Pharmacognocist spends time with CRN
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Dr. Robert Krueger, professor of pharmacognosy at Ferris State (Michigan) University's College of Pharmacy, will work with the Council for Responsible Nutrition during his sabbatical from mid-August through mid-December, the trade group states Aug. 20. Kruger's proficiency in pharmacognosy, "the chemistry and biology of natural products often used in making dietary supplements," will aid CRN to further the science, education and understanding botanical, herbal and other natural products, the association says. He also will join CRN's scientific team in providing counsel and expert advice for member companies, CRN says. In the meantime, the trade group is seeking a botanical expert to join CRN as a full-time, permanent scientist to replace Dr. Robert Borris, who joined the staff of the University of Hawaii's School of Pharmacy as the associate dean of research...