Blanche D'Anastasi
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2012 – present Doctorate of Philosophy Candidate, James Cook University.
2010
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours (First Class) (Environmental Sciences), James Cook University.
2001
Senior High School Certificate, Pioneer High School.
Research Experience
2012-2013
Research Assistant, Molecular Genetics laboratory work, James Cook University.
2009-2010
Honours research, Conservation genetics of the Endangered Narrow sawfish, James Cook University.
2009-2010
Field Technician, invasive ant surveillance, Biosecurity Queensland.
2008
Research Worker, commercial fisher surveys, James Cook University.
2005
Research Assistant, coral rearing experiments, James Cook University.
Professional Experience
2013
Science Ambassador, Townsville and Torres Strait, James Cook University.
2012
Tutor, Coral Reef Ecosystems, 3rd year subject, James Cook University.
2012
Tutor, Ecological Genetics, 2nd year subject, James Cook University.
2011-2012
Manager, Molecular Ecology and Evolution Laboratory, James Cook University.
2010-2013
Science Education Officer, NQ Science Education Centre, CSIRO.
2008-2009
Program Manager (Marine Wildlife) and Vodafone Australia World of Difference Scholarship Recipient,
North Queensland Conservation Council and Marine Wildlife Australia.
2007-2010
Program Coordinator, The Science Experience, James Cook University.
2005-2008
President and Fisheries Policy Officer, North Queensland Conservation Council.
2003-2013
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation (bats and frogs), NQ Wildlife Care.
Publications
D'Anastasi, B., Simpfendorfer, C. & van Herwerden, L. (2013) Anoxypristis cuspidata. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of
Threatened Species. Version 2013.1.
D’Anastasi, B. R., van Herwerden, L., Peverell, S., Stapley, J., McCauley, R., and Simpfendorfer, C.A. (In Preparation)
Conservation genetics of the narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata) in northern Australia: low genetic
diversity and moderate population structure based on mitochondrial DNA.
D'Anastasi, B. (Editor) (2013) Coastal Dolphins & Dugongs Identification Guide. Published by James Cook University
and Marine Wildlife Australia.
Presentations
Title:
July, 2013
Ecology and conservation of sea snakes
Invited speaker, Year 10 ‘Get Into Uni Camp’, James Cook University.
Title:
July, 2012
October, 2011
August, 2011
August, 2011
July, 2011
November, 2011
2011-2013
June, 2010
Conservation Genetics of the Endangered narrow sawfish in northern Australia
Lecturer, Coral Reef Ecosystems, 3rd year subject, James Cook University.
Presenter, Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct Seminar Day, James Cook University.
Presenter, School of Marine and Tropical Biology Seminar Series, James Cook University.
Invited Speaker, Faculty of Science and Engineering’s National Science Week, Townsville.
Invited Speaker, Townsville Local Marine Advisory Committee, Townsville.
Presenter, National Estuaries Network Science Symposium, Townsville.
Lecturer, Molecular Approaches to Marine Ecology, Post-graduate subject, James Cook University.
Presenter, Sharks International Conference, Cairns.
Awards
2013
2013
2011
2008
Paddy Pallin Foundation and Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife Science Grant ($7000)
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Young Science Ambassador
Pride of Australia Environmental Medal Queensland Finalist
Vodafone Australia Foundation World of Difference scholarship recipient ($75 000)