Plant Science Conversations: The Science of People & Plants (Online Discussion)

Dr. Lisa Philander, Deputy Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden; Dr. Susan Pell, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden
People and plants are inextricably linked. From our enjoyment of beautifully cultivated gardens to our reliance on plants for food, medicine, and more, people and plants have an interwoven history. Join USBG Executive Director Dr. Susan Pell in conversation with Dr. Lisa Philander, Deputy Executive Director, to hear about Dr. Philander's extensive ethnobotany research and her passion for public horticulture. She'll discuss her research on ethnomedicine, community-based development work, and her career in public horticulture at the USBG and beyond.

Dr. Lisa Philander

Deputy Executive Director

U.S. Botanic Garden

Lisa Philander, Ph.D., is the Deputy Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden. Lisa has over 20 years of experience in public gardens with a particular focus on the culture, science, and leadership of botanic gardens and conservatories. Additionally, her ...(read more)

Dr. Susan Pell

Executive Director

U.S. Botanic Garden

Dr. Susan Pell is a botanist, educator, and the Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden. Susan has traveled the world collecting plants for scientific study. Her research has focused on the Anacardiaceae family which includes cashews, sumac, and...(read more)