Invited Seminar at CES on 20 February 2025 at 3:00 pm titled "Lab-on-a-Chip for Conservation and Environmental Applications" by Dr Kirsty Shaw from Senior Lecturer in Forensic Biology, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
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Topic:
Lab-on-a-Chip for Conservation and Environmental Applications
Speaker:
Dr Kirsty Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Biology, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Date & Time:
20 Feb 2025 - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Invited Seminar
Venue:
CES Seminar Hall, 3rd Floor, Biological Sciences Building
Coffee/Tea:
Before the talk
Abstract:
This lecture explores the innovative use of Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) technologies in conservation and environmental applications. LOC devices, which miniaturize laboratory processes onto a single chip, offer rapid, cost-effective, and portable solutions for monitoring ecosystems, and conserving biodiversity. The presentation will cover the integration of microfluidics, sensors, and bioanalysis for real-time environmental data collection, highlighting their potential in addressing global challenges. Case studies demonstrating the impact of LOC in wildlife conservation, and ecosystem monitoring will also be discussed.
Speaker Bio:
Dr Shaw is a molecular biologist with research interests in the development of microfluidic systems applied to the miniaturisation of molecular techniques and how they can be applied in the field. She completed an MSc in Forensic Science at Kings College, London, before moving to the University of Hull to undertake a PhD in the miniaturisation of forensic DNA profiling applied to human contexts. Since 2012, she has worked at Manchester Metropolitan University and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Biology. Dr Shaw is particularly interested in forensic DNA analysis and how we can use this, in its conventional or miniaturised form, to aid conservation efforts. For example, looking at individual cat predation on bats or identification of illegally traded shark species. She is also a member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (MCSFS) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).