Video: 2022 Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Scholar
Henry is a PhD student in plant science at McGill University. His research is focused on the study of agronomic and quality traits in
common bean and the study of mutations that pose a threat in self-pollinated crop species.
As little is known about the role of the accumulation of harmful mutations in breeding self-pollinated species, his research will accelerate the understanding of
genome biology and will aid in the development of new crop varieties.
He graduated with honours from the National University in Colombia and made the Dean’s list every year during his degree. Henry has been the recipient of multiple
awards and scholarships, among them a Graduate Excellence Fellowship from the Department of Plant Science at McGill University, and two international exchange
scholarships from the National University of Colombia and University of Angers in France.