๐ Exciting News from Barry! ๐ A thrilling journey into the world of medical cannabis has landed 18-year-old Ariana Howells a coveted spot at Oxford University ๐ฌ๐ง๐. This bright young mind is all set to tackle Biochemistry at St Hildaโs College, inspired by personal experiences and a passion for science and discovery!

Ariana’s curiosity was sparked by her mum Sam’s battle with Crohn’s disease. Witnessing how medical cannabis helped manage her symptoms, Ariana dove into the research world, working at her parents’ groundbreaking medical cannabis clinic in Wales. ๐ With a whopping 13 A*s at GCSE and outstanding A level results, including A*s in biology, chemistry, and maths, plus an Extended Project Qualification on THC, sheโs set for success!

Despite finding limited research in the field, Ariana is eager to dig deeper into the medical potential of cannabis. She believes it’s crucial to break down stigmas and explore where evidence and research can lead us. The budding scientist dreams of revolutionising drug development and mental health research, driven by personal experience and a passion for helping others. ๐ฟ๐ก

Arianaโs story is not just about stellar grades, itโs a powerful reminder of how passion combined with hard work can bring new hope in the scientific community. Her journey is proof that young voices have an incredible impact and can lead to pioneering advancements. Oxford, get ready, because here comes a trailblazer! ๐
Join us in wishing Ariana the best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter. Hereโs to groundbreaking discoveries and new horizons! ๐๐ #OxfordBound #CannabisResearch #FutureScientist