Michael Heinrich

Michael Heinrich is Professor of Ethnopharmacology and Medicinal Plant Research (Pharmacognosy) at University College London School of Pharmacy, and was previously the head of the research cluster there.

He currently serves as the joint chair of UCL’s Research Ethics Committee and has been awarded the prestigious Eminent Fellowship of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

As the author of more than 300 published peer-reviewed papers, Michael is widely cited and recognised as an expert in the field of medicinal plant research.

His key areas of interest include the prevention and early stage management of diabetes and cancer chemoprevention based on the use of traditional medicines, as well as best practice in the supply of herbal medical products/botanicals.