Congratulations Dr Birar

Congratulations from all of the chemistry division to Dr Vishal Birar who successfully defended his PhD in a 4 hour viva today. The thesis entitled “Does SIRT1 or cytostasis underlie the anti-ageing activity of trans-stilbenes?” is the culmination of three years hard work and was examined by Professor Mark Bagley of the University of Sussex and Dr Allison Lansley of the University of Brighton.

Vishal  has become a well-liked member of the department helping undergraduates and fellow postgraduates alike. We wish him well in the future as he starts his career in research.