Luke R. Howard Data-verified

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Assistant Professor Entrepreneurial Clinic - Law

University of Arkansas

Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-22

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58 h-index 198 pubs 13,827 cited

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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.

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h-index: 58
Publications: 198
Citations: 13,827

Selected Publications

Phenolic Metabolite Profiling in Children's Plasma and Urine Following Short-Term Supplementation With Wild Blueberry Powder (2024)

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Monitoring effects on anthocyanins, non-anthocyanin phenolics and ORACFL values of Colombian bilberry (V. meridionale Swartz) during pulping and thermal operations (2024)

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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)

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Polyphenolic profiles of a variety of wild berries from the Pacific Northwest region of North America (2023)

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Identifying Unique Quality Attributes of Arkansas-Grown Fresh-Market Blackberries (2023)

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Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts from Black Raspberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries and Their Antiproliferative Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells (2022)

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Phenolics and Volatiles in Arkansas Fresh-Market Blackberries (Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson) (2022)

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Volatiles in Berries: Biosynthesis, Composition, Bioavailability, and Health Benefits (2022)

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Wild-Blueberry Volatile and Phenolic Fractions Mitigate LPS-Induced Inflammatory Responses in Whole Blood of Children (2022)

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Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts From Blackberries, Black Raspberries, and Blueberries and Their Apoptotic Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells (2022)

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Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( Vitis rotundifoli a ) (2022)

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Blackberry phenolic and volatile extracts inhibit cytokine secretion in LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 cells (2021)

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The Effects of Blueberry Phytochemicals on Cell Models of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress (2021)

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Impact of Inactivated Yeast Foliar Spray on Chambourcin (Vitis Hybrid) Wine Grapes (2021)

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Protective Effects of Berry Volatiles on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Human A549 Cells (2021)

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