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Dr. Austen Ganley is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland's School of Biological Sciences, specializing in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Evolution. He earned his BSc, BSc(Hons), and PhD in Genetics from Massey University before conducting postdoctoral research at Duke University, National Institute of National Biology (Japan), and National Institute of Genetics (Japan).
- Education
- PhD in Genetics (Massey University, 1995-2000)
- BSc (Honours) in Genetics (Massey University, 1993-1993)
- BSc in Genetics (Massey University, 1990-1992)
His research focuses on genome structure and the evolution of repetitive DNA sequences, particularly ribosomal DNA (rDNA) dynamics. Through experimental evolution in yeast models and genomic analyses of fungi like Epichloë festucae, he investigates mechanisms such as concerted evolution, gene conversion, and nucleolar organization in relation to cellular aging and pathogenic adaptation.
Recent publications highlight his work on non-coding transcription in aging, allopolyploid gene expression patterns, and fungal genome architecture. His studies often employ comparative genomics and high-throughput sequencing to uncover conserved eukaryotic responses to genome merger events. Despite extensive collaborations, no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided data.
As an accredited PhD supervisor, he contributes to training the next generation of researchers. His laboratory work spans institutions in Japan, Denmark, and New Zealand, with technical expertise in phylogenetic footprinting, Hi-C mapping, and homeolog expression analysis.
