Haylo Roberts

Dr Haylo Roberts is a molecular geneticist at EnviroDNA. Haylo grew up with a love of wildlife and a fascination for how things work. Throughout his studies Haylo has obtained a diverse array of molecular techniques and bioinformatic skills which he brings to the role as EnviroDNA Molecular Geneticist.

Previously Haylo completed a Bachelor of Biosciences at La Trobe University, majoring in microbiology and biochemistry. He then pursued an Honours research project on vaccine development for Psittacine Beak and Feather disease. Currently, Haylo is completing a PhD on evolutionary genomics of Wolbachia – a prominent bacterium found in many arthropod and nematode species.

You’ll often find Haylo in the lab applying state-of-the-art techniques to produce data informative for important areas we work on such as conservation, sustainability, and agriculture.

Involved in:

• Beyond tracks and scats: The power of eDNA for aquatic monitoring (October 2024)