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Mr Andrew Pengelly

Position: Program Convenor and Lecturer in Herbal Therapies
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Science and Information Technology
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Telephone: +61 2 4349 4490
Facsimile:  
Email: Andrew.Pengelly@newcastle.edu.au
Location: Science Offices
Room SO:E1.23
Campus: Ourimbah
Qualifications:  
Research Areas:
  • Scientific validation of traditional medicines
  • Phytochemistry and authentication of medicinal plants
  • Geographical and seasonal variation of phytochemicals in plants
  • Bioassays for antioxidant and wound healing activity
  • Chemistry and activity of essential oils
Research Grants:
  • Rural Industry Research & Development Corporation: Analysis of Dodonaea viscosa as a potential remedy for anti-inflammatory applications
Honours, Societies, Distinctions:  
Teaching Interests:  
Supervision of Students:
  • Yvonne O'Sullivan - Analysis of berberine and hydrastine content in commercial golden seal (Hydrastis Canadensis)
Professional Positions:
  • Fellow of National Herbalists Association of Australia
  • Member of International Society of Ethnopharmacology
  • Member of Phytochemical Society of Europe
  • Member of Australian Network for Plant Conservation

Publications: Link to: Researcher Report
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