This month, we interviewed David Lodge, one of the world's leading invasive species experts with a long history of collaborations to advance science into the public policy arena.
New York Invasive Species Research Institute
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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Julie Lockwood
This month, we interviewed Dr. Julie Lockwood, an ecologist and professor at Rutgers who investigates how invasive species impact natural ecosystems through interdisciplinary research
Integrating EDRR surveillance with eDNA metabarcoding
How complete are current eDNA reference libraries for the Laurentian Great Lakes region? Can we confidently integrate invasive species detection with biodiversity sampling?
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Mark Whitmore
Dr. Mark Whitmore is a well-versed forest entomologist and Director of the New York State Hemlock Initiative. Read more about his research program.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Joanna Freeland
Upon seeing the disparity between “well-behaved” Phragmites in Europe vs. invasive Phragmites in North America, Dr. Joanna Freeland was drawn to study Phragmites hybrids and invasive aquatic plants more broadly.
eDNA Advances: Counting up round gobies | Research summary
Advances in eDNA research show promise for estimating the abundance of invasive fish populations using water samples.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Julie Lockwood
Early detection of invasive species can be essential to their management– that’s why Dr. Julie Lockwood and colleagues are developing environmental DNA tools and studying the exotic pet trade.