Policy Officer in Public Health Regulation at ACT Government, Australia
Rheyda’s main interest is the application of science to biodiversity conservation.
Her previous experience in the environmental field is varied – ranging from captive breeding and reintroduction, conservation genetics, wildlife medicine and invasive species management. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines, a Master of Science in Conservation Biology from Massey University (New Zealand) and a PhD in Applied Ecology from the University of Canberra. Her PhD focused on improving eDNA detection probabilities for monitoring aquatic species.
We are a multidisciplinary team providing DNA-based solutions, training and products to support the uptake of eDNA in biosecurity and biodiversity applications.
EcoDNA acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where we are situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.
Email: ecoDNA@canberra.edu.au
Address: Building 7, Level D, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2617 Australia
Accreditation number: 21138
Accredited site number: 25428