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Dr Lucy Webster

Senior Molecular Biologist -
Wildlife DNA Forensics

Telephone Number
+44(0)131 244 8929

Email Address
lucy.webster@sasa.gsi.gov.uk

 Lucy Webster

 Research interests/Areas of expertise

  • The application of genetic data to wildlife forensics, management and conservation.
  • Development of molecular tools for DNA barcoding, population genetics and transcriptomics.

Biography

  • Joined SASA in January 2011 as senior molecular biologist working on wildlife DNA forensics. Role includes regular casework and research projects to develop new tools for wildlife DNA forensics. 
  • 2009-2010 PDRA position with the Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland on a project to use population genetic information to inform wild Atlantic salmon management.
  • 2006-2008 PDRA at the University of Aberdeen investigating transcriptomic responses of red grouse to their nematode parasites, Trichostrongylus tenuis.
  • 2001-2005 PhD at the University of Glasgow examining population genetic structure and evidence for drug resistance in T. tenuis parasites of wild red grouse across the UK.
  • 2000-2001 RA at the Natural History Museum in London working on the molecular systematics of mites from the species complex Acarus siro.

Publications