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Professor at Integrative Biology
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Established a standardized DNA barcode for land plants using specific genetic markers, enabling rapid and accurate species identification.
Utilized DNA barcoding to identify contamination and substitution in North American herbal products, highlighting issues in the herbal medicine industry.
Demonstrated the utility of DNA barcoding for pharmacovigilance of herbal medicines, improving quality control and patient safety.
Developed and refined DNA barcoding methodologies specifically tailored for land plants, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of species identification.
Investigated the causes, consequences, and mitigation strategies for species adulteration in the herbal trade, providing insights for regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders.
Employed DNA barcoding as a tool for conservation biogeography of subtropical forests in China, aiding in biodiversity assessment and conservation planning.
Developed a derivative technology of DNA barcoding, the nucleotide signature method, to detect adulterants and substitution in Chinese patent medicines.
Assembled a large-scale DNA barcode library for the vascular plants of Canada using herbarium-derived DNAs, providing a valuable resource for plant identification and conservation.
Steven G. Newmaster is a leading expert in DNA barcoding and molecular diagnostics, particularly in the authentication of herbal products and plant species identification, contributing significantly to pharmacovigilance and biodiversity conservation. His research has significantly impacted the understanding of plant diversity, ethnobotany, and the detection of adulteration in natural health products.
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