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Lindsey Gray is a Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre. With a PhD in Biological Sciences and expertise in nutrition, conservation, and ancient DNA techniques, she specializes in endangered species research and science communication.
- 2015 PhD, University of Sydney
- 2007 BSc(Hons), University of Sydney
- 2010 Graduate Certificate in Journalism, Charles Sturt University
Her research focuses on gene-environment interactions in endangered species, particularly Kakapo and kiwi. She uses natural history collections and modern genetic tools to study phenotypic plasticity and conservation strategies.
Recent publications emphasize evolutionary physiology, ancient DNA analysis, and nutritional ecology. Key projects include Kiwi Chick Nutrition and Hidden Past of the Macleay Kakapo, both addressing conservation challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.
- 2024 BirdLife Australia Community Conservation Grant
- 2024 Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
- 2024 Birds New Zealand Research Fund Grant
- 2015 Thermo-Fisher Science Communication Prize
Gray has co-supervised projects at the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA and contributed to science outreach through 7+ media appearances. She also develops educational resources like Easy R Statistics for conservation researchers.
