Marine Biology & Aquaculture
Tom Lloyd
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Global Ecosystems
- tom.lloyd@jcu.edu.au
Alys Young
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Global Ecosystems
- alys.young@jcu.edu.au
William Arlidge
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Community-Based Fisheries Co-Management
- william.arlidge@jcu.edu.au
Anna Wilson
- Senior Research Worker
- anna.wilson@jcu.edu.au
Kelly Condon
- Senior Lecturer, Aquaculture (Aquatic Animal Health)
- kelly.condon@jcu.edu.au
Graeme Cumming
- Adjunct Professor
- graeme.cumming@jcu.edu.au
Takahiro Shimada
- Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
- takahiro.shimada@jcu.edu.au
Peter Doll
- Research Fellow, Coral Reef Health Assessments
- peter.doll@jcu.edu.au
Michela Mitchell
- Casual Research Assistant
- michela.mitchell@jcu.edu.au
Jan Strugnell
- Professor, Promotional Chair
- jan.strugnell@jcu.edu.au
Circulating human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA for surveillance of HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV-OPSCC)
We hypothesize that cHPV-DNA-based post-treatment surveillance via capture-based NGS would have excellent negative predictive value (NPV) and positive predictive value (PPV) similar or superior to PCR-based testing in patients with HPV-OPSCC, leading to improvement in outcome prediction. We also hypothesize that cHPV-DNA-based surveillance is more cost-effective compared with standard routine clinical follow-up.
Australian Renderers Association Nutrition Workshops
The Australian Renderers Association (ARA) are a key part of the aquaculture feed supply chain in Australia and Asia. Their products are integral to circular economy approaches to nutrition, reusing valuable nutrients in the food supply chain. This consulting project is to present seminars on aquaculture nutrition in Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, specifically focussing on the role of rendered animal meals in aquafeeds. This aligns with other funded projects on aquaculture nutrition and circular economy of benefit to Australian and SE Asian aquaculture industries.
Australian Renderers Association Nutrition Workshops
The Australian Renderers Association (ARA) are a key part of the aquaculture feed supply chain in Australia and Asia. Their products are integral to circular economy approaches to nutrition, reusing valuable nutrients in the food supply chain. This consulting project is to present seminars on aquaculture nutrition in Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, specifically focussing on the role of rendered animal meals in aquafeeds. This aligns with other funded projects on aquaculture nutrition and circular economy of benefit to Australian and SE Asian aquaculture industries.
Townsville City Council Saltmarsh Restoration
Undertake saltmarsh restoration trials with Townsville City Council within their estate.
Townsville City Council Saltmarsh Restoration
Undertake saltmarsh restoration trials with Townsville City Council within their estate.
Circulating human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA for diagnosis and post-treatment surveillance of HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV-OPSCC)
HPV is an established cause of the majority of oropharyngeal cancer cases in Australia, and its incidence is rising. The conventional diagnosis of HPV-OPSCC relies on histopathology via primary-site or nodal biopsy. This has limitations including diagnostic accuracy, health care resource, patient comfort, and time. Histopathology does not provide molecular and genetic information to guide personalised treatment. Despite of its favourable treatment outcome, 15% to 25% of patients will relapse with locoregional or distant metastatic disease after standard therapy. Post-treatment surveillance requires frequent visits to tertiary hospitals and imaging, causing high burden to the patients and costs to the health system. Yet, it has low sensitivity to detect early recurrence of cancer. The detection of HPV DNA in patients’ blood can be used as an adjunct biomarker for diagnosis and surveillance of HPV-OPSCC. Models suggest that using circulating tumour biomarkers for surveillance is more cost-effective. Although PCR-based HPV DNA liquid biopsy has high specificity, the sensitivity is approximately 88-91% [1], signifying that 1 in 10 negative tests are false negative. We aim to establish a highly sensitive method to detect HPV DNA in patients’ blood using capture-based next generation sequencing (NGS) and utilise data for post-treatment monitoring of cancer recurrence.
Revisiting Coral Taxonomy: biodiversity of Acropora across the Indian Ocean
Accurate species identification is crucial for biological and ecological research. Corals, key ecosystem engineers on tropical reefs, are declining due to climate change. However, current coral taxonomy is outdated, hindering our understanding of species-specific population trends and reef ecosystem impacts. This project focuses on the species richness and biogeography of Acropora corals in the Indian Ocean. Partnering with Save Our Seas Foundation, I will collect data from D'Arros island in the Seychelles, comparing it with existing data. Using phylogenomics and morphology, I aim to refine coral taxonomy, inform conservation efforts, and identify species at risk of extinction.
Revisiting Coral Taxonomy: biodiversity of Acropora across the Indian Ocean
Accurate species identification is crucial for biological and ecological research. Corals, key ecosystem engineers on tropical reefs, are declining due to climate change. However, current coral taxonomy is outdated, hindering our understanding of species-specific population trends and reef ecosystem impacts. This project focuses on the species richness and biogeography of Acropora corals in the Indian Ocean. Partnering with Save Our Seas Foundation, I will collect data from D'Arros island in the Seychelles, comparing it with existing data. Using phylogenomics and morphology, I aim to refine coral taxonomy, inform conservation efforts, and identify species at risk of extinction.
Sediment offset Technical Advisor Port Townsville
Provide technical advise and attend meetings on sediment offsets project for Port of Townsville
Sediment offset Technical Advisor Port Townsville
Provide technical advise and attend meetings on sediment offsets project for Port of Townsville
Community structure of corals and reef fishes at multiple scales
- 2005
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Researchers:Terry HughesDavid Bellwood
Climate change, human impacts, and the resilience of coral reefs
- 2003
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Researchers:Terry HughesDavid Bellwood
Limited functional redundancy in high diversity systems: resilience and ecosystem function on coral reefs
- 2003
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Researchers:David BellwoodAndrew Hoey
Energetic cost of photoinhibition in corals
- 2006
- Inter-Research
- Researchers:Mia Hoogenboom
Coral reef diversity refutes the neutral theory of biodiversity
- 2006
- Nature Publishing Group
- Researchers:Terry Hughes
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10 Nov 2024
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31 Mar 2025
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01 Jan 2024
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01 Jan 2024
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01 Jan 2027
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01 Jan 2006
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01 Jan 2007
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01 Jan 2007
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PhD, James Cook University
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01 Jan 2002
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01 Jan 2005
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01 Jan 1996
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01 Jan 1999