Yufei Zhou
PhD Student
Yufei, originally from China, has a passion for marine biology which led to her undertaking a Masters degree in Australia, which involved learning about eDNA and how it could be applied to marine biodiversity investigation.
Yufei is currently working on the project: “Skipjack tuna as an indicator of ecosystem change using real-time genomic technology”. In this project, Yufei investigates skipjack tunas' diet and gut microbiome with eDNA methods, including DNA metabarcoding and high-throughput sequencing. Yufei will also test the feasibility of novel genomic technology, Oxford Nanopore Technology, in eDNA, diet, and gut microbiome analyses. Yufei has said that she feels honoured to work with the leader team in the eDNA field in Australia, and she likes tuna sushi and so is really enjoying the project.
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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