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eDNA test protocols: advances, applications and limitations
Environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring has revolutionised the way biodiversity is surveyed and has been proposed as a reliable method to inform management decisions. Recognition of eDNA techniques as reliable tools to inform management and biosecurity require stringent standards to assess sample quality and reliability of results (Trujillo-González, et al. 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/edn3.243).
EcoDNA and the Centre for Biodiversity Analysis has invited leading eDNA researchers and practitioners to a 2-day workshop to discuss best-practice guidelines for assay validation, eDNA collection and analysis, with the ultimate goal of establishing the National Environmental DNA Test Protocols (NETPs). More information on the workshop can be found here.
On the first day of the workshop we invite you to join us for a morning of short introductory presentations to gain a current understanding of the issues involved in the implementation and application of this revolutionary technology.
Hosted from the University of Canberra. Find your local time here.
Program
Recording of talks
10:00 eDNA advances |
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Welcome |
Alejandro Trujillo-Gonzalez (University of Canberra) |
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National environmental DNA assay validation guidelines & protocol development |
Alejandro Trujillo-Gonzalez (University of Canberra) |
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Government expectations & the eDNA reference network |
Geoff Grossel (Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment) |
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eDNA standardisation & the OPBS (Ocean Best Practices System) framework |
Jodie Van de Kamp (CSIRO) |
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11:00 Morning tea break |
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11:15 eDNA applications and limitations |
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Standardisation & proficiency testing of eDNA: lessons to date |
Mark Sykes (Fera Science Ltd, UK) |
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Best practices & minimum quality assurance |
Nicole White (Curtin University) |
11:45 Discussion |
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