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RIEL seminar series

The eDNA revolution: advancing biodiversity monitoring while navigating challenges

Presenter Professor Maxine Piggott
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Contact person E: RIEL.outreach@cdu.edu.au
Location Yellow 1 level 1 room 33 at CDU Casuarina Campus
And online via Zoom (see below for Zoom link)
All times are ACST
Open to Public
Maxine Piggot crouching at a cattle trough, squirting clear liquid from a syringe into the trough. Two cattle with their heads near the trough watching

Prof Maxine Piggott is currently the Program Leader of the Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) and leads RINA’s tropical biosecurity research group.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) refers to DNA shed into the surrounding environment from living organisms. These organisms can be identified through their DNA sequence and eDNA has revolutionised monitoring in all environments allowing us to detect and better understand hidden diversity. However, there are challenges to overcome.  

In the seminar ‘The eDNA revolution: advancing biodiversity monitoring while navigating challenges’, Maxine will give an overview of how eDNA has been used for monitoring biodiversity and invasive species, showcasing when it works well and when it doesn’t. She will demonstrate how the value of eDNA is enhanced when supported by strong sampling design, modelling approaches and quality control.

Maxine has worked in academia, government, and with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). She has been involved in developing and applying eDNA methods for monitoring for over 20 years. Her other research interests include phylogenetics, population and landscape genetics.

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