Welcome!

Our research group (Evolutionary and Conservation Genomics Group, aka Roycroft Lab at Monash University) seeks to answer evolutionary and ecological questions, primarily using genomic approaches. We’re fascinated by questions about the evolutionary, ecological and demographic history of species, and the environments in which they live. A special focus of our research is the use of museum collections as a resource for understanding past genetic diversity, population decline and extinction, and translating this to inform ongoing conservation management of threatened and declining species.

We primarily work on Australia’s spectacular biodiversity, especially mammals, but also birds, reptiles and other critters. More details on some of our current research projects can be found here and the latest publications from the lab here.

As of January 2025, we are based at the School of Biological Sciences, Monash University in Melbourne and have student project opportunities examining genomics-informed questions on mammals, birds, reptiles and more. If you’re interested in joining the lab, have a read here first, and then feel free to get in touch.