Role at Cawthron
Pablo is a molecular ecologist in the Biosecurity group at Cawthron. As part of the Molecular Surveillance Team, he focuses on developing and applying diverse molecular tools for marine biodiversity and invasive species monitoring. His research interests lie at the intersection of ecology and evolution, utilising advanced molecular tools to address both fundamental and applied questions about the functioning and evolution of coastal marine ecosystems. Pablo’s career, including nine years in the university sector, has taken him across Europe, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Chile, where he collaborated with diverse researchers, agencies, and students. His expertise encompasses marine population genomics, bioinformatics, metabarcoding, environmental DNA, science communication and education.
Technical skills, experience and interests
Bioinformatics and molecular data analysis.
Population genetics and genomics.
Environmental DNA and metabarcoding.
Mentoring early career scientists and students.
Qualifications
PhD Marine Biology, James Cook University, Australia, and École Pratique des Hautes Études, France, 2011
MSc, Oceanography and Marine Environment, University Pierre et Marie Curie – Sorbonne, France, 2007
BSc, Biology, Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia, 2004
Professional Affiliations
Associate editor for Ecology and Evolution
