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Kyall R. Zenger is a Research Fellow at James Cook University, specializing in conservation genetics, marine biology, and aquaculture genomics. His work focuses on understanding genetic diversity, population dynamics, and evolutionary processes in marine and terrestrial species, with a strong emphasis on conservation applications.
Research interests include: conservation genomics of endangered species (e.g., frogs, koalas), molecular ecology of marine organisms (e.g., octopuses, shrimp), and genomic tools for aquaculture improvement. He collaborates extensively on projects addressing climate change impacts, disease dynamics, and larval connectivity in marine ecosystems.
Key contributions include developing genomic resources for species like the black tiger shrimp and pearl oyster, and applying next-generation sequencing techniques to study microbial interactions in amphibian populations. His research bridges basic science and applied conservation, leveraging genetic insights to inform management strategies.
Notable collaborations involve institutions like the Australian Institute of Marine Science, and his work has been published in journals such as Conservation Genetics, Marine Pollution Bulletin, and Molecular Ecology.