Biodiversity refers to variety and variability of all lifeforms in their ecological environments, and it contributes signicantly to human health and well-being. The application of botany knowledge to treat disease and promote health has been prevalent since time immemorial. The Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED) aims to drive and accelerate biodiversity research that can promote all aspects of human health and wellness. It has three signature programs: 1) Herbal Biodiversity and Medicine, 2) Food Biodiversity and
Nutrition, and 3) Urban Biodiversity and Wellness. Examples of specic projects will be presented and discussed at this presentation.
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