Environmental DNA 2023 (eDNA 2023)

1st Australian & New Zealand Environmental DNA (eDNA) Conference

Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis uses the power of DNA sequences to offer a rapid, universal and cost-effective way to measure biodiversity, detect pests, and much more. Not only is eDNA science a fast-moving and innovative field, but increasingly, government agencies and industry are adopting it to support environmental management.

Without a doubt, eDNA is changing the face of biological measurement, and now is a pivotal time to engage deeply with the community. Whether you are a practitioner, end-user of environmental information, manager, or policymaker, we hope you will join us to discuss the latest innovations, identify best practice, meet with collaborators, and build networks with historical Hobart and beautiful Kunanyi (Mt Wellington) as a backdrop.

Oxford Nanopore talks

Thursday 16 February 2023

0905 – 0935 Keynote Presentation Leaving the lab behind: a vision for eDNA/eRNA technologies Jo-Ann Stanton

1500 – 1505 Full Length Oxford Nanopore 16S rRNA Amplicon Sequencing of Contaminated Drinking Water William Taylor

1615 – 1630 Nanopore short-read sequencing: A quick, cost-effective and accurate method for DNA metabarcoding Dr Aimee Van Der Reis

Friday 17 February 2023

1140 – 1155 Extending eDNA capabilities via long-range PCR and third-generation sequencing Dr Katrina West

1245 – 1250 Using citizen science and new DNA technology to rapidly increase our baseline knowledge of fungal ecology Ema Corro

Visit our exhibition booth #7