ecoDNA at PISCeS International Conference in Guelph, Canada
Dr Alejandro Trujillo-González was invited to the Pathways to Increase Standards and Competency of Environmental DNA Surveys (PISCeS) International Conference in Guelph, Canada to deliver a keynote presentation on the implementation of quality standards and guidelines for eDNA.
From the 18th to the 20th of June, Alejandro had the pleasure of sharing with experts and end-users, seeing new and novel technologies, applications and capabilities developed across North America.
In other news...

February 10, 2025
January 29, 2025 – Today, the University of Canberra and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry signed a three-year extension of their joint Partnering Arrangement Agreement, which initially began in January 2022 with the Department’s predecessor, the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment. This extension builds on the substantial achievements already made and advances our shared goals, extending our collaboration through to 2029. To date, our partnership has led to the establishment of the National eDNA Reference Centre (NRC), which has made significant progress in applying eDNA technologies for biosecurity. Notably, it is the first facility in the Southern Hemisphere to gain NATA accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025. Looking ahead, we aim to drive further innovation at the NRC, and we believe that continuing this partnership will provide significant benefits in safeguarding Australia’s natural environment, agricultural industries, and public health.

August 12, 2024
Researchers from the EcDNA team have developed a genetic test to detect saltwater crocodiles in waterways using environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques. Currently undergoing field trials, the test could be used to monitor saltwater crocodile populations in the future and even help prevent crocodile encounters. For more on this story, please follow this link: https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/media/newsroom/2024/july/uc-ecology-geneticists-develop-edna-test-to-make-croc-country-safer