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Dr Elise Furlan is an ARC DECRA Fellow at the University of Canberra, Australia. Her research specialises in advancing molecular genetics to address key ecological challenges. She is currently developing techniques to extract population genetic data from environmental DNA (eDNA) samples.
Elise is committed to translating cutting-edge research into real-world conservation outcomes and therefore actively collaborates with government agencies and industry partners to ensure her work drives meaningful environmental management and policy advancements.
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DECRA23: Population genetics from environmental DNA to revolutionise conservation
FURLAN, E. (CI)
6/03/23 → 5/03/28
Project: Research
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Genetic tools to detect Estuarine Crocodile and Southern Cassowary
FURLAN, E. (CI), GLEESON, D. (CoI), DUNCAN, R. (CoI) & GRUBER, B. (CoI)
15/02/22 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Establishing a Reference Genetic Database for Threatened Amphibian species/populations to inform a monitoring program
GLEESON, D. (CI), FURLAN, E. (CoI) & CLULOW, S. (CoI)
28/06/21 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Estimating the biomass of fish stocks using novel and efficient genetic techniques
FURLAN, E. (CI), Duncan, M. (CoI), Fowler, A. (CoI), Hughes, J. (CoI), Di Battista, J. (CoI) & Broadhurst, M. (CoI)
4/11/19 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Air and water environmental DNA enable detection of a large terrestrial bird: a case study of the southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)
HILL, P., Booth, S., Guymer, D., Matthews, A., Perera, D., Brien, M. & FURLAN, E., 2026, In: Ecology and Evolution. 1-3, 3, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Other Journal Article
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Correlating eDNA indices of relative biomass and abundance with those derived from electrofishing for two ecologically disparate Australian freshwater species
Rourke, M. L., Broadhurst, M. K., Fowler, A. M., Hughes, J. M., Thiem, J. .. D., Sarwer, G., Fielder, S. & FURLAN, E., Jul 2026, In: Aquatic Sciences. 88, 3, p. 1-10 10 p., 90.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Applying eDNA Methods to Monitor the Distribution of Remnant and Translocated Populations of an Endangered Amphibian, Litoria booroolongensis
Wood, R., Coleman, D., McFadden, M., Spark, P., Coote, D., Hill, P. & Furlan, E., 1 Sept 2025, In: Environmental DNA. 7, 5, p. 1-11 11 p., e70208.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial Waterbodies: A Valuable Source of eDNA for Detecting Threatened Birds
Young, G., Allen, B. L., Murray, P. J. & Furlan, E. M., Jun 2025, In: Ecology and Evolution. 15, 6, p. 1-11 11 p., e71509.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correlating environmental DNA and hydroacoustic estimates of biomass and abundance to monitor the globally Endangered mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus)
Rourke, M. L., Broadhurst, M. K., Fowler, A. M., Hughes, J. M., DiBattista, J. D., Sawynok, S. & FURLAN, E., 2025, In: Frontiers in Fish Science. 3, p. 1-9 9 p., 1547935.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Crocodile culling an ineffective and expensive way to reduce attacks, Northern Territory study finds
27/08/24
4 items of Media coverage
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Crocodile 'fingerprints' may reveal Australia's deadly, hidden predators
15/08/24
1 item of Media coverage
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University Of Canberra Ecology Geneticists Develop EDNA Test To Enhance Safety In Croc Country
22/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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DNA testing could be used to detect elusive crocodiles, Queensland officials say
9/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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