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Event /  16 Jul 2026

eDNA in Wildlife Research and Conservation

Join us to hear from experts who will share how environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming wildlife research, biodiversity monitoring and conservation around the world.

Online Event
16 Jul 2026
4:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles

Groups

Hi Members,

We are thrilled to invite you to our eDNA & Genomics Group online event, where researchers and conservationists will share the exciting applications of environmental DNA and genomics in wildlife conservation!

 

📅 Date: 16 July 2026

🕐 Time Zones:
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM Los Angeles Time (PDT)
• 7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
• 12:00 – 1:00 AM British Summer Time (BST, 17 July)
• 10:00 – 11:00 PM Tunisia Time (CET)
• 4:00 – 5:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, 17 July)
• 9:00 – 10:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, 17 July) 

 

🎙️ Speakers & Agenda:

🟢 Welcome and Introduction – Ahmed Junaid (Zoologist & Conservation Biologist – SAVE THE FROGS!) @ahmedjunaid 

🟢 Speaker – Dr. Todd W. Pierson (Associate Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology, Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA) @twpierson 

🟢 Speaker – Dr. Erin Hahn (Research Scientist, CSIRO, Canberra, Australia) 

🟢 Speaker – Christina Biggs (Chief Scientist, BLUeDNA, USA) @christinabiggs 

🟢 Closing Remarks – Dr. Nabil Amor (Assistant Professor, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia) @nabil.amor 

🟢 Closing Remarks – Dr. Sarra Farjallah (University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia) @sarraissbat 

Q&A

 

🔍 What to Expect:
• Presentations highlighting cutting-edge applications of eDNA and genomics in wildlife conservation.
• Case studies demonstrating how molecular tools are advancing biodiversity monitoring and species detection.
• Practical insights into emerging technologies and conservation challenges.
• Opportunities to engage with experts during an interactive Q&A session.

 

Register here!

 

At WILDLABS, our eDNA & Genomics Group is a growing community of conservationists, researchers, students, and practitioners dedicated to exploring the power of molecular tools for biodiversity conservation. Whether you are new to eDNA and Genomics or already working in the field, this event offers an excellent opportunity to learn, connect and exchange ideas with experts from around the world.

We look forward to seeing you online!

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