2019 - PhD Animal Science, Stellenbosch University
2014 - MSc Animal Science, Stellenbosch University
2012 - BSc Animal Science, Stellenbosch University
Academic Background
Dr North was awarded her PhD in Animal Science by the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 2019. Her research investigated the effects of dietary flavonoids on the growth performance of meat rabbits, including basic live performance and meat quality, as well as the composition of the cecal microbiome, and the fatty acid and volatile compounds profiles of the meat. She graduated with her MSc in 2015, with her research focusing on the physical and biochemical changes in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat during the aging or conditioning process. In addition to her more in-depth knowledge of meat science, Dr North’s undergraduate Animal Science degree also provided her with an understanding of animal nutrition, physiology, breeding/genetics, and other livestock product sciences. More recently, Dr North has been working for an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery, and has completed the Ophthalmic Assistant Course Level 1 diploma, passing with distinction.
Publishing History
Dr North has published 12 peer-reviewed papers as the first author in both South African and international journals, including Meat Science, World Rabbit Science, and Meat and Muscle Biology. She has also presented twice at the annual South Africa Society for Animal Sciences congress, and had posters at the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, and the World Rabbit Congress.
Editing and Reviewing Experience
Dr North has edited manuscripts for colleagues and students at the University of Stellenbosch, and has provided advice and guidance on thesis writing. Having worked previously for Edanz in 2015, 2019, and 2020, Dr North rejoined Edanz as an Editor in 2024.
Writing Experience
Dr North has written a number of academic articles that have been successfully published, in addition to writing her MSc and PhD theses. More recently, she has assisted with writing patient reports and referral letters in her capacity as an ophthalmic assistant.
