Liam M. Hewson

Department of Chemistry, University of Otago

Liam Hewson recently completed his BSc degree in chemistry and plant biotechnology at the University of Otago in 2021, including undertaking a third-year research project on kānuka. This year, he is expanding upon his work with kānuka, undertaking an MSc in chemistry with the University of Otago / Plant & Food Research Dunedin, exploring the bioactives chemistry of kānuka under the supervision of Prof Nigel Perry and A/Prof Bill Hawkins. Outside of the lab, Liam loves spending time tramping in the ngahere, and is developing a passion for trail running.

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Valuable natural products from mānuka and its cousin kānuka

We are investigating the underexplored chemistry of Kunzea (kānuka / tea tree) in Aotearoa New Zealand in search of antimicrobial compounds and returning this knowledge of molecular basis of activity to Māori kaitiaki (guardians) of this taonga (treasured) species.

Liam M. Hewson

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Liam M. Hewson

Valuable natural products from mānuka and its cousin kānuka

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