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Daniel Howell, Ph.D.

Center for Natural Sciences, Room 345
(434) 582-2257

Education

  • Ph.D., Biochemistry from Virginia Tech
  • B.S., Biology from Old Dominion University

Postdoctoral Research

  • Biochemistry of Cystic Fibrosis, Duke University Medical Center
  • Biochemistry of Cystic Fibrosis, McGill University

Biography

Dr. Howell focuses on the effects of shoes on foot anatomy and the human gait. He authored ‘The Barefoot Book: 50 Great Reasons to Kick Off Your Shoes’ in which he advocates going barefoot more often to improve your overall health. The book has been translated into several languages and Dr. Howell was featured in several documentaries on the benefits of barefoot activities. He has been interviewed by MSNBC, the TODAY Show, Washington Post, Popular Science, Energy Times, Answers magazine, Liberty Journal, and many more print, radio and television outlets. Dr. Howell has been invited to speak on the subject of foot health from Portland, OR to London, UK.

Dr. Howell’s other book, ‘Sometimes Deceived: Why Evolution is Fake Science’, exposes the underlying assumptions and logical fallacies behind the theory of biological evolution. The book examines the different types of science, the different types of truth, and the different types of facts. He then explores the definitions of science, truth, and facts that evolutionists employ to support their particular worldview.


Courses Taught

  • BIOL 102 Human Biology
  • BIOL 213 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
  • BIOL 214 Human A&P 1 Lab
  • BIOL 215 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • BIOL 216 Human A&P 2 Lab
  • BIOL 313 Clinical Human Anatomy
  • BIOL 316 Human Biological Diversity
  • BCHM 451 Biochemistry 1
  • BCHM 452 Biochemistry 2

Professional Memberships

Human A&P Society (HAPS)


Research Interests

Foot biomechanics and the impact of footwear on gait.

Publications (Books and Book Chapters)

Publications (Journal Articles)

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