Emerging technologies as a tool to monitor for invasive pathogens

Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Lori Lach
Role

Co Investigator

Description

We will evaluate the emerging technologies of environmental DNA (eDNA; air and water) sampling and next generation sequencing for use as rapid, cost-effective and scalable approaches of monitoring for the introduction and circulation of invasive pathogens. These approaches could be adapted to a wide range of high-risk interfaces.

Date

01 Sep 2024 - 01 May 2026

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Biosecurity;Technology;eDNA;Bats;Metagenomics

Funding Body

Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Amount

25000

Project Team

Lori Lach;Paul Horwood;Roslyn Hickson;Cecilia Villacorta Rath