Dr. Cassandra Quave is a writer, speaker, podcast creator/host, professor, mother, explorer and ethnobotanist…
She is also the herbarium curator and associate professor of dermatology and human health at Emory University, where she leads anti-infective drug discovery research initiatives and teaches courses on medicinal plants, food, and health.
Dr. Quave is a Guggenheim fellow as well as fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and the Explorers Club. She is a former president of the Society for Economic Botany and a recipient of the Emory Williams Teaching Award and Charles Heiser, Jr. Mentor Award.
Quave is the co-creator and host of Foodie Pharmacology, a podcast dedicated to exploring the links between food and medicine.
A leader in the field of medical botany, she has authored more than 100 scientific publications and has been featured in the New York Times Magazine and BBC Focus, as well as on PBS, NPR, and the National Geographic Channel.
Always up for chatting all things plants. Cassandra has shared her insights and story with the international community.
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The Quave Research Group is composed of an interdisciplinary team of scientists who are passionate about improving human health. We study the botanical ingredients used in traditional medicines for infectious disease to discover new solutions for one of the world’s most pressing medical issues: antibiotic resistance. Take a look at the Quave Research Group website to see what Quave and her team are working on or sign up for our newsletter to stay apprised of progress in the field.
