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Ang (Angela) McGaughran

@angmcgaughran.bsky.social

Invasion genomics, eDNA, blowflies, evolution, 🧬☕🍫 etc! Kiwi, mumma bear, avid reader; PI of the Invasomics Lab (https://www.ang-mcgaughran.com/)

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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽@needhibhalla.bsky.social · last wk.

From the abstract: “promoting a woman to Associate Professor increases female faculty by 1.5 members after 15 years, leads to six additional female PhD graduates over the following decade, and raises the number who subsequently remain in academia and reach tenured positions”

Physgal ⚛️@physgal.bsky.social · last wk.

Fascinating paper on the progression of women in academia. 👩🏻‍🔬 ⚛️ 🧪 #AcademicSky docs.iza.org/dp18477.pdf?... Here's an excerpt from the conclusion:

When women do obtain tenure, the effects extend well beyond their own careers. Beyond the direct promotion of the qualifying candidate, departments experience on average one additional female promotion over the subsequent fifteen years, a substantial expansion of the female PhD pipeline, and improved retention and career progression among female doctoral graduates. These effects are concentrated in departments where women are underrepresented, but not entirely absent, suggesting that a minimal female presence is a precondition for trickle-down effects to materialize, whether through mutual support, departmental influence, or other channels that require women not to be entirely isolated.
Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I have a 12-month (0.8FTE) postdoc available to work on my Tāwhia Te Mana Fellowship on "Decoding Invasion Success"! The successful applicant should have skills in evolutionary genomic data analysis, with a focus on or interest in invasive insects. Apply via my LinkedIn post: shorturl.at/Ithak

I have a 12-month part-time (0.8FTE) postdoc position available to work on my Tāwhia Te Mana Fellowship on "Decoding Invasion Success"! The successful applicant should have skills in evolu...

I have a 12-month part-time (0.8FTE) postdoc position available to work on my Tāwhia Te Mana Fellowship on "Decoding Invasion Success"! The successful applicant should have skills in evolutionary ge...

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Meeran Hussain 🧬🧑🏻‍💻@meeranhussain.bsky.social · 5mo ago

📢 Publication Alert – 2nd Paper from My PhD! I’m excited to share my recent publication in the New Zealand Journal of Zoology 🎉 Paper link: rsnz.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @angmcgaughran.bsky.social #Biocontrol #Genomics #Parasitoids #NewZealand #Transcriptomics #Microbiome

Potential Drivers of Successful Biocontrol: A Perspective on Parasitoids

Parasitoids are central to classical biological control, yet predicting their long-term effectiveness post release remains challenging. In Aotearoa New Zealand, three Microctonus (Hymenoptera: Bracon...

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Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The University of Waikato is hiring a Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution! It's 3-yrs fixed term (with extension to 4 yrs if funding allows) with teaching, research, and service. We're especially keen on someone who works with invasive species! Apply: shorturl.at/W66Xy PD: shorturl.at/Ucevh

Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution

A 3-year fixed-term lectureship focused on evolutionary ecology, genomics and research-informed teaching.

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@akamolphat.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Now out in ME: dx.doi.org/10.1111/mec.... Empirical comparison of WGS and RADseq selection scans shows missed signals and false outliers in RADseq selection scans resulting from population specific allelic dropout @katarinastuart.bsky.social @lee-rollins.bsky.social @annasanture.bsky.social

Missing or Mis‐Telling the Story? Trade‐Offs for Restriction‐Site Associated Compared to Whole Genome Sequencing

Researchers must navigate several trade-offs when deciding which population sequencing method to use. The decision between reduced representation approaches and whole genome sequencing (WGS) impacts ...

dx.doi.org

Meeran Hussain 🧬🧑🏻‍💻@meeranhussain.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🚨 Publication Alert! 🚨 Curious about how thelytokous (asexual) reproduction shapes genetic diversity in a parasitoid? My first PhD paper is now out, where we explore this fascinating system through a genomic lens. 📄 Paper link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @angmcgaughran.bsky.social

Using Genomic Data to Infer Evolutionary Processes in the Asexual Parasitoid Microctonus aethiopoides

In this study, we used whole-genome resequencing to investigate spatial and temporal genomic variation in the Irish strain of the asexual (thelytokous) parasitoid Microctonus aethiopoides, which was ...

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Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I am beyond thrilled to be a successful recipient of the Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowship – what a way to round off 2025! I would like to thank my wonderful network of collaborators in NZ and around the world for their support and contributions to my research over the years.

Ang McGaughran

2025: Dr Ang McGaughran of Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato – the University of Waikato will investigate how we can better predict the invasive potential of pest species

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Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Here is the publication link for those who want a closer look: dx.doi.org/10.1002/edn3...

Fake Webs, Real Results: Artificial Spiderwebs for eDNA Collection

We designed artificial spiderwebs to see if they are as good as natural spiderwebs at capturing airborne DNA. In comparison to water eDNA methods, both natural and artificial spiderwebs revealed a di....

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Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A Conversation piece on our (@manpreetkdhami.bsky.social @sbirdy.bsky.social) quirky fake spiderweb research for eDNA biomonitoring, just out in time for Halloween. Paper forthcoming! theconversation.com/spiders-insp...

Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Also excited to be chatting about this tonight on www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro... - around 8.05/8.10pm if you're keen to tune in 🕸️🕸️🕸️

Nights

Tune in to Nights with Emile Donovan every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.

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Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A Conversation piece on our (@manpreetkdhami.bsky.social @sbirdy.bsky.social) quirky fake spiderweb research for eDNA biomonitoring, just out in time for Halloween. Paper forthcoming! theconversation.com/spiders-insp...

Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A Conversation piece on our (@manpreetkdhami.bsky.social @sbirdy.bsky.social) quirky fake spiderweb research for eDNA biomonitoring, just out in time for Halloween. Paper forthcoming! theconversation.com/spiders-insp...

Spiders inspired biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoring

Natural spiderwebs are good at capturing DNA from the environment, but artificial webs are cheap and provide better control – without harm to spiders.

theconversation.com

samuel mehr@mehr.nz · 10mo ago

NZ's govt has announced reforms to science funding just one line about basic science in there: "Discovery-led science & research will continue to be funded. This will sit outside the pillars & is essential for maintaining vibrant curiosity-driven science system" yea mate seems like a real priority

A new strategy for the science system | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

The Government is changing how science, innovation and technology are funded and supported in New Zealand. The goal is a simpler and more strategic system that helps researchers turn ideas into solutions that benefit New Zealand.

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Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Thanks very much to our new sponsor, @sequench.bsky.social, who will be joining us at the upcoming NZ Molecular Ecology meeting to talk about all things eDNA! More details here: nzmolecol5.wixsite.com/nz-molecular...

Paige Matheson@paigematheson.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us for the annual New Zealand Molecular Ecology Meeting, taking place in the beautiful coastal town of Raglan (26-28 November 2025)! 🧬🧬🧬 Registration closes on 30th September and abstracts are due on the 31st of October. Find out more here: nzmolecol5.wixsite.com/nz-molecular...

Ang (Angela) McGaughran @angmcgaughran.bsky.social · last yr.

Yes! On behalf of the organising committee, we look forward to welcoming you to Raglan in November ☺️

Paige Matheson@paigematheson.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us for the annual New Zealand Molecular Ecology Meeting, taking place in the beautiful coastal town of Raglan (26-28 November 2025)! 🧬🧬🧬 Registration closes on 30th September and abstracts are due on the 31st of October. Find out more here: nzmolecol5.wixsite.com/nz-molecular...

Nic Rawlence@nicrawlencenz.bsky.social · last yr.

I have serious concerns about Colossal Biosciences, Canterbury Museum & Ngāi Tahu Research Centre pursuing moa de-extinction, incl whether informed widespread engagement w/ Ngāi Tahu rūnanga & South Island iwi was done (many are against de-extinction) www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/07/09/m... 1/3

Moa "de-extinction" plans announced - Expert Reaction

An overseas company has announced plans to "bring back" the South Island giant moa. Colossal Biosciences, working with Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and Canterbury Museum, says it expects to "resurrect" t...

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