Hardcore #BeautyScience Gang - The Eco Well Notes | Substantiating Botanical Safety & Sustainability with Prof Monique Simmonds, Ph.D. @hardcorebeautysciencegang-1057 | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Prof. Monique Simmonds, Ph.D. is Deputy Director of Science at KEW. Her research draws on a long-standing interest in plant-animal interactions and the chemistry and economic uses of plants. Her current research is on the economic uses of plants/fungi, in particular their potential as pharmaceutical leads, especially antibiotics, as well as uses in over-the-counter products such as cosmetics. Prof. Simmonds is also interested in the development of chemical and DNA authentication methods to check the quality of plant-derived products being sold as medicines, cosmetics, and functional foods. These projects often involve the development of benefit-sharing strategies with collaborators and supporting plant conservation in developing countries. Monique has recently been recognized as a top influential figure by Allure magazine, fighting for sustainability and preservation in the beauty industry, and has been praised for the preservation of biodiversity and expertise in plant science.
Prof. Monique Simmonds, Ph.D. is Deputy Director of Science at KEW. Her research draws on a long-standing interest in plant-animal interactions and the chemistry and economic uses of plants. Her current research is on the economic uses of plants/fungi, in particular their potential as pharmaceutical leads, especially antibiotics, as well as uses in over-the-counter products such as cosmetics. Prof. Simmonds is also interested in the development of chemical and DNA authentication methods to check the quality of plant-derived products being sold as medicines, cosmetics, and functional foods. These projects often involve the development of benefit-sharing strategies with collaborators and supporting plant conservation in developing countries. Monique has recently been recognized as a top influential figure by Allure magazine, fighting for sustainability and preservation in the beauty industry, and has been praised for the preservation of biodiversity and expertise in plant science.
