Ian E. Cock
Professor
Griffith University
Australia
Biography
Dr Ian Cock completed his PhD from Griffith University in 1994 and undertook postdoctoral studies at the University of Queensland. He currently leads a research team in the Environmental Futures Research Institute at Griffith University, with research interests involving bioactivity, phytochemical, metabolomic and mechanistic studies into the medicinal potential of Australian and international medicinal plants, resulting in approximately 100 scientific publications in a variety of peer reviewed journals. Dr Cock is also a member of the editorial boards of 10 scientific journals, including being the editor-in-chief and foundation editor of the journal Pharmacognosy Communications.
Research Interest
Dr Ian Cock's research is involved in bioactivity and phytochemical studies into a variety of plant species of both Australian and international origin. His current research interests involve bioactivity, structural and mechanistic studies into the medicinal potential of Aloe vera, South Asian and South American tropical fruits, as well as Australia plants including but not limited to Scaevola spinescens, Pittosporum phylliraeoides, Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum), Australian Acacias, Syzygiums, Petalostigmas and Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass trees).He also has ongoing studies into the antimicrobial properties of foods, with the aim of reducing food borne disease and increasing shelf life. He also has an interest in the antioxidant potentials of Australian plants (eg Kakadu plum).