As our access to genetic information grows, Australian scientists are closing the gap on some of the big questions on the evolution of life on earth.
How did life begin?
Why did we evolve?
How do species form?
Headed by chief researcher, Professor Steve Donnellan, a team of scientists at the South Australian Museum are on a quest to uncover these ‘big questions’.
Researching the origins and evolution of Australia’s biodiversity, these scientists have access to the largest wildlife tissue collection in the Southern Hemisphere and possess the latest genetic technologies.
‘The lecture will uncover fascinating findings in evolution. Using a pioneering combination of computing, statistics and biology — bioinformatics — we are unravelling the mysteries of evolution,’ Professor Donnellan said.
Steve brought DNA technology into the South Australian Museum; expanding its capability and cementing it as the leading research museum in Australia. His research has taken him on adventurous field work in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
PUBLIC LECTURE
Professor Steve Donnellan, Chief Researcher, South Australian Museum and
Affiliate Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Adelaide
Evolution’s mysteries unravelled with genomes and computers
Tuesday 3 December (6–7pm),The University of Adelaide
This public lecture is held in conjunction with BioInfoSummer 2013: A major annual bioinformatics event funded by the Commonwealth Government and the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), hosted at The University of Adelaide.
For Interview please contact:
Stéphanie Pradier
M: 0424 568 314
E: stephanie@amsi.org.au
