Hope Yao Agbemenyah

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Ghana

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Major Subjects

Chemistry, Physics, Biology

Country

Ghana

Lab Experience

Analytical skills, TLC, organic synthesis

Projects / Research

Synthesis of benzocaine and its sunscreen effect
Extraction of active ingredient in chloroquin

Scholarships / Awards

2007 – 2008:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

The size of the brain compared to body is relatively small but all cognitive activities are controlled by the brain. I am interested in the neural basis of cognition, stem cells and also in understanding degeneration of brain cells.