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Lisa Kirkendale
I grew up in Canada and through an innovative work-study program at my undergrad uni, ended up describing a new species. I was hooked on museums and museum research from that time on. I feel lucky to call Western Australia home and am equally excited and challenged by the molluscape here. My focus is on marine bivalves with a working knowledge of other molluscs. I tackle research questions about biodiversity and taxonomy through to molecular phylogenetics and evolution.
Lisa 's work profile
Lisa works in the following sector(s): Collections Institution
Lisa 's primary institution is: Western Australian Museum
Lisa 's position is: Head of Aquatic Zoology and Curator of Molluscs
Lisa 's work in taxonomy
Lisa has the following roles: Collecting, Specimen preparation, Identification, Research, Collection Management, Editing publishing and reviewing, Science Communication, Public Outreach
Lisa 's skills are in Phylogenetics, Classification, Genetics & Genomics, Biogeography
Lisa works on the taxonomy of Animals, Molluscs, Bivalvia, such as clams, oysters, scallops
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Lisa is happy to be contacted for the following reasons:
Contact from others in the taxonomy community regarding taxonomy-related issues
Contact from members of the public for advice in areas of expertise (but not for identifications)
Contact from members of the public for identifications in areas of expertise
Contact re potential citizen science projects that could contribute to taxonomic research
Contact by prospective students and others who could benefit from mentorship
Use the button below to contact Lisa for one of the reasons above. Please don't make contact for any other reason.
