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Catherine Grueber is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences, with affiliations to the Sydney Environment Institute and Charles Perkins Centre. She holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD from the University of Otago. Her research focuses on evolutionary and population genetics, particularly genetic diversity in small populations, conservation genomics, and mitigating genetic threats like inbreeding depression and genetic rescue. She has pioneered techniques for measuring genetic diversity and managing conservation programs for endangered species such as the Tasmanian devil.
- Education: BSc, MSc, PhD (Otago University)
- Affiliations: Sydney Environment Institute, Charles Perkins Centre
Her work integrates molecular tools and ecological data to address biodiversity conservation challenges. Key research themes include genetic monitoring in translocations, genomic approaches to combat extinction, and the role of genetic diversity in species resilience against threats like climate change and disease.
Grueber has authored over 100 publications, including influential studies on Tasmanian devil conservation genetics and global genetic diversity frameworks. Her grants include a 2025 project on gene expression and pregnancy regulation in reptiles and a 2023 urban rewilding initiative.
- Awards: 2015 Alan Wilton Prize, 2016 Veterinary Science Award, 2010 Otago Excellence in PhD Research
She advises three PhD students and collaborates internationally on projects like the Coalition for Conservation Genetics, advocating for policy integration of genetic diversity metrics. Her lab works closely with conservation agencies to translate genomic insights into actionable management strategies for endangered species.