I am a Reproductive Biologist primarily focussed on developing Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) for the conservation of anurans. ART encompass a range of techniques that manipulate gametes for the purpose of controlling reproduction and enhancing fertility. My research includes manipulating hormone profiles to induce gamete-release, short-term gamete-storage, sperm cryopreservation, and artificial reproduction. I am also interested in comparative studies investigating response patterns among species, in order to expedite the application of ART to novel species.
My research also employs evolutionary theory to predict ART outcomes. In particular, I am interested in investigating phenotypic indicators of male fertility, gamete adaptation to localised fertilisation environments, and how parental genetic incompatibilities effect fertilisation.
Year | Title |
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2021 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) |
2018 - 2021 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Environmental Research Program |
2012 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Environmental Research Program |
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
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Doctor of Philosophy | The Influence of Temperature on the Growth, Development and Fitness of the Endangered Baw Baw Frog | Gilbert, Deon | |
Doctor of Philosophy | Improving the Output of Australian Ex-Situ Conservation Breeding Programs for Threatened Amphibian Recovery | McFadden, Michael | |
Doctor of Philosophy | Investigating proximate mechanisms underpinning behaviour to improve captive management and reintroduction of the critically endangered Southern Corroboree Frog (Pseudophryne corroboree) | Walton, Sara |
I am a Reproductive Biologist primarily focussed on developing Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) for the conservation of anurans. ART encompass a range of techniques that manipulate gametes for the purpose of controlling reproduction and enhancing fertility. My research includes manipulating hormone profiles to induce gamete-release, short-term gamete-storage, sperm cryopreservation, and artificial reproduction. I am also interested in comparative studies investigating response patterns among species, in order to expedite the application of ART to novel species.
My research also employs evolutionary theory to predict ART outcomes. In particular, I am interested in investigating phenotypic indicators of male fertility, gamete adaptation to localised fertilisation environments, and how parental genetic incompatibilities effect fertilisation.
Year | Title |
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2021 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) |
2018 - 2021 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Environmental Research Program |
2012 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Environmental Research Program |
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
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Doctor of Philosophy | The Influence of Temperature on the Growth, Development and Fitness of the Endangered Baw Baw Frog | Gilbert, Deon | |
Doctor of Philosophy | Improving the Output of Australian Ex-Situ Conservation Breeding Programs for Threatened Amphibian Recovery | McFadden, Michael | |
Doctor of Philosophy | Investigating proximate mechanisms underpinning behaviour to improve captive management and reintroduction of the critically endangered Southern Corroboree Frog (Pseudophryne corroboree) | Walton, Sara |