Unpacking the antibacterial activity of honey
Honey is an ancient medicine still used in healthcare today. We know some of the ways honey can kill bacteria, but there is much more still to be learned. For example – is manuka honey really better than other honeys? And is our very own WA Jarrah honey as magical as some say? In this talk we’ll take a deep dive into how honey kills bacteria, and why honeys from different plants have different levels of activity.
Bio
Kate Hammer is an Associate Professor in Microbiology and Immunology within The University of Western Australia’s School of Biomedical Sciences. Her research focuses on the antimicrobial activity of natural and novel products such as tea tree oil and honey. Her work aims to expand our understanding of alternative therapies for infectious diseases and to support the development of evidence-based medicinal applications of natural products.
Event
Tuesday 28 October, 5:30pm – 6:30pm @The Aviary, Level 1/140 William St, Perth WA 6000
The other talk at this location is Do blockbuster weight loss drugs ‘cure’ obesity by inducing frailty? at 7:00pm – 8:00pm
