Welcome to the Centre for Biodiversity Analysis

Biodiversity is not static - it is constantly changing. The current patterns of biodiversity we observe today, and work to protect and restore, reflect evolutionary processes, past environmental change and future adaptation potential.

The Centre for Biodiversity Analysis (CBA) is a collaborative initiative of the ANU, CSIRO and University of Canberra that connects scientists and their research to exploit new and emerging technologies in the discovery, understanding, conservation and restoration of Australia’s unique biodiversity in the face of accelerating environmental change.

About CBA

A CBA initiative that aims to establish the DiversityScanner technology in Australia to advance biodiversity monitoring and discovery using a novel combination of robotics, genomics and AI.

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Explore the technical and roundtable workshops offered by the CBA that bring together researchers, professionals, and students to learn and discuss key topics in biodiversity science and management.

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Discover CBA grants and funding opportunities at ANU. Support innovative biodiversity research and collaborative projects addressing global ecological challenges through financial and resource assistance.

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The EBL is a joint initiative of ANU and CSIRO that seeks to support training, collaboration and cross-pollination.

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Explore the impactful research at the Centre. Our work drives biodiversity conservation through innovative science, collaborative partnerships and data-driven solutions to address global ecological challenges.

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Workshop participants
Tuesday, 14 Oct 2025

Researchers and students joined Professor Fred Allendorf for a three-day workshop exploring how genomics can inform species conservation and biodiversity management.

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CBA Showcase
Thursday, 03 Jul 2025

The CBA Community gathered for a showcase of recently-funded CBA research, working groups and other initiatives.

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Bogong Moth Summit
Monday, 03 Mar 2025

The CBA was a partner of the recent national Bogong Moth Summit, which consisted of workshops, discussion panels and a climb up Mount Kosciuszko to see the moths flying at dusk.

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dartR workshop
12 Nov 2025 | 9am - 14 Nov 2025 | 5pm
Climate and Biodiversity Futures
19 Nov 2025 | 9:30am - 4pm

This one day symposium will bring experts together from across academia, policy and land management to discuss how new technologies and tools can be deployed in cost effective ways to resist, accept and direct paths to effective nature repair.

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Unlocking the power of amplification in Long-Read Sequencing
5 Dec 2025 | 9:30am - 1pm

Explore how innovative PCR-based methods are enabling high-quality long-read data generation from the trickiest samples.

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CBA Workshop: Bayesian phylogenetics and macroevolution in RevBayes

Discover CBA event series on biodiversity research and conservation. Engage in seminars, workshops and discussions.

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Centre for Biodiversity Analysis Contacts

Find key contacts at CBA for enquiries about biodiversity research, collaborations and opportunities.

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