I am a molecular biologist and science communicator with a passion for using genomic technologies to address challenging questions about the world around us. My scientific training has been consistent in laboratory techniques, namely genomic-based assays, but highly varied in the application (eg work with parasite molecular ecology and epigenetics of early mammalian pregnancy). I am currently a PhD student in the AGENSI: A Genetic View into Past Sea Ice Variabilityproject led by Dr. Stijn De Schepper. AGENSI brings together paleoceanographers and molecular ecologists to develop sedimentary ancient DNA as a proxy for palaeoceanography. During my PhD, I have been sharpening my bioinformatic skills, field sampling capabilities, and developing a new set of paleo-/oceanography skills. Working within an interdisciplinary project has its challenges but my diverse background has given me the tools to adapt and use the different components of the AGENSI project to my benefit in search of key research questions. In addition to my academic training, I have also been cultivating my science communication skills. Whenever possible, I consciously prioritize outreach opportunities. I am constantly reminded about the pressures of climate change on our oceans and the risks to marine ecosystems in the coming years.
Danielle Grant
Research Fellow
dani@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 75 71
Jahnebakken 5, 5007 Bergen, Norway
Division
Climate & Environment
Research Groups
Molecular Ecology and Paleogenomics - MEP
More information about Danielle
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Popular scientific articleGetting to the core of sea-ice reconstructions: Tracing Arctic sea ice using sedimentary ancient DNA– Pages Magazine 2022
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Conference lectureTowards Late Quaternary sea ice reconstructions in the Arctic with sedimentary ancient DNA– EGU General Assembly 2022 2022
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Conference lectureLabrador Sea paleoceanography and paleodiversity across the Last Interglacial.– 6th PAGES Open Science Meeting 2022
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Research reportArctic Paleoceanography Cruise KH21-234 with R/V Kronprins Haakon– NORCE Norwegian Research Centre 2022
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Conference lectureTowards a reconstruction of the past sea ice variations in the Arctic with sediment aDNA– MARUM aDNA Workshop 2021
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Conference lectureLast Interglacial sea ice variability and paleoceanography of the Labrador Sea– 23rd EGU General Assembly 2021
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Conference lectureThe Last Interglacial in the Labrador Sea: a sedimentary ancient DNA investigation– 23rd EGU General Assembly 2021
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Academic literature reviewThe Future of DNA Barcoding: Reflections from Early Career Researchers– Diversity 2021