Daniel Howell, Ph.D.
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)
- Sometimes Deceived: How Evolutionists Have Led Us Astray (2017) Blue Ridge Books
- The Barefoot Book: 50 Great Reasons to Kick Off Your Shoes (2010) Hunter House / Turner Publishers.
- Exploring the Body Machine: A Laboratory Manual for Exploring Human Anatomy & Physiology, 4th.
- BIOL 213 lecture guide
- BIOL 215 lecture guide
- Hanrahan, J.W., T. Zhu and L.D. Howell. Regulation of CFTR by Protein Phosphorylation, In: The Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator. (2003) Eds. Kevin L. Kirk and David C. Dawson. Plenum Publishers. ISBN 030-6-47837-4
Publications (Journal Articles)
- Howell, L.D. The transverse arch index: a new method of determining foot arch type from simple footprints. In preparation.
- Howell, L.D. The impact of shoes on the human foot arch. In preparation.
- Chappe, V., D.A. Hinkson, L.D. Howell, A. Evagelidis, J. Liao, X-B Chang, J.R. Riordan, and J.W. Hanrahan. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci101:390-395, 2004
- Howell, L.D., R. Borchardt, A.M. Kaz, C. Randak and J.A. Cohn. Biochem.J. 378:151-159, 2004
- Derand, R.L., L. Bulteau-Pignoux, Y. Mettey, O. Zegarra-Moran, L.D. Howell, C. Randak, L.J.V. Galietta, J.A. Cohn, C. Norez, L. Romio, J-M. Vierfond, M. Joffre and F. Becq.Am.J.Physiol (Cell Physiol.) 281:C1657-C1666, 2001
- Howell, L.D., R. Borchardt, and J.A. Cohn. Biochem.Biophys.Res.Comm. 271:518-525, 2000
- McCartney, B., L.D. Howell, M. Potts, and P.J. Kennelly. J.Bacteriol 179:2314-2318, 1997
- Howell, L.D., C. Griffiths, L. Slade, M. Potts, and P.J. Kennelly. Biochemistry 35:7566-7572, 1996
- Gordon, A.S., L.D. Howell, and V. Harwood. Can.J.Microbiol. 40:408-411, 1994