Barbara N. Timmermann

Barbara N. Timmermann is the Interim Dean and University Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry. She holds a PhD in Botany from the University of Texas and has over 40 years of research experience in natural products chemistry, drug discovery, and pharmacognosy.

Education

• PhD in Botany (Phytochemistry), University of Texas at Austin
• MA in Botany (Phytochemistry), University of Texas at Austin
• BSc in Biological Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

Research Focus

• Botanical dietary supplements (turmeric/ginger for inflammation)
• Biodiversity drug discovery (ICBG Program)
• Withanolide anti-cancer mechanisms
• OATP transporter interactions
• Chemotaxonomy and plant secondary metabolites

Awards & Recognition

• AAAS and ASP Fellowships
• NIH-funded Center Directorships (COBRE, ICBG)
• Women's Hall of Fame (University of Kansas)
• Regents Professor (University of Arizona)

Leadership

• Former Chair of Medicinal Chemistry (2005-2012)
• Completed Senior Administrative Fellow Program (2010-2011)
• Directed NIH-funded core laboratories

Labs & Collaborations

• COBRE Center for Cancer Experimental Therapeutics
• Arizona Center for Phytomedicine Research
• International Biodiversity Research Programs