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Associate Professor Bill Leggat is a coral reef biologist at James Cook University (since 2007), focusing on Symbiodinium-coral symbiosis and climate change impacts. He leads research on algal genomics, stress responses, and reef resilience through molecular and ecological approaches. His work bridges physiology, ecology, and genomics to understand coral survival mechanisms under environmental pressures.
Education: BSc, BSc (Hons), and PhD from James Cook University. His lab (Symbiosis Genomics Group) develops cutting-edge tools like Symbiodinium microarrays and transcriptome databases. Collaborations span global institutions studying reef ecosystems.
Research emphasizes Symbiodinium diversity, transcriptomics, and ecophysiological responses to stress. Key projects include characterizing Symbiodinium transcriptomes, developing genomic resources, and investigating symbiont-host interactions under climate change. His work highlights algal role as a 'weak link' in coral survival, influencing reef futures.
Publications focus on coral bleaching mechanisms, microbial symbiosis, and transgenerational acclimation. Lab website: Symbiosis Genomics. Active in ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (2005-2022).
