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Dr. Kimberly Finlayson is a Research Fellow at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science (Department of Environment and Marine). She specializes in ecotoxicology and marine biology, focusing on chemical contaminants' effects on marine megafauna, particularly sea turtles, cetaceans, and dugongs. Her work emphasizes developing ethical alternatives to in vivo testing, such as cell-based bioassays for assessing environmental toxicity. She is also involved in projects addressing wastewater toxicity, coastal restoration outcomes, and contaminant exposure risks in marine species.
Education:
- PhD in Environmental Science, Griffith University (2015–2018)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours, Griffith University (2013)
Research Interests:
Her research spans ecotoxicology, marine conservation, and environmental monitoring. Key areas include developing species-specific bioassays, investigating contaminant impacts on temperature-dependent sex determination in sea turtles, and assessing chemical exposure in nesting populations. She also explores the application of in vitro methods to replace traditional toxicity testing.
Grants & Collaborations:
- Lead investigator on projects funded by the Department of Environment and international grants, including studies on marine animal strandings and green turtle monitoring in ports.
- Collaborations with organizations like Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation, Eco Logical Australia, and the University of Exeter.
Advising:
She supervises multiple doctoral projects, including studies on cetacean health, immunotoxicity in bull sharks, and UAV-based sea turtle population dynamics. Her role includes both principal and associate supervision.
Labs & Teams:
Part of the Australian Rivers Institute and Griffith Sciences group, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals 14 (Life Below Water), 3 (Good Health), and 6 (Clean Water). She leads efforts in establishing Australia's first national marine wildlife cell culture bank and advancing in vitro bioassay methodologies.
