Gregor Reid is a globally recognized leader in probiotics and the microbiome for human and non-human life forms. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Western Ontario. Reid's extensive research includes over 600 publications on beneficial microbes, probiotic strains, and women's health cited 70,000 times. His work has significantly advanced the field, impacting clinical practices and international guidelines, as well as making a tremendous health impact in developing countries around the world.
Education:
- Glasgow University, Scotland, Honours Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (BSc Hons)
- Massey University, New Zealand, Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology (PhD)
- University of Calgary, Canada, Post-Doctorate Research Fellow
- University of Toronto, Canada, Post-Doctorate Research Fellow
- Monash University, Australia, Masters Business Administration (MBA)
Professional Accomplishments:
- Assistant Professor of Surgery (Urology) and Microbiology, University of Toronto and Director of Urology Research Laboratories, 1985-1990
- Chaired the United Nations – World Health Organization Expert Panel on Probiotics, to define “probiotics” and set the standard for a field of science and commerce, 2001
- Founding board member and President of ISAPP; and founder of the ISAPP Students and Fellows Association (SFA)
- Top 10 Medical Breakthroughs Award and Discovery of the Year Award, 2007
- $7 Million Endowed Research Chair in Human Microbiology and Probiotics, 2008
- Honorary Doctorate in Biology, Orebro University, Sweden, 2008
- Fellow of the Royal Society for Canada 2016; and Canadian Academy of Health Sciences 2009
- Canadian Society of Microbiologists R.G.E. Murray Award for Career Achievement, 2018
- Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021
- Published author of top book “Probiotics: A story about hope”, 2023
- Invited speaker at various events in 54 countries
- Generated 32 patents over career