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Dr Dr Kathleen Hefferon
Faculty
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Research focus
My research broadly centers around biotechnology and focuses on three main topics: (1) the use of plants to improve food security as it pertains to human health, including the development of crops as production platforms to generate new medicines, vaccines or foods with improved nutritional content; (2) improving energy security and environmental sustainability using non-food crops and crop waste products; and (3) the impact of these research areas on society in terms of public perception, politics and policy.
SDG targets
2.1
Universal access to safe and nutritious food
2.2
End all forms of malnutrition
2.3
Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers
2.4
Sustainable food production and resilient agricultural practices
2.5
Maintain the genetic diversity in food production
2.A
Invest in rural infrastructure, agricultural research, technology and gene banks
2.B
Prevent agricultural trade restrictions, market distortions and export subsidies
2.C