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.
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.
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.
Discover CBA grants and funding opportunities at ANU. Support innovative biodiversity research and collaborative projects addressing global ecological challenges through financial and resource assistance.
The EBL is a joint initiative of ANU and CSIRO that seeks to support training, collaboration and cross-pollination.
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.
Peter Crisp and Kimmy Zhang from the University of Queensland presented a workshop on how to cost-effectively identify regulatory regions in large genomes.
The CBA will cover registration and the conference dinner for up to 10 students to attend the joint meeting of the Australasian Evolution Society and the Society of Australian Systematic Biologists.
The Centre for Biodiversity Analysis is pleased to announce a great lineup of interstate and international visitors coming to Canberra in 2026.
Join Lara van Niekerk, CSIR South Africa and Charitha Pattiaratchi, UWA, together with Australian researchers, government departments, and policy specialists and regional partners to explore how pollution from major river systems affects the wider Indian Ocean.
This ECR training workshop will introduce the principles of Illumina DNA library prep for short-read sequencing and provide hand-on experience with the key steps involved in library construction, quality control, and best lab practices.
Katrina Dlugosch from the University of Arizona will discuss her group's work on the responses of invasive and native plant species to environmental changes across space and time.
Keep exploring
Discover CBA event series on biodiversity research and conservation. Engage in seminars, workshops and discussions.
Find key contacts at CBA for enquiries about biodiversity research, collaborations and opportunities.
