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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.
Experiencia relacionada con los ODS de las Naciones Unidas
En 2015, los estados miembros de las Naciones Unidas acordaron 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) para erradicar la pobreza, proteger el planeta y garantizar la prosperidad para todos. El trabajo de esta persona contribuye al logro de los siguientes ODS:
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Life on land
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Colaboraciones y áreas de investigación principales de los últimos cinco años
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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 may 2025, (E-pub ahead of print).Producción científica: 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 oct 2025, En: Environmental DNA. 7, 5, e70192.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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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 jul 2025, En: Journal of Applied Ecology.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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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 jun 2025, En: Environmental DNA. 7, 3, e70060.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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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 jul 2025, En: Communications Biology. 8, 1, 1113 (2025).Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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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 jul 2025, En: Wellcome Open Research. 10, 371.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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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, En: Wellcome Open Research. 10, 629.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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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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Study Data from University of Hull Update Understanding of Science and Technology [The genome sequence of the bronze bream, Abramis brama (Linnaeus, 1758) (Cypriniformes: Leuciscidae) [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with ...]
29/09/25
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UHI Inverness Field Trip to Iceland Boosts International Learning Opportunities
20/12/24
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University of Hull Researchers Update Understanding of Science and Technology [The genome sequence of the Eurasian minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus (Linnaeus, 1758) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]]
10/12/24
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University of the Highlands and Islands Researchers Add New Findings in the Area of Science and Technology [The genome sequence of the European chub, Squalius cephalus (Linnaeus, 1758) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]]
11/10/24
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UHI Inverness Students Honoured at Graduation and Celebration Ceremony
7/10/24
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