Mr Sebastian Mynott1
1Applied Genomics Ltd, , United Kingdom
Sample collection is the most important step in the eDNA process. No amount of laboratory alchemy or bioinformatic wizardry will compensate for inadequate sample collection. We will describe technologies developed to simplify, automate and maximise the probability of comprehensive eDNA capture.
Biography:
Sebastian Mynott is the General Manager and Principal Molecular Ecologist at Applied Genomics Ltd. Sebastian has nearly two decades’ experience undertaking commercial ecological surveys and assessments in terrestrial, aquatic, marine and underwater environments. Since founding the company in 2014, his work at Applied Genomics has principally focussed on building new commercial applications using environmental DNA-based analyses, managing commercial and R&D projects, developing novel technologies and practical applications for improving biodiversity assessments using eDNA-based techniques to deliver measurable value to clients and end users. He has led development of proprietary environmental DNA field sampling technologies, laboratory analysis techniques, bioinformatics pipelines, biostatistical and spatial analysis methods. These innovations have helped to establish Applied Genomics as a leader in eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring services.