I study ancient marine sedimentary DNA (very old dirt from the bottom of the Ocean) to uncover how the Southern Ocean communities might have changed over thousands of years. My research focuses on improving coding methods to detect species—such as penguins, krill, and icefish—that are often rare in the sediments or fossil records, but important parts of Southern Ocean life.
Research keyword: Bioinformatics
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
