The rediscovered Lord Howe Island Stick Insect faces extinction threats due to human impact. A PhD project at ANU aims to assess its genetic diversity to aid reintroduction efforts. Supported by Zoos Victoria, it combines molecular techniques and offers a stipend for motivated students.

The project proposes a macroevolutionary approach to predict plant species' tolerance to environmental changes using data from the Atlas of Living Australia. By integrating environmental niche modelling and phylogenetic analysis, it aims to identify adaptive species, focusing on Banksia and Hakea. Outcomes include a database, publications, and an R package.

The Ignition Grant Round 2 project aimed to elucidate the evolutionary history of the Craspedia genus, prominent in the Australian Alps, to aid conservation efforts. It involved reconstructing phylogeny, identifying allopolyploid species, and assessing genetic diversity. Preliminary results revealed distinct genetic clusters, informing future taxonomic and conservation studies.

The ANFC project, in collaboration with ANU and CSIRO, aims to optimise genomic tools for extracting DNA from formalin-preserved fish specimens. This will enhance species identification, improve biodiversity research, and aid conservation efforts by providing genetic insights into rare and cryptic marine species.

The Southern Brush-tailed Rock-Wallaby recovery program aims to enhance genetic diversity through a two-pronged strategy: translocating wild individuals and introducing Central lineage genes. A SNP panel will assess genetic rescue effectiveness, aiding conservation management and adaptive strategies against climate change threats.

The project aims to adapt a protocol for sequencing degraded DNA in herbarium specimens, particularly alpine Asteraceae, using genomic shotgun sequencing. This method, if successful, will enhance research on rare, remote, or extinct species by utilising old biodiversity collections and reducing the need for new samples.