Judith Mbamalu is a plant scientist from Nigeria with a strong drive for research and innovation. She will be pursuing an MPhil in Biological Sciences (Crop Science) at the University of Cambridge. She holds a degree in botany and has worked as a research assistant at a renowned molecular research facility in South East Nigeria, where she trained young scientists on the fundamentals of molecular biology. Judith is particularly interested in understanding disease resistance in crops at the genome level. She hopes to apply the knowledge gained at Cambridge to promote sustainable agricultural practices and ensure food security in Nigeria.