of dose and experience

    Luke A. Downey;Rebecca King;Katherine Papafotiou;Phillip Swann

  • Examining the relationship between leadership, emotional intelligence and intuition in senior female managers

    Luke A. Downey;Vicki Papageorgiou;Con Stough

  • Investigating the mediating effects of emotional intelligence and coping on problem behaviours in adolescents

    Luke A. Downey;Patrick J. Johnston;Karen Hansen;Jill Birney

  • Default Mode Network Modulation by Psychedelics: A Systematic Review

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  • Understanding non-work presenteeism: Relationships between emotional intelligence, boredom, procrastination and job stress

    Howe Chern Wan;Luke A. Downey;Luke A. Downey;Con Stough

  • Brief report: Emotional intelligence, victimisation and bullying in adolescents.

    Justine Lomas;Con Stough;Karen Hansen;Luke A. Downey

  • Emotional intelligence and scholastic achievement in Australian adolescents

    Luke A. Downey;Jessica Mountstephen;Jenny Lloyd;Karen Hansen

  • Examining the nootropic effects of a special extract of Bacopa monniera on human cognitive functioning: 90 day double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.

    Con Stough;Luke A Downey;Jenny Lloyd;Beata Silber

  • Acute neurocognitive effects of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

    Andrew Scholey;Luke A. Downey;Joseph Ciorciari;Andrew Pipingas

  • The relationship between emotional intelligence and depression in a clinical sample

    Luke A. Downey;Patrick J. Johnston;Karen Hansen;Rachel Schembri

  • The acute effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy normal subjects

    Pradeep J Nathan;J Clarke;J Lloyd;Chris Hutchison

  • An examination of the effects of the antioxidant Pycnogenol® on cognitive performance, serum lipid profile, endocrinological and oxidative stress biomarkers in an elderly population

    John Ryan;Kevin Croft;Trevor Mori;Keith Wesnes

  • Emotional Intelligence and scholastic achievement in pre-adolescent children

    Clare E. W. Billings;Luke A. Downey;Luke A. Downey;Justine E. Lomas;Jenny Lloyd

  • The effects of 90-day supplementation with the Omega-3 essential fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on cognitive function and visual acuity in a healthy aging population

    Con Stough;Luke Downey;Beata Silber;Jenny Lloyd

  • The development of an adolescent measure of EI

    Stefan Luebbers;Luke A. Downey;Con Stough

  • An acute, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study of 320 mg and 640 mg doses of Bacopa monnieri (CDRI 08) on multitasking stress reactivity and mood.

    Sarah Benson;Luke A. Downey;Luke A. Downey;Con Stough;Mark Wetherell

  • The effect of 90 day administration of a high dose vitamin B-complex on work stress.

    Con Stough;Andrew Scholey;Jenny Lloyd;Jo Spong

  • DSM-5 cannabis use disorder, substance use and DSM-5 specific substance-use disorders: Evaluating comorbidity in a population-based sample.

    Amie C. Hayley;Con Stough;Luke A. Downey

  • The Effect of a High-Dose Vitamin B Multivitamin Supplement on the Relationship between Brain Metabolism and Blood Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress: A Randomized Control Trial

    Talitha C. Ford;Luke A. Downey;Luke A. Downey;Tamara Simpson;Grace McPhee

  • Emotional intelligence, victimisation, bullying behaviours and attitudes

    Chantelle Schokman;Luke A. Downey;Luke A. Downey;Justine Lomas;Dirk Wellham

  • Scholastic Success: Fluid Intelligence, Personality, and Emotional Intelligence

    Luke A. Downey;Luke A. Downey;Justine Lomas;Clare Billings;Karen Hansen

Frequent Co-Authors

Con Stough
Con Stough Swinburne University of Technology
Andrew C. Parrott
Andrew C. Parrott Swansea University
Pradeep J. Nathan
Pradeep J. Nathan University of Cambridge
Rodney J. Croft
Rodney J. Croft University of Wollongong
Andrew Pipingas
Andrew Pipingas Swinburne University of Technology
Angela Clow
Angela Clow University of Westminster
Tobias Stalder
Tobias Stalder University of Siegen
Børge Sivertsen
Børge Sivertsen Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Carl L. Hart
Carl L. Hart Columbia University

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