Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney, Australia

 

Carolyn Connelly

Position

Molecular Laboratory Coordinator

Branch
Science & Public Programs

Section

Plant Diversity

Email

carolyn.connelly [at] rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Phone

02 9231 8084

Fax

02 9251 7231

Role

  • Laboratory Coordinator
  • Laboratory maintenance and coordination of resources with reference to safety and budget
  • Provide supervision and training for staff conducting molecular research projects
  • Collaborate in molecular research projects

Current projects

  • Developing procedures and documentation for the physical and electronic curation of DNA materials

Keywords

  • Evolutionary genetics

Key publications

  • Thurlby, K.A.G., Connelly, C., Wilson, P.G., Rossetto, M. (2010) Development of microsatellite loci for Syzygium paniculatum (Myrtaceae), a rare polyembryonic rainforest tree. Conservation Genetic Resources 3: 205-208.
  • H. McPherson, C. Porter, P.D. Rymer, D.M. Crayn and M. Rossetto (2008). Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci from Tetratheca ericifolia (Elaeocarpaceae). Molecular Ecology Resources 8: 867-869.
  • Jacobs, S.W.L. and Porter, C.L. (2007). Nymphaeaceae in Flora of Australia volume 2, Winteraceae to Platanaceae. (Ed. Wilson, A.J.G.). pp 259-275. (CSIRO: Victoria).
  • C. Porter, P.D. Rymer & M. Rossetto (2006). Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for the waratah, Telopea speciosissima (Proteaceae). Molecular Ecology Notes 6: 446-448.