Katrina Green

Katrina Green is an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong's School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, part of the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health. She serves as Deputy Director of Molecular Horizons, a research institute focused on molecular mechanisms of health and illness. Her work bridges academia and industry, addressing translational research questions aligned with market needs.

Research interests include neurosciences, nutritional science, traditional medicine, plant biology, and cannabinoid therapeutics. She leads a research team investigating plant-derived compounds for cognitive health, depression, and psychiatric disorders.

• Editorial & Governance Roles: Associate Editor for two top-tier journals, member of Molecular Horizons Executive Committee since 2018, and Biological Psychiatry Australia Executive Committee.
• Teaching: Coordinates undergraduate medical programs across multiple campuses and disciplines, emphasizing learning program development.
• Grants: Secured $1.2M+ in internal/external funding for projects like laser microdissection microscopy and plant extract-based health interventions.

Recent articles focus on anthocyanin effects on cognition, cannabinoid treatments for dementia, and β-caryophyllene's role in treatment-resistant depression. Research highlights translational potential of plant-derived compounds and neuropharmacological mechanisms of psychiatric drugs.

Labs/Teams: Directs Molecular Horizons' interdisciplinary research team and collaborates with industry partners on applied health solutions. Active in the Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence (ACRE).