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2026
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Brendon P. McDermott
Affiliation confirmed via AI analysis of OpenAlex, ORCID, and web sources.
High Impact
Professor
Also affiliated: University of North Texas (2011); University of Minnesota (2010); University of Connecticut (2006–2017); Thomas Jefferson University (2010); University of Ottawa (2011); University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2011); University of Alabama (2011); University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (2009–2012); Sheba Medical Center (2010); Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (2011); Texas Health Dallas (2010); Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (2002); Yale University (2010); Naval Health Research Center (2010); Gatorade Sports Science Institute (2007–2018); National Athletic Trainers Association (2012–2015); Midwestern State University (2011–2016); Arizona State University (2022)
31 h-index
179 pubs
4,415 cited
Research Areas
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Brendon P. McDermott's research focuses on the physiological responses to environmental stressors, particularly heat and dehydration, and their impact on human performance and cognitive function. He has investigated how mild dehydration affects mood and cognitive performance in both men and women, with findings published in peer-reviewed journals. His work also extends to understanding body temperature regulation during exercise and the effectiveness of interventions like cold water immersion for exercise-induced hyperthermia.
McDermott has contributed to significant professional guidelines, including National Athletic Trainers' Association position statements on fluid replacement for the physically active and preventing sudden death in sports. His research collaborations at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville include extensive work with Xiujing Zhao, Cory L. Butts, Shawn C. Wierick, and Abigail K. Morris. With a scholarly output of 177 publications and over 4,400 citations, McDermott is recognized as a highly cited researcher, indicating a substantial impact in his field. He maintains an active laboratory website.
Metrics
- h-index: 31
- Publications: 179
- Citations: 4,415
Positions
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Professor publications 2011–2026University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Health, Human Performance and Recreation ORCID
Selected Publications
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Thermoregulation in hot-dry and warm-humid heat stress during cycling among males (2026)
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Effect of intentional daily liter of plain water on total fluid and caloric intake among free-living adults (2026)
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Validity and Reliability of At-Home Sweat Rate and Sodium Patches (2026)
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Reliability and validity of portable sweat sodium analyzers during exercise in the heat (2026)
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Validity of Vaginal Temperature During Exercise in the Heat (2026)
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Comparison of thermoregulatory responses to occupational heat stress in warm humid and hot dry conditions (2026)
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Comparison of Sweat Sodium Concentration From Absorbent Patch and Macroduct During Exercise in the Heat (2026)
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Validity and Reliability of a Reusable Hydration Wearable During Exercise in the Heat (2026)
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Validity and Reliability of the WUT Hydration System When Assessed in the Afternoon (2026)Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science OpenAlex
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Assessment of the <scp>MX3</scp> hydration testing system in adults at rest and following exercise in the heat (2026)
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Kidney injury risk during prolonged endurance running: lessons from the field (2026)
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Exertional and classic heat stroke: A narrative review (2026)
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Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia: Serum Sodium, Symptomatology, Severity, and Sport Specificity (2025)
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Hydration Strategies in Ultra-Endurance Running: A Narrative Review of Programmed Versus Thirst-Driven Approaches (2025)
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Heat index and humidex, but not other measures, identify heat stress compensability during moderate cycling (2025)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Cory L. Butts
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
32 shared publications
In database
- Cooling Effectiveness of a Modified Cold-Water Immersion Method After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia
- Physiological and perceptual effects of a cooling garment during simulated industrial work in the heat
- Effectiveness of Ice-Sheet Cooling Following Exertional Hyperthermia
- Physiologic and Perceptual Responses to Cold-Shower Cooling After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia
- Renal stress and kidney injury biomarkers in response to endurance cycling in the heat with and without ibuprofen
Showing 5 of 32 shared publications
Matthew S. Ganio
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
31 shared publications
- Cooling Effectiveness of a Modified Cold-Water Immersion Method After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia
- Hydration status affects mood state and pain sensation during ultra-endurance cycling
- Nutritional, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses During a Summer Ultraendurance Cycling Event
- Physiological and perceptual effects of a cooling garment during simulated industrial work in the heat
- Effectiveness of Ice-Sheet Cooling Following Exertional Hyperthermia
Showing 5 of 31 shared publications
Lawrence E. Armstrong
University of Connecticut (US)
21 shared publications
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Fluid Replacement for the Physically Active
- Practical Hydration Solutions for Sports
- Hydration status affects mood state and pain sensation during ultra-endurance cycling
- Nutritional, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses During a Summer Ultraendurance Cycling Event
- Renal stress and kidney injury biomarkers in response to endurance cycling in the heat with and without ibuprofen
Showing 5 of 21 shared publications
Elaine C. Lee
University of Connecticut (US)
15 shared publications
- Practical Hydration Solutions for Sports
- Nutritional, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses During a Summer Ultraendurance Cycling Event
- Renal stress and kidney injury biomarkers in response to endurance cycling in the heat with and without ibuprofen
- Pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine responses to a 164-km road cycle ride in a hot environment
- Effect of Caffeine on Perceived Soreness and Functionality Following an Endurance Cycling Event
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Whitley C. Atkins
New Mexico Department of Health
15 shared publications
In database
- Acute Kidney Injury Biomarkers and Hydration Outcomes at the Boston Marathon
- Whole-body cooling effectiveness of cold intravenous saline following exercise hyperthermia: a randomized trial
- Effects of Hydration Educational Intervention in High School Football Players
- Gastrointestinal cell injury and perceived symptoms after running the Boston Marathon
- Sports drinks do not increase acute kidney injury risk in males during industrial work in the heat when euhydration is maintained, a randomized crossover trial
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Douglas J. Casa
University of Connecticut (US)
14 shared publications
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Fluid Replacement for the Physically Active
- Practical Hydration Solutions for Sports
- Heat Safety in the Workplace: Modified Delphi Consensus to Establish Strategies and Resources to Protect the US Workers
- Nutritional, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses During a Summer Ultraendurance Cycling Event
- Roundtable on Preseason Heat Safety in Secondary School Athletics: Environmental Monitoring During Activities in the Heat
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Aaron R. Caldwell
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
14 shared publications
In database
- Effectiveness of Ice-Sheet Cooling Following Exertional Hyperthermia
- Renal stress and kidney injury biomarkers in response to endurance cycling in the heat with and without ibuprofen
- Effect of hypohydration on thermoregulatory responses in men with low and high body fat exercising in the heat
- Effect of Caffeine on Perceived Soreness and Functionality Following an Endurance Cycling Event
- Effect of passive heat stress and exercise in the heat on arterial stiffness
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Stavros A. Kavouras
Arizona State University (US)
13 shared publications
- Practical Hydration Solutions for Sports
- Hydration status affects mood state and pain sensation during ultra-endurance cycling
- Physiologic and Perceptual Responses to Cold-Shower Cooling After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia
- Mild hypohydration impairs cycle ergometry performance in the heat: A blinded study
- Effect of hypohydration on thermoregulatory responses in men with low and high body fat exercising in the heat
Showing 5 of 13 shared publications
Colleen X. Muñoz
University of Connecticut (US)
11 shared publications
- Hydration status affects mood state and pain sensation during ultra-endurance cycling
- Renal stress and kidney injury biomarkers in response to endurance cycling in the heat with and without ibuprofen
- Effect of Caffeine on Perceived Soreness and Functionality Following an Endurance Cycling Event
- Extracellular and cellular Hsp72 differ as biomarkers in acute exercise/environmental stress and recovery
- A Single Dose of Ibuprofen Impacts IL-10 Response to 164-km Road Cycling in the Heat
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Matthew A. Tucker
Augusta University (US)
11 shared publications
- Physiologic and Perceptual Responses to Cold-Shower Cooling After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia
- Effect of hypohydration on thermoregulatory responses in men with low and high body fat exercising in the heat
- Effect of Caffeine on Perceived Soreness and Functionality Following an Endurance Cycling Event
- Effects of obesity and mild hypohydration on local sweating and cutaneous vascular responses during passive heat stress in females
- Effect of passive heat stress and exercise in the heat on arterial stiffness
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Jakob L. Vingren
University of North Texas (US)
10 shared publications
- Nutritional, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses During a Summer Ultraendurance Cycling Event
- Renal stress and kidney injury biomarkers in response to endurance cycling in the heat with and without ibuprofen
- Pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine responses to a 164-km road cycle ride in a hot environment
- Effect of Caffeine on Perceived Soreness and Functionality Following an Endurance Cycling Event
- A Single Dose of Ibuprofen Impacts IL-10 Response to 164-km Road Cycling in the Heat
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
J.D. Adams
College of Charleston (US)
10 shared publications
- Hydration status affects mood state and pain sensation during ultra-endurance cycling
- Effectiveness of Ice-Sheet Cooling Following Exertional Hyperthermia
- Physiologic and Perceptual Responses to Cold-Shower Cooling After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia
- Mild hypohydration impairs cycle ergometry performance in the heat: A blinded study
- Fluid Balance of Adolescent Swimmers During Training
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Cody R. Smith
8 shared publications
- Cooling Effectiveness of a Modified Cold-Water Immersion Method After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia
- Physiological and perceptual effects of a cooling garment during simulated industrial work in the heat
- Effectiveness of Ice-Sheet Cooling Following Exertional Hyperthermia
- Renal stress and kidney injury biomarkers in response to endurance cycling in the heat with and without ibuprofen
- Effects of a phase change cooling garment during exercise in the heat
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Linda M. Yamamoto
University of Connecticut (US)
7 shared publications
- Nutritional, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses During a Summer Ultraendurance Cycling Event
- Extracellular and cellular Hsp72 differ as biomarkers in acute exercise/environmental stress and recovery
- The Influence of Rehydration Mode After Exercise Dehydration on Cardiovascular Function
- Thermoregulation and Stress Hormone Recovery After Exercise Dehydration: Comparison of Rehydration Methods
- The Effects of Mode of Rehydration on Subsequent Exercise-heat Challenge Performance
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Carl M. Maresh
University of Connecticut (US)
7 shared publications
- Nutritional, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses During a Summer Ultraendurance Cycling Event
- Extracellular and cellular Hsp72 differ as biomarkers in acute exercise/environmental stress and recovery
- The Influence of Rehydration Mode After Exercise Dehydration on Cardiovascular Function
- Thermoregulation and Stress Hormone Recovery After Exercise Dehydration: Comparison of Rehydration Methods
- The Effects of Mode of Rehydration on Subsequent Exercise-heat Challenge Performance
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
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