A YOUNG North-East scientist has earned national recognition for her pioneering genetics research.
The work by Sunderland University pharmacy graduate Hannah Beba has the potential to treat diseases such as cancer and Parkinson’s.
Human genetic diseases are caused by mutation or deletion of genes, leading to the impairment of the cell cycle.
The aim of gene therapy is to replace mutated genes with healthy ones.
One of the major challenges for health professionals lies in developing a way to deliver genetic material to cells.
Ms Beba, 28, has been working on a formula to stabilise and protect genes during the process.
As a result of her research, the College of Mental Health Pharmacists awarded her this year’s Undergraduate Pharmacy Bursary.
Ms Beba, who is working as a pharmacist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Gateshead, said: “I am honoured this research has received recognition for the university.”
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