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Careers in Chemistry: Beyond Academia

Science Communication at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Dr Alison Foster (Jesus College), Senior Curator at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, talks about her journey from industrial pharmaceutical chemistry research to her current role in horticulture, and offers some tips for major career transitions.
Contemporary Islamic Studies

13. New medicines from plants

Many modern medicines are derived from plants.
Contemporary Islamic Studies

12. Healing molecules or poisonous plants?

The notorious history of healing molecules. Many molecules from plants can be used as medicines but are also toxic if the dose is too large.
Contemporary Islamic Studies

01. Welcome and Introduction

A welcome to the Botanic Garden and the Chemistry at the Garden audio trail from the Senior Curator, Dr Alison Foster.

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