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John W. Erdman

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
83
Citations
29082
World Ranking
3460
National Ranking
1742

John W. Erdman publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John W. Erdman sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 436 publications — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

John W. Erdman D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John W. Erdman sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 83 D-Index — 83rd percentile

83% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1963 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

John W. Erdman is affiliated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the United States. Their research centers primarily on medicine, with significant contributions also in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. These fields encompass a range of subfields including biochemistry, molecular biology, public health, environmental and occupational health, nutrition and dietetics, and physiology.

The scientist's work addresses several main topics such as antioxidant activity and oxidative stress, retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes, diet and metabolism studies, cancer, lipids, and metabolism, vitamin C and antioxidants research, consumer attitudes and food labeling, as well as nutritional studies and diet.

Frequent coauthors with whom Erdman has collaborated include:

  • Catherine C. Applegate
  • Naiman A. Khan
  • William D. O'Brien
  • Katherine M Ranard
  • Matthew J. Kuchan

The scientist has published extensively in several venues, with notable numbers of publications in the following journals:

  • Current Developments in Nutrition
  • Journal of Nutrition
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Radiology
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids

Among recent publication highlights are:

  • "Carotenoids and their role in cancer prevention" (2020), published in Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
  • "Noninvasive Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Quantification of Liver Fat with Radiofrequency Ultrasound Data Using One-dimensional Convolutional Neural Networks" (2020), published in Radiology
  • "Lycopene: A Critical Review of Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion" (2021), published in Antioxidants
  • "Assessment of Hepatic Steatosis in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Using Quantitative US" (2020), published in Radiology
  • "Perspective: Soy-based Meat and Dairy Alternatives, Despite Classification as Ultra-processed Foods, Deliver High-quality Nutrition on Par with Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Animal-based Counterparts" (2022), published in Advances in Nutrition

In 1963, Erdman was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Best Publications

  • AHA Dietary Guidelines Revision 2000: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association

    Ronald M. Krauss;Robert H. Eckel;Barbara Howard;Lawrence J. Appel

  • Soy protein and isoflavones: their effects on blood lipids and bone density in postmenopausal women

    Susan M. Potter;Jo Ann Baum;Hongyu Teng;Rachel J. Stillman

  • Present knowledge in nutrition.

    John W. Erdman;Ian Macdonald;Steven H. Zeisel

  • Oilseed phytates: Nutritional implications

    John W Erdman

  • cis-trans lycopene isomers, carotenoids, and retinol in the human prostate.

    Steven K. Clinton;Curt Emenhiser;Steven J. Schwartz;David G. Bostwick

  • Flavonoids and Heart Health: Proceedings of the ILSI North America Flavonoids Workshop, May 31–June 1, 2005, Washington, DC

    John W. Erdman;Douglas Balentine;Lenore Arab;Gary Beecher

  • Phytic acid in health and disease

    Jin R. Zhou;John W. Erdman

  • The Tomato As a Functional Food

    Kirstie Canene-Adams;Jessica K. Campbell;Susan Zaripheh;Elizabeth H. Jeffery

  • Prostate Carcinogenesis in N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (NMU)-Testosterone-Treated Rats Fed Tomato Powder, Lycopene, or Energy-Restricted Diets

    Thomas W M Boileau;Zhiming Liao;Sunny H Kim;Stanley Lemeshow

  • Bioavailability of all-trans and cis-isomers of lycopene.

    Thomas W.-M. Boileau;Amy C. Boileau;John W. Erdman

  • Long-term intake of soy protein improves blood lipid profiles and increases mononuclear cell low-density-lipoprotein receptor messenger RNA in hypercholesterolemic, postmenopausal women.

    Jo Ann Baum;Hongyu Teng;John W. Erdman;Ronald M. Weigel

  • Cis-Lycopene Is More Bioavailable Than Trans-Lycopene In Vitro and In Vivo in Lymph-Cannulated Ferrets

    Amy C. Boileau;Neal R. Merchen;Katherine Wasson;Christine A. Atkinson

  • Concentrations of selected carotenoids and vitamin A in human liver, kidney and lung tissue.

    Harold H. Schmitz;Christopher L. Poor;R. B. Wellman;John W. Erdman

  • AHA scientific statement: AHA dietary guidelines: Revision 2000: A statement for healthcare professionals from the nutrition committee of the American Heart Association

    Ronald M. Krauss;Robert H. Eckel;Barbara Howard;Lawrence J. Appel

  • Tomato Phytochemicals and Prostate Cancer Risk

    Jessica K. Campbell;Kirstie Canene-Adams;Brian L. Lindshield;Thomas W.-M. Boileau;Thomas W.-M. Boileau

  • Plasma and Dietary Carotenoids, and the Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Nested Case-Control Study

    Kana Wu;John W. Erdman;Steven J. Schwartz;Elizabeth A. Platz

  • Are the health attributes of lycopene related to its antioxidant function

    John W. Erdman;Nikki A. Ford;Brian L. Lindshield

  • Noninvasive Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Quantification of Liver Fat Using a New Quantitative Ultrasound Technique

    Steven C. Lin;Elhamy Heba;Tanya Wolfson;Brandon Ang

  • SOY, ITS COMPONENTS, AND CANCER PREVENTION : A REVIEW OF THE IN VITRO, ANIMAL, AND HUMAN DATA

    David B. Fournier;John W Erdman;Gary B. Gordon

  • Phytic Acid Determination in Soybeans

    D. B. Thompson;J. W. Erdman

Frequent Co-Authors

William D. O'Brien
William D. O'Brien University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Steven K. Clinton
Steven K. Clinton The Ohio State University
Mary Ann Lila
Mary Ann Lila North Carolina State University
Claude B. Sirlin
Claude B. Sirlin University of California, San Diego
Rohit Loomba
Rohit Loomba University of California, San Diego
Steven J. Schwartz
Steven J. Schwartz The Ohio State University
Elizabeth H. Jeffery
Elizabeth H. Jeffery University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Neal R Merchen
Neal R Merchen University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Johanna T. Dwyer
Johanna T. Dwyer Tufts University
Jonathan V. Sweedler
Jonathan V. Sweedler University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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