11 March
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Celebration of the DASH to Malawi 2014 trip

The head of DASH, Ann Green, hosted an evening event at Square One in Coventry to showcase the experiences and activities of the pioneer group of 12 students who went to Malawi in 2014.

Tom and Kieron perform

Tom and Kieron perform

Group at celebration 2 compressed

 

Ann Green introduces our internationalisation trip to malawi

Ann Green introduces our internationalisation trip to Malawi

Students prepare to perform; Pat (organiser) is amused; Ann (head of DASH) looks worried

Students prepare to perform; Pat (organiser) is amused; Ann (Head of DASH) looks worried

 

Liz performs

Liz performs

Audience 2 compressed

Patricia Lund

I teach on cell biology, human genetics and cancer biology modules in the Department for Applied Sciences & Health (DASH). I have organised a work experience trip to Malawi (first one in August 2014) using contacts and experience from my field work in Africa and started this DASH to Africa blog to engage all our students (and others) in our international engagement.
More about my research: studies on the genetic condition albinism in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, Zambia and Ghana have been wide reaching with multiple partners and funders. Information has been gathered on the frequency of albinism in different populations, mutations in the gene causing the condition, sun protection strategies adopted to reduce the risk of developing sun induced skin damage, health (especially genetic) care for this vulnerable group, education (mainstream versus special schools) and social perceptions (and misconceptions) about albinism in African communities. These multi-faceted studies have been enriched by collaborations with local albinism associations in Africa and. I have also been privileged to meet many families with albinism.

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