Di Barton

Di Barton is a researcher in the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Her work focuses on parasitology, particularly helminth parasites in wildlife, with extensive research on nematodes, trematodes, and acanthocephalans in amphibians, fish, and reptiles.

• PhD in Zoology, James Cook University (1995)

Her research interests lie at the intersection of parasitology, zoology, and ecology. She investigates parasite biodiversity, host-parasite interactions, and the impact of invasive species on native parasite faunas. Her work often combines morphological and molecular techniques for accurate species identification and classification.

The recent publication trends show a strong emphasis on taxonomic and systematic parasitology, with numerous studies describing new parasite species, host records, and checklists. Her work spans marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems, focusing on Australian and North American herpetofauna and fish. The integration of molecular data with traditional morphology is a hallmark of her recent research.

While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available text, her sustained research output and collaborations reflect recognition within the parasitology community.

Di Barton has supervised research students and contributed to collaborative projects across institutions. Her public lecture in 2022, "A potpourri of parasites: tales of a wandering parasitologist," highlights her engagement in science communication and academic outreach.

She is involved in generating datasets related to parasite descriptions and is part of a broader research network focused on parasite biodiversity and systematics.