About Aisha Jamil
Natural Sciences student studying chemistry and biochemistry. Over the last two summers, I have integrated my knowledge in both these subjects, as part of my Laidlaw project, 'Exploring The Health Effects of Betalains.' Betalains are a class of pigments found in a limited number of plant species, such as beetroot and amaranth. They are already utilised in industry as a natural food colouring agent but there is also a growing interest in betalain bioactivity, such as anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties, which my research contributes to.