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Dr Lauren Cook – NBN Conference 2025
Dr Lauren Cook will be giving a talk on:
“Translating environmental DNA (eDNA) for monitoring nature”
Abstract: eDNA methods are advancing rapidly for monitoring nature. This talk explores the challenges and opportunities in translating eDNA into policy and practice.
Lauren is a molecular ecologist at UKCEH researching the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) in biodiversity monitoring. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is a leading independent research institute dedicated to understanding and transforming how we interact with the natural world.
Alongside her research, Lauren is an award-winning artist and science communicator.
Social media handles:
@laurens_colours (Instagram, X, Bluesky)
@lauren-s-j-cook (Linkedin)