Research

Molecular tools can tell us about the species living in an ecosystem, their genetic diversity, what they eat, and how they interact with other species.

Genetic diversity within species is a key component of biodiversity and crucial to species resilience. I work to improve our ability to evaluate, monitor, and protect genetic diversity.

My current projects focus on biodiversity in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and include environmental DNA (eDNA), diet DNA and population genetics.

My previous research projects have included work as part of the Oz Mammals Genomics Initiative, conservation genetics of assorted Australian vertebrates, and work using genetics to detect and understand non-native mammal species in Australia and New Zealand.

I’m a co-chair of the GEOBON Genetic Composition Working Group, and a member of the IUCN SSC Conservation Genetics Specialist Group and the Coalition for Conservation Genetics.