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Biography
Dianne is a wildlife geneticist, with 18yrs of research experience in the application of DNA technologies for biodiversity conservation outcomes in both New Zealand and Australia. Her career focus has been facilitating the translation of fundamental research into outcomes for end-users. Previously at Landcare Research NZ, she developed a successful business unit, EcoGene, resulting in a national award for Women in Science Entrepreneurship. Currently she leads a team at the Institute for Applied Ecology, University of Canberra, which is focused on the development eDNA technologies for individual species detection and whole community analysis in freshwater systems.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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ITTC PBTC 26: Determining provenance of biosecurity pests using new genomic technologies (Postdoc project)
GLEESON, D. (CI), TRUJILLO GONZALEZ, A. (CoI), SHAMS, F. (CoI), Kilian, A. (CoI) & Divi, U. K. (CoI)
27/05/25 → 26/05/29
Project: Research
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ITTC PBTC (07): Transformational molecular approaches for forest pests and pathogens
GLEESON, D. (CI), Trollip, C. (CoI), Carnegie, A. (CoI) & Solomon, P. (CoI)
30/01/25 → 28/02/29
Project: Other
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ITTC: ARC Plant Biosecurity Training Centre
GLEESON, D. (CI), DUNCAN, R. (CoI), GRUBER, B. (CoI), MUNASINGHE, K. (CoI), Solomon, P. (CoI), Schwessinger, B. (CoI), Lach, L. (CoI) & Rahimi Azghadi, M. (CoI)
30/07/24 → 29/07/29
Project: Research
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Using genomics to accelerate and improve adaptive conservation management
CLULOW, S. (CI), DUNCAN, R. (CoI), SARRE, S. (CoI), GRUBER, B. (CoI), GLEESON, D. (CoI), Neaves, L. (CoI), Griffith, O. (CoI) & Foster, L. (CoI)
26/06/23 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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Best Practice Guidelines for Targeted Environmental DNA-Based Proficiency Testing in Non-Regulatory Contexts
Hunter, M. E., Sepulveda, A. J., Gleeson, D. M., Trujillo-González, A., Helbing, C. C., Rees, H. C., Jones-Slobodian, D. N., Miliano, R. C., Minamoto, T., Theroux, S., Villacorta Rath, C., Wilcox, T., Yamanaka, H. & Klymus, K. E., 1 Jan 2026, In: Environmental DNA. 8, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., e70189.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short Survey/Scientific Report › peer-review
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Diet and gut microbiome of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) as indicators of environmental changes
Zhou, Y., Trujillo-González, A., Nicol, S., Huerlimann, R., Sarre, S. D. & Gleeson, D., 2026, In: PLoS One. 21, 4, p. 1-21 21 p., e0346882.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Environmental DNA Methods for Detection of Varroa destructor in Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Hives
Roberts, J. M. K., Hall, R. J., Shams, F., Encinas-Viso, F., Bravo, F., Soroka, J., Milla, L., Snape, N., Martoni, F., Walford, A., Gleeson, D. & Trujillo-González, A., 1 May 2025, In: Environmental DNA. 7, 3, p. 1-11 11 p., e70109.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of DNA barcoding reference databases for marine species in the western and central Pacific Ocean
Zhou, Y., Trujillo-González, A., Nicol, S., Huerlimann, R., Sarre, S. D. & Gleeson, D., 2025, In: PEERJ. 13, p. 1-25 25 p., e19674.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Historical Biogeography and Genetic Status of the Enigmatic Pig-Nosed Turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) Within the Australo-Papuan Region
Young, M. J., Unmack, P. J., Gruber, B., Gleeson, D. M., Eisemberg, C. C., Amepou, Y., Ibana, D. & Georges, A., Apr 2025, In: Diversity and Distributions. 31, 4, e70015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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MBIE - New Board to streamline research funding
28/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Study Findings on Life Sciences Reported by Researchers at University of Canberra (Evaluation of DNA barcoding reference databases for marine species in the western and central Pacific Ocean)
GLEESON, D., SARRE, S. & TRUJILLO GONZALEZ, A.
24/07/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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University Of Canberra’s EcoDNA Team Hits Milestone With ISO Accreditation As World’s Second Achiever
Trujillogonzalez, A. & GLEESON, D.
22/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Findings on Invasive Species Reported by Investigators at University of Canberra (Does Mesocosm Validation of Environmental Dna Methods Translate To Natural Environment Monitoring Applications? a Case Study Detecting a High-profile Invader; the ...)
Trujillo Gonzalez, A., FURLAN, E. & GLEESON, D.
26/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment