BotanyGuadalupe Maldonado Andrade
2023 The Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany
Investigation of Abortifacient Plant Use in Michoacán, Mexico
Andrade’s research will investigate the taxonomic, sociocultural, and biochemical dimensions of plant-based abortions in Michoacán, Mexico. Samples of plants reported to be used will be collected, and chemical fingerprinting to evaluate potential toxicity will be conducted. Interviews will shed light on the social and cultural dimensions of abortifacient plants. Interviews will be conducted with populations within Michoacan and populations that migrated to California to investigate if the use of plant-based abortions is influenced by the legal standing of abortion.
The Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany
To protect, preserve, and expand knowledge about the medicinal use of plants, thus preventing the disappearance of plants with therapeutic potential. Providing this research opportunity for botanists can, in turn, assist medical science to develop therapies that improve the quality of life of patients and develop life-saving medicines.
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