Dr Tracey V Steinrucken

Tracey is a research scientist focusing on the early detection and surveillance of plant pathogens of biosecurity concern to Australia. 

She's excited to be learning the ropes in airborne eDNA and metagenomics with the help of collaborators at ETH Zurich and WSL in Switzerland. 

Tracey has an extensive background in biocontrol of weeds using plant pathogens. 

She is passionate about science communication, STEM Education, conservation and equality. 

She's a mum of two kids, a lifelong soccer player and the immediate Past-President of the  Australasian Mycological Society