Natalie Forsdick
Researcher, Conservation Genomics
New Zealand
Summary
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Top SchoolNatalie Forsdick is a conservation genomics researcher with a decade of experience applying genome sequencing, assembly, and SNP analysis to inform management of Aotearoa New Zealand’s threatened species. She has led genome projects in collaboration with Genomics Aotearoa and Manaaki Whenua, translating complex genomic data into practical conservation outcomes. Beyond her research, Natalie amplifies early-career voices as co-lead of MWLR’s Early Career Research group and co-chair of Science NZ’s Early Career Member Group, and she holds leadership roles in Birds New Zealand and the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania. Combining a PhD in Molecular Genetics with hands-on lab and data-management expertise, she bridges field-focused conservation priorities with cutting-edge genomics. A self-described #birdnerd, she pairs technical rigor with community engagement to drive conservation impact.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular Genetics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular Genetics at University of OtagoMaster of Science - MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 1st Class Honours, Master of Science - MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 1st Class Honours at University of Canterbury
Japanese
Github Skills (23)
ecology9
genomics9
data-management8
r8
stable7
data-wrangling6
data-visualisation6
visualization5
data-visualization4
data-analysis3
sequence2
genome1
nextflow1
scaffold1
blast1
Programming languages (6)
Github contributions (5)
GenomicsAotearoa/data-management-resources
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Repo supporting the manuscript 'Journeying towards best practice data management in biodiversity genomics'.
Contributions:206 commits, 423 pushes, 1 branch in 1 month
data-managementfair-principlesgenomicscare-principlesdigital-sequence-information
natforsdick/Himantopus
Aug 2020 - Apr 2024
Contributions:54 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 8 months
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