Malcolm Bain
Personal Details |
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| Name | : Malcolm Bain |
| Nationality | : British |
| Former position in group | : PhD student |
Degree
BSc (Hons), Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Paisley, 2000
Work
- Worked one year in a microbiology laboratory on bacteriocins in olives at the I.T.Q.B. Portugal
Research interests
- Examining the metabolic fate of L-ascorbate in the cell walls of Radish (Raphanus sativus) swollen hypocotyls (edible part of radish).
- Initial work has looked at methods of promoting catabolism of endogenous L-ascorbate. This will allow study of the catabolic products by radioactive tracer studies.
- The study of ascorbate transport throughout the plant.
Research Funded by
BBRSC
Personal Interests
I enjoy the good social scene that exists in Edinburgh. I train at the university karate club and swim to keep fit.