Wananga 1: End use cases of reference databases
Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library wānanga series
Facilitators: Dr Susie Wood (Cawthron) & Dr Shaun Wilkinson (Wilder Lab)
A DNA reference library constitutes a collection of often short sequences that help identify a species. But even small sequences can help solve big problems.
This wānanga will showcase the range of end-uses that a national reference library can support and should be fit-for-purpose to accommodate.
The speakers here are specialists who use knowledge derived from DNA-based tools for decision making across Aotearoa. From catching wildlife trafficking, to testing water quality, and looking for invasive species, we will explore how day-to-day decisions are underpinned by high-quality barcode data.