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Fiona Robertson

University of Otago

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Ecology· 1 Genomics· 1 Microbiology· 1

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Organism:non-human primate· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Assay:metagenomics· 1 Research Focus:polygenic risk· 1

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Bruce C. RobertsoniD· 3 shared Alisha Sherriff· 1 shared Andrea EstandíaiD· 1 shared Andrew DigbyiD· 1 shared Anna W. SantureiD· 1 shared Benjamin Perry· 1 shared Beth OkamuraiD· 1 shared Brett Halkett· 1 shared

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2023-2026 · peak 2/yr

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Social behaviour is a key determinant of virome diversity in New Zealand passerines

Kristina M Hames, Stephanie J. Waller, Rebecca K. French, Janelle R. Wierenga, Benjamin Perry, Fiona Robertson, Bruce C. Robertson, Jemma L. Geoghegan

This study identifies 217 viruses in New Zealand passerines, finding that social behavior significantly influences virome diversity.

bioRxiv · Oct 16, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology

Transmission strategy modulates parasite biogeography in an island-colonising bird

Sarah Nichols, Andrea Estandía, Fiona Robertson, Bruce C. Robertson, Beth Okamura, Sonya M. Clegg

The paper examines how parasite transmission strategies affect their distribution across islands and mainland, finding that richness varies with transmission mode and distance from the mainland.

bioRxiv · Jan 30, 2026 · PreprintEcology

Species-wide genomics of kakapo provides transformational tools to accelerate recovery

Joseph G. Guhlin, Marissa F. Le Lec, Jana Wold, Emily M. Koot, David J. Winter, Patrick J. Biggs, Stephanie J. Galla, Lara Urban, Yasmin Foster, Murray P. Cox, Andrew Digby, Lydia Uddstrom, Daryl Eason, Deidre Vercoe, Tāne Davis, , Peter K. Dearden

This paper uses whole-genome sequencing of kakapo to analyze genetic diversity and breeding values, showing how conservation management has maintained genetic diversity and providing tools for future recovery efforts.

Nature Ecology & Evolution · Aug 28, 2023Peer-reviewedGenomics