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Dr Janet Lanyon is a Senior Lecturer at the School of the Environment, Faculty of Science, at The University of Queensland. She is also affiliated with the Centre for Marine Science. Her work focuses on conservation, biology, and ecology of large marine vertebrates, particularly dugongs and coastal dolphins. She is available for media commentary and student supervision.
Her research interests include population ecology, population genetics, physiology, functional morphology, and health assessment of inshore marine mammals. She has pioneered non-invasive methods for studying reproductive status and stress in wild dugongs, and her work integrates molecular techniques with ecological and veterinary science. Recent studies emphasize genomic approaches to understand evolutionary adaptations and conservation challenges in fully aquatic mammals.
Dr Lanyon’s publications from 2023–2025 highlight advancements in genomic assembly, microbial community analysis, and physiological monitoring of dugongs. These studies reflect a trend toward leveraging cutting-edge molecular tools to address ecological and health-related questions in marine megafauna conservation. Articles also demonstrate her leadership in refining methodologies for field research, including DNA extraction protocols and stress hormone detection in free-ranging populations.
While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to sirenian research are recognized through her extensive publication record and affiliation with leading institutions like the Centre for Marine Science and School of the Environment.
Her supervision expertise spans marine mammal research, and she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address conservation challenges. Current affiliations include the University of Queensland’s Faculty of Science and its Centre for Marine Science, positioning her at the forefront of marine science research and education.
