Adjunct Professor | University of Ottawa | Canada
Prof. Dr. Harpal S. Buttar, D.V.M., M.Sc., Ph.D., FICN, FIACS, FSPER, is an internationally recognized biomedical scientist with expertise in pharmacology, reproductive and developmental toxicology, cardiovascular sciences, and clinical nutrition. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree from Hissar, India, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Alberta, Canada. With over 41 years of distinguished professional service, he worked as Senior Research Scientist and Assessment Officer at Health Canada, the Canadian counterpart of the US-FDA, while also serving as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. His current research focuses on functional foods, nutraceuticals, probiotics, dysbiosis, bioactive components of bovine colostrum, biomarkers of oxidative stress, drug metabolism, Mediterranean diet, and preventive strategies against cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic disorders. He has strong research skills in clinical nutrition, toxicology, drug development, food-drug interactions, and biomedical applications of nanotechnology, with extensive collaborations across Canada, India, Europe, Asia, and the United States. Dr. Buttar has authored 162 peer-reviewed publications, 70 book chapters, and one monograph, with 98 citations from 4 indexed documents and an h-index of 4 (ResearchGate also lists his wider body of work with 4,067 citations and h-index 30). He has been honored with numerous awards, including fellowships from the International College of Nutrition, International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences, and the Society of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, as well as the Special Recognition Award from the Society for Ethnopharmacology of India. He also has an oration award named after him by IACS India Section in recognition of his global leadership. In conclusion, Dr. Buttar’s outstanding contributions to biomedical sciences, preventive healthcare, and international research collaborations, coupled with his lifelong dedication to mentoring and innovation, make him a highly deserving candidate for prestigious recognition and awards worldwide.
Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate
Featured Publications
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Kumari, A., Singh, S. P., Kumar, P., Yadav, V., & colleagues. (2025, September). A comprehensive review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment strategies for retinoblastoma.
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Wilson, D. W., Gouda, M., De Meester, F., Buttar, H., & colleagues. (2025, June). Nanotherapies for the prevention and treatment of diet- and genetic-related diseases: A systematic review.
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Wilson, D. W., Griffiths, K., De Meester, F. M., Sak, K., & colleagues. (2025, June). Polyphenols in plants and impact on human health: Relevance to adaption to global climate change: An overview.
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Miran, M., Kamandloo, F., Salami, M., Wilson, D. W., & colleagues. (2025, May). Pathophysiology of diabetes-induced complications: A systematic review concerning the preventive role of dietary polyphenols, probiotics and physical activity.
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Gholami, M., Salmani, R. H. G., Madadlou, S. K., Kaur, P., & colleagues. (2025, May). Antidepressant effects of medicinal plants and their pharmacologically active ingredients: A systematic review focused on the serotonergic system.
