Corymbia Eco Sciences delivers cutting-edge eDNA monitoring solutions for biodiversity conservation and biosecurity – partnering with councils, land managers, research institutions, and private enterprises across the country.
Advanced DNA extraction and metabarcoding using 12S, 16S rRNA, COI, and ND4 markers for comprehensive species detection.
Targeted PCR and real-time sequencing for rapid detection of bacterial, fungal, and oomycete pathogens in environmental samples.
Australia's first purpose-built AI platform for eDNA and soil microbiome research – automated species identification, intelligent analysis, and deep ecological insights.
Early warning systems for emerging wildlife disease threats and comprehensive biosecurity risk assessments for native ecosystems.
Corymbia Eco Sciences uses cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to unlock critical ecological insights. Our metabarcoding and next-generation sequencing capabilities provide comprehensive biodiversity assessments that traditional survey methods cannot match.
Preliminary analysis has identified multiple potential pathogens and species of concern, including bacterial species associated with soil and faecal contamination, fungal species with pathogenic properties, and evidence of predation on materials that may include threatened species.
Our active research projects deploy eDNA metabarcoding to address critical conservation and biosecurity challenges across Australia.
Predator-prey relationship monitoring using eDNA metabarcoding from feral predator stomach contents to identify threatened species at highest risk from predation.
Assessment of transferred pathogens through deer movement corridors, targeting bacterial 16S rRNA gene, fungal ITS regions, and oomycete-specific markers.
Water-based eDNA detection of threatened freshwater fish species using environmental water samples, enabling non-invasive monitoring of elusive and critically endangered aquatic populations.
Victoria's native ecosystems support extraordinary biodiversity across diverse habitat types – here's a snapshot of the species our eDNA monitoring programs help protect.
Our eDNA monitoring projects target six critical objectives to safeguard native biodiversity and establish early warning systems for biosecurity threats.
Establish a comprehensive predator-prey relationship database using eDNA metabarcoding from feral predator stomach contents.
Map feral animal movement corridors and associated pathogen transfer patterns using environmental soil samples and GIS analysis.
Create an early warning system for emerging wildlife disease and biosecurity threats using real-time MinION sequencing technology.
Environmental DNA technology is revolutionising how we monitor and protect native ecosystems. See how our metabarcoding approach unlocks nature's hidden stories.
Led by specialists in molecular biology and applied field ecology, our team combines rigorous scientific methodology with practical conservation outcomes.
Applied Field Ecologist – Field sampling coordination, GPS logging, ecological survey and assessment, habitat corridor identification, stakeholder liaison, and Traditional Owner consultation.
Molecular Biology Specialist – Overall project management, DNA extraction and sequencing protocols, bioinformatics pipeline development, quality assurance, and report authorship.
Finalise sampling design, prepare field equipment, establish laboratory protocols.
Water, soil, and scat sample collection with reference specimen collection.
DNA extraction, sequencing, bioinformatics processing, and spatial mapping.
Draft report preparation, client review, final report and presentation.
