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Alyssa M. Budd is a researcher at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in epigenetics, environmental DNA (eDNA) applications, and aquatic species biology. Her work bridges ecological conservation, aquaculture, and molecular biology. She holds a PhD in Marine Science from JCU (2020), focusing on temperature-induced epigenetic effects on sex change in barramundi.
Her research interests include:
- Environmental DNA monitoring of threatened species (e.g., scalloped hammerhead sharks)
- Epigenetic mechanisms underlying phenotypic plasticity in fish sex change
- Genetic and genomic approaches to improve aquaculture practices
- Molecular ecology of marine pathogens and wildlife health
Budd’s publications emphasize innovative eDNA methodologies for biodiversity assessment and conservation. She has developed protocols for optimizing eDNA preservation and explored hormonal and epigenetic controls in fish sex determination. Her work also extends to livestock genetics, applying genomic selection to improve meat quality traits in lambs.
Her research has been published in high-impact journals like Biological Conservation, Aquaculture, and PLoS ONE. Collaborations with institutions globally highlight her contributions to marine conservation, aquaculture science, and functional genomics.
