Debra Harry

Debra Harry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gender, Race, and Identity at the University of Nevada, Reno. Harry's research analyzes the linkages between biotechnology, intellectual property, and globalization in relation to indigenous peoples' rights.

Her work focuses on awareness and capacity building with Indigenous Peoples worldwide, so they may make informed decisions on these rapidly developing fields from their own cultural and knowledge frameworks. At the same time, she brings Indigenous perspectives and wisdom to the fields of genetics and ancillary issues, including research ethics, intellectual property rights and global governance. 

Harry also teaches online courses for the University of Nevada, Reno; the University of California, Los Angeles' Tribal Learning Community and Educational Exchange Program; and University of Colorado Denver's Department for Political Science.

Harry is Numu (Northern Paiute), Kooyooe Dukaddo, from Pyramid Lake, Nevada. She received a Ph.D. from the University of Auckland.