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Maïlys Picard is a Research Fellow at Umeå University's Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience, based at KBC-Fysiologihuset in Umeå. Affiliated with the Eric Capo lab, she specializes in sedimentary DNA applications for reconstructing ecological and environmental changes in freshwater systems.
Her research centers on:
- Sedimentary DNA analysis of microbial eukaryotes and phytoplankton communities
- Paleolimnological investigations of cyanobacterial blooms and anthropogenic impacts
- Methodological development for fish and biodiversity monitoring in aquatic ecosystems
- Assessment of Anthropocene-driven biodiversity loss in lake environments
Dr. Picard's interdisciplinary work integrates molecular ecology, paleoecology, and environmental science to address critical challenges in freshwater conservation and ecosystem management.
Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory using sedimentary DNA across diverse lake systems. Studies consistently examine human and climate impacts on aquatic biota, with methodological innovations in eDNA detection enabling reconstruction of long-term biodiversity trends. This body of work provides critical insights for ecosystem restoration and monitoring in the Anthropocene.
As a core member of the Eric Capo lab, Dr. Picard contributes to Umeå University's research ecosystem focused on environmental DNA and paleogenomics in aquatic environments, advancing collaborative approaches to understanding ecological dynamics and environmental change.
