Diana Robledu-Ruiz
Research fellow, Monash University
Mexican living in Hughesdale, Australia
Diana is an evolutionary biologist specialized on the application of genomics for conservation purposes. Originally from Mexico, Diana did a Bachelor in Biology at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. She earned a scholarship from the Mexican CONACYT to do the Eramus Mundus Master Programme in Evolutionary Biology, obtaining a joint Master degree from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Germany) and the University of Groningen (The Netherlands). She did her Master thesis at Oxford University (England).
Diana obtained her PhD from Monash University (Australia) where she started her work using genomic approaches to better understand threatened populations, propose adequate management, and monitor consequences.
Her current research as a Research Fellow with the Wildlife Genetic Management Group focuses on upscaling novel genome-wide approaches to study and manage Australian wildlife, including the Helmeted Honeyeater, Leadbeater’s possum and Macquarie perch. Diana is passionate about science communication, especially in relaxed settings, like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Her experience working in the conservation of endangered species with diverse stakeholders has forged her strong belief on the importance of explaining science-based solutions in approachable, easy-to-understand ways in order to bring the general public on board, and encourage the co-design of creative strategies.
Diana also enjoys dancing salsa and tango, and doing comedy improv.
