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774: Continuing the Tradition of Superb Science in Traditional Medicine - Dr. Alain Cuerrier
Episode 774

774: Continuing the Tradition of Superb Science in Traditional Medicine - Dr. Alain Cuerrier

People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

August 19, 202440m 4s

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Show Notes

Dr. Alain Cuerrier is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Montreal, as well as a Botanist and Researcher at the Montreal Botanical Garden. He works at the intersection of plants and people. The projects in Alain's lab focus on understanding how people use plants and how they perceive nature. Alain loves to write, read, and tap into his musical side. Lately, he has been having fun playing the banjo and harmonica. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Montreal. He worked at Harvard University during his PhD and this helped him achieve his current positions. Alain is also a writer and poet. He recently contributed to a book on Medicinal Plants thriving in the arctic and he has published a book of poetry in French. In this interview, Alain tells us more about his journey through life and science.