Joanne Field

Joanne Field is a Researcher at the University of the Highlands and Islands (SAMS UHI), specializing in the maintenance and subculture of protozoan and algal collections at the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP). Her work includes DNA sequencing, cryopreservation, and database imaging of biological holdings.

• BSc in Biological Sciences from Napier University

Active in marine biological research and taxonomic data integration, she contributes to infrastructure projects like the EU FP7 ASSEMBLE initiative. Her scientific activities focus on protistan and cyanobacterial resources, with expertise in:

• Algal genomics
• Protozoan taxonomy
• Biological collection management
• Cryopreservation techniques
• Molecular data integration
• Marine biodiversity informatics

She participates in public engagement initiatives including:

• Schools outreach programs
• Hydro-responsive urban stimuli research
• Marine science festivals