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Jodi Thomas is a Researcher at James Cook University, holding a PhD in Natural and Physical Sciences (2018–2022) and prior degrees from the University of Otago. Her work focuses on the neurobiological impacts of climate change, particularly ocean acidification on cephalopods, and molecular mechanisms of sex change in fish. She is affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and has contributed to interdisciplinary research bridging neuroscience, zoology, and environmental science.
Education includes a B.Sc. (Hons) in Neuroscience and B.Sc. in Zoology/Neuroscience from the University of Otago, alongside research roles at the University of Otago and James Cook University. Her research investigates how marine organisms adapt to environmental stressors through neuroendocrine and molecular pathways.
Research interests include the intersection of neuroscience and climate change, with emphasis on cephalopod behavior under elevated CO2 levels and the genetic regulation of sex change in teleosts. Her work employs transcriptomic analyses and pharmacological techniques, supported by computational methods developed during her PhD.
Notable achievements include awards for her research on ocean acidification effects, including the David Yellowlees Excellence in Research Award (2020) and multiple Three Minute Thesis awards (2021). She has presented globally on topics ranging from coral reef resilience to behavioral neurobiology.
Jodi collaborates with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and engages in public science communication through media interviews and blog posts about her research on squid neurobiology and climate impacts.
