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Ms. Azima Kalsum

Professor Kalsum is a 2009 Claflin Alumnus and is now a chemistry instructor and research assistant.

Biography

Professor Kalsum has profound experience in the following research fields: tissue culture, screening for biological activity of medicinal plants, Organometallic Matrices for Pharmaceutical Drugs, Detection Methods and Remediation Response to chemical WMD.

Education

MS in Biotechnology 2009 
M.Phil in Developmental Biology 2002

Research Interests

  • Medicinal Plants
  • Protein Chemistry
  • Tissue culture

Ms. Azima Kalsum
Instructor of Chemistry/Research Associate
  • School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Contact
Molecular Science Research Center, 110
803-535-5304