June 26, 1956
Biochemist who is known internationally for her research in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology. She has advanced research on yam improvement using biotechnology which has been beneficial to Jamaica and other nations.
Additionally, Professor Helen Asemota has been actively involved in outreach activities, working with farmers across Jamaica in the field experimentation of in vitro derived yam planting materials and revival cultivation of ‘threatened’ Jamaican yam varieties. She has an impressive record of consultancy services to various international organizations. These include: the European Union as technical expert (1994-1995); as International Technical Cooperation Programmes Consultant for Biotechnology to Syria under the United Nations Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries Programmes (2001); and as UN-FAO International Consultant for Biotechnology to the Republic of Tajikistan (2003-2007).
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
