Hello! I am interested in Children's Literature and its effect on its readers. For my research project, I am looking at Ghanaian Children's Literature. In the future, I would love to broaden this to Children's Literature Around the World.
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.
I am a fourth year Biochemistry student at the University of St Andrews. My Laidlaw research project is on the regulation of ParaHox genes in Ciona intestinalis!
I am also the team leader for the PSC+ Negotiation and Mediation team at St Andrews where we run accredited workshops to develop students negotiation skills with a variety of specialist speakers.
When I have any spare time I like to play badminton and my saxophone (not at the same time!).