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Hayley Whitfield is a Research Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of East Anglia. Her research focuses on enzymology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, particularly in plant and microbial systems. She leads a project on phosphorus cycle dynamics funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and collaborates internationally.
Research interests include enzyme structure-function relationships, inositol phosphate metabolism, and applications of phytases in agriculture. Her work bridges fundamental biochemical studies with practical implications in poultry nutrition and soil microbiology.
Her articles explore topics such as kinase enzymology, enzyme-substrate interactions, and microbial enzyme characterization. Notable contributions include insights into StITPK1 crystal structures and phytase stability in Acinetobacter sp.
Whitfield is actively involved in science outreach, organizing events like 'Microorganisms are Everywhere' for primary schools and contributing to Notre Dame Prep Science Day. She holds no formal awards listed but demonstrates strong engagement in public education.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Dr. Brearley’s group on phosphorus cycle projects and maintains ties with international research networks through Scopus.
