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Janine Deakin is Professor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Canberra. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University (1998) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Australian National University. Her research focuses on comparative genomics, chromosome evolution, and conservation genetics in marsupials and reptiles.
Education:
- PhD in Immunological relationship of mother-pouch young relationships in the brushtail possum, Macquarie University (1998)
Her research explores chromosomal speciation, sex determination mechanisms, and transmissible cancers like devil facial tumour disease, with strong emphasis on conservation applications. She employs cutting-edge genomic technologies to understand evolutionary adaptations in Australian wildlife.
Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on chromosome dynamics across species, utilizing Hi-C mapping, telomere analysis, and comparative genomics to investigate genome reorganization in reptiles, marsupials and mammals. Her work frequently bridges molecular biology with conservation priorities.
Scientific Awards:
- ARC Future Fellowship (2010)
She has supervised numerous PhD students and leads collaborative initiatives including the Oz Mammals Genomics consortium. Her laboratory investigates chromosomal rearrangements impacting gene flow in threatened species.
