معرفی
Cory Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa with a cross-appointment in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences. His research integrates ethnobotany, pharmacology, and community-driven approaches to study plant-based health solutions. Key focuses include cannabinoid biochemistry, traditional Indigenous foods, and natural health product safety. He leads the Harris Lab, collaborating with First Nations communities, industry partners, and regulatory bodies to bridge scientific discovery with practical applications.
- Education: Ph.D. (details not specified in text)
- Roles: Principal Investigator, Harris Lab; Academic Adviser
Research Interests: Ethnobotany, chemoecology, plant metabolites, cannabinoid pharmacology, Indigenous health equity, natural health product quality control. His work emphasizes linking plant chemistry to bioactivity through bench-to-community research, addressing metabolic health, food security, and sustainable NHP development.
Lab Projects:
- MAPPING ALKYLAMIDES IN ASTERACEAE
- PHYTOCANNABINOIDS AND CANNABIS TOXICOLOGY
- TRADITIONAL FOODS FOR METABOLIC HEALTH
- NHP SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Advisees: Current students include Halimo-Kafia Fourreh, Muba Rahman, Quinn Meeker, and others. The lab prioritizes equity and diversity in training.
Labs/Teams: Harris Lab (interdisciplinary team focusing on plant biochemistry and translational research).
