Persönliches Profil
Research Expertise
I am a molecular ecologist with over 25 years’ experience in studying the ecology and evolution of freshwater organisms. My primary expertise is the development and application of molecular tools for research and conservation management. An overarching aim in my research is to understand the natural and anthropogenic processes which determine the distribution of freshwater biodiversity. This includes many research papers on the phylogeography and population genetics of freshwater fish and invertebrates, the colonisation history and dispersal of invasive species and using population genomic approaches to understand local adaptations. Most recently my research has focused on the development of environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches to monitor changes in biodiversity. This includes the development of eDNA metabarcoding to estimate fish community diversity for WFD monitoring of lentic ecosystems using eDNA approaches to investigate fundamental ecological questions in aquatic ecosystems. I am also interested in evidence-based conservation and in translating fundamental research into management strategies and policies. To that end I’m keen to engage closely with stakeholders to ensure maximum knowledge transfer.
Kompetenzen im Bereich UN SDGs
2015 einigten sich UN-Mitgliedstaaten auf 17 globale Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs) zur Beendigung der Armut, zum Schutz des Planeten und zur Förderung des allgemeinen Wohlstands. Die Arbeit dieser Person leistet einen Beitrag zu folgendem(n) SDG(s):
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Life below water -
Life on land
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Kooperationen und Spitzenforschungsbereiche der letzten fünf Jahre
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eDNA sampling reveals no negative effects of beaver recolonisation on the catchment-scale distribution of migratory fish
Macarthur, J. A., Law, A., Willby, N., Svobodova, D., Griffiths, N. P., Campbell, R., Gaywood, M., Bean, C., Lawson Handley, L., Smith, M., Leonard, S., Conroy, C., Pritchard, V. L. & Hanfling, B., 16 Mai 2025, (E-pub ahead of print).Publikation: Preprint
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Effective Amphibian Conservation Monitoring and Habitat Assessment Using eDNA
Seymour, M., Halling, C., Brys, R., Fatima, A., Frösäter, K., Hänfling, B., Halmaerten, D., Lin, B., MacArthur, J., Neyrinck, S., Nikladson, M., Sellers, G. S., Svobodova, D. & Hellström, M., 10 Okt. 2025, in: Environmental DNA. 7, 5, e70192.Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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Proving a negative: Estimating species ‘confidence in absence for decision-making’ using environmental DNA monitoring
Griffiths, N. P., Hänfling, B., Cattaneo, M., Wright, R. M., Macarthur, J. A., Peixoto, S. & Bolland, J. D., 14 Juli 2025, in: Journal of Applied Ecology.Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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Seasonal Changes in Fish eDNA Signal Vary Between Contrasting River Types
Griffiths, N. P., Bolland, J. D., Wright, R. M., Blabolil, P., Macarthur, J. A., Sellers, G. S. & Hänfling, B., 6 Juni 2025, in: Environmental DNA. 7, 3, e70060.Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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Terrestrial land cover shapes fish diversity in a major subtropical river catchment
Zhang, H., Blackman, R. C., Furrer, R., Osathanunkul, M., Brantschen, J., Di Muri, C., Harper, L. R., Hänfling, B., Niklaus, P. A., Pellissier, L., Schaepman, M. E., Zong, S. & Altermatt, F., 28 Juli 2025, in: Communications Biology. 8, 1, 1113 (2025).Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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The genome sequence of the bronze bream, Abramis brama (Linnaeus, 1758) (Cypriniformes: Leuciscidae)
Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory team, Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations, Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics team, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective & Darwin Tree of Life Consortium, 28 Juli 2025, in: Wellcome Open Research. 10, 371.Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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The genome sequence of the roach, Rutilus rutilus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Cypriniformes: Leuciscidae)
Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory team, Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations, Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics team, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective & Darwin Tree of Life Consortium, 6 Nov. 2025, in: Wellcome Open Research. 10, 629.Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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Presseberichte
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Research on Science and Technology Described by Researchers at University of Hull [The genome sequence of the roach, Rutilus rutilus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Cypriniformes: Leuciscidae) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]]
26/01/26
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University of the Highlands and Islands Describes Findings in Science and Technology [The genome sequence of the bronze bream, Abramis brama (Linnaeus, 1758) (Cypriniformes: Leuciscidae)]
2/10/25
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UHI Inverness Field Trip to Iceland Boosts International Learning Opportunities
20/12/24
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UHI Inverness Students Honoured at Graduation and Celebration Ceremony
7/10/24
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