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Last published 2024
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Luke R. Howard

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Assistant Professor Entrepreneurial Clinic - Law

Also affiliated: Pennington Biomedical Research Center (2008); Louisiana State University System (2008); Arkansas Children's Hospital (2003); United States Department of Agriculture (2008–2009); Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (2008); Jordan University of Science and Technology (2005); Texas A&M University System (1994–1996); University of Arkansas System (2008–2021); Howard College (1997); Western Human Nutrition Research Center (2003); Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (2005); Indiana University Bloomington (2024); Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center (2003–2009); University of Missouri (1995); Albany Medical Center Hospital (1979); University of Gothenburg (1979); Texas A&M University (1993–1999)

Faculty Researcher

58 h-index 198 pubs 13,968 cited

  • Fruit
  • Plant Extracts
  • Anthocyanins
  • Antioxidants
  • Food Handling
  • Humans
  • Blueberry Plants
  • Animals
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Male
  • Phenols
  • Vitis
  • Food Preservation
  • Polyphenols
  • Flavonoids

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Luke R. Howard's research focuses on the chemical composition and health benefits of berries and other plant-based compounds. His work investigates the phytochemical content of various berries, including blueberries, blackberries, and black raspberries, and their potential effects on cell models of inflammation and oxidative stress. Howard has also explored the volatile compounds in berries, their biosynthesis, and their impact on bioavailability and health. His research extends to agricultural applications, including a role as Co-PI on an NSF grant focused on creating a workforce pipeline for agriculture drone operators and remote sensing technicians.

His publications examine the antiproliferative effects of berry extracts on cancer cells, the influence of harvest time and fruit firmness on berry quality attributes, and the polyphenolic profiles of wild berries. Howard also investigates the impact of agricultural practices, such as sulfite levels and yeast inoculations, on fermentation processes in grapes. He leads a research group and collaborates with multiple researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Renee T. Threlfall, Sun‐Ok Lee, John R. Clark, and Margaret Worthington.

Metrics

  • h-index: 58
  • Publications: 198
  • Citations: 13,968

Selected Publications

  • Phenolic Metabolite Profiling in Children's Plasma and Urine Following Short-Term Supplementation With Wild Blueberry Powder (2024)
    Current Developments in Nutrition DOI OpenAlex
  • Monitoring effects on anthocyanins, non-anthocyanin phenolics and ORACFL values of Colombian bilberry (V. meridionale Swartz) during pulping and thermal operations (2024)
    Heliyon 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Effects of black raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry volatile extracts on intestinal barrier dysfunction and inflammation in a Caco-2/RAW264.7 cells co-culture model (2024)
    Journal of Functional Foods 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Polyphenolic profiles of a variety of wild berries from the Pacific Northwest region of North America (2023)
    Current Research in Food Science 9 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Identifying Unique Quality Attributes of Arkansas-Grown Fresh-Market Blackberries (2023)
    ACS Food Science & Technology 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts from Black Raspberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries and Their Antiproliferative Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells (2022)
    Life 12 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Phenolics and Volatiles in Arkansas Fresh-Market Blackberries (<i>Rubus</i> subgenus <i>Rubus</i> Watson) (2022)
    ACS Food Science & Technology 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Volatiles in Berries: Biosynthesis, Composition, Bioavailability, and Health Benefits (2022)
    Applied Sciences 34 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Wild-Blueberry Volatile and Phenolic Fractions Mitigate LPS-Induced Inflammatory Responses in Whole Blood of Children (2022)
    Current Developments in Nutrition DOI OpenAlex
  • Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts From Blackberries, Black Raspberries, and Blueberries and Their Apoptotic Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells (2022)
    Current Developments in Nutrition 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> ) (2022)
    G3 Genes Genomes Genetics 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Blackberry phenolic and volatile extracts inhibit cytokine secretion in LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 cells (2021)
    Journal of Food Bioactives 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Effects of Blueberry Phytochemicals on Cell Models of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress (2021)
    Advances in Nutrition 67 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Impact of Inactivated Yeast Foliar Spray on Chambourcin (<i>Vitis</i> Hybrid) Wine Grapes (2021)
    ACS Food Science & Technology 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Protective Effects of Berry Volatiles on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Human A549 Cells (2021)
    Current Developments in Nutrition DOI OpenAlex

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Federal Grants 1 $279,924 total

NSF Co-PI Oct 2023 - Sep 2026

Creating a Workforce Pipeline of Agriculture Drone Operators and Remote Sensing Technicians

Advanced Tech Education Prog $279,924

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