Member Profile
Membership type: affiliate
Benedicta Junior Nashiff
Country of origin: Ghana Currently in: Ghana, Kumasi General field of specialization: Chemical Sciences-
Degrees
2023 Undergraduate Chemical Sciences -
Current Research Activities
Chemical Sciences
Title: Levels of Essential and Toxic Elements in Taro Plant (Colocasia esculenta) from Marshy Areas in the Kumasi Sub-Metro, Ghana In my final year of study, I conducted research to analyze the concentrations of essential and toxic elements in taro plants sourced from marshy regions in Kumasi. This study aimed to assess the potential risks to human health and the environment due to heavy metal accumulation in food crops. I employed various analytical techniques to quantify the levels of these elements and discussed the implications of my findings for agricultural practices and public health in the region.Current profession
Current professional activities type:TeachingAt Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, I serve as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Pharmacognosy, focusing on phytochemistry and crude drugs. My responsibilities include tutoring students, creating and delivering quizzes, and grading assignments to assess their understanding. Additionally, I supervise third-year pharmacy students during their crude drug lab sessions, guiding them through hands-on experiments and discussions. This role enhances students' learning experiences while deepening my own expertise in pharmacognosy and its applications in healthcare.
Workshop and Conference Attended
2024 West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), Accra The Maiden Women In Chemical Sciences Conference (WICSIC)2024 STEPRI - CSIR Auditorium, Accra Launch of Women in Chemistry Network (WICN) and 2024 IUPAC Global Women Breakfast Celebration2023 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Ghana Students Chemical Society (GSCS) Annual ConferenceAffiliations
Ghana Students Chemical Society (GSCS)Women In Chemistry NetworkPresentation given
2024Health risk associated with the presence of lead and zinc in taro plant (Colocasia esculenta) from marshy areas in the Kumasi sub-metro.West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), AccraEvent: The Maiden Women In Chemical Sciences Conference (WICSIC)
