schw0701@bears.unco.edu

Professional Biography

Anna Schwabe PhD is a researcher and educator with expertise in Cannabis genetics and biology and has considerable experience in a variety of scientific fields. She holds a BS, an MS and PhD from the University of Northern Colorado and was awarded both the Dean's Citation of Excellence and The Dean's Award for Outstanding Dissertation for her research evaluating genotypic and phenotypic variation in Cannabis. She is an established presenter, grant writer, and has published primary research spanning several disciplines, including genetics, conservation, and education. Her research has been featured in multiple media articles and she has been interviewed in several podcasts and webcasts. To compliment her scientific research and academic achievements, she is also an artist who is certified in botanical illustration and has taught several classes and has served as a judge for jurored exhibitions. She comes with an extensive network of connections within the cannabis industry and serves as a consultant for the Agricultural Genomics Foundation, Advisory Board Member for Agricultural Genomics Foundation, Scientific Advisory Board member for Bace Health, an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Northern Colorado, and an Associate Lecture Professor at the University of Colorado. Her previous professional and academic positions over the last two decades encompass both laboratory and business management, and she is skilled in advising and coordinating multiple concurrent projects. She is passionate about Cannabis science and facilitating consistency in the cannabis industry.