Melania Cristescu

Melania Cristescu is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University. Her research focuses on Conservation, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour, with specific interests in invasive species, genetic diversity and mutations of organisms, and aquatic ecosystems. She is affiliated with the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, McGill University. Her work contributes to understanding ecological and evolutionary processes in natural systems.

Melania Cristescu is an ecological genomic researcher at McGill University, focusing on the application of genomic tools to study biodiversity and conservation. Her work explores the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) and metabarcoding techniques to assess biodiversity, detect invasive species, and understand ecological dynamics. She investigates the genetic basis of invasion history, the role of environmental RNA in biodiversity science, and the accuracy of molecular identification in complex ecological samples. Her research emphasizes the integration of genomic data with ecological and environmental factors to improve biodiversity monitoring and conservation strategies.