Hira Abid
Education
I completed my Bachelor's degree in Botany and my Master's degree in Molecular Biology at the University of The Punjab, Pakistan. During my undergraduate studies, my research concentrated on evaluating the anticancer potentials of pharmacologically significant plants against liver cancer cell lines, showcasing a deep interest in plant-based therapeutic solutions. In pursuing my Master's degree, I focused on investigating the presence of methane-oxidizing bacteria in the rice paddy fields of Pakistan. This research highlighted these bacteria as a potentially major methane sink, marking them as a critical area for future investigations aimed at environmental methane mitigation.My fascination with belowground biodiversity has not only shaped my academic pursuits but also guided my research focus towards understanding the intricate interactions between plants and microorganisms. This interest has driven me to explore the potential of these interactions in addressing environmental challenges, particularly in the context of climate change.