THE SCIENTISTS

Meet the scientists developing the DNA fingerprinting technology that makes our kit tick.

Dr Natalie Schmitt
McMaster University
Research team project lead and global research partner development. Working with novel genetic tools to track rare and elusive species (including cetaceans, albatross and snow leopard) and conservation expert. 18 publications.

Prof Carlos Felipe
McMaster University / Chemical Engineering
Device design, DNA capture and amplification lead. Paper-based, sensor development and environmental monitoring applications expert. 90 publications and 14 granted patents.

Dr Yingfu Li
McMaster University / Biochemistry and Biomedical Research
RCA-based strategy and genomic DNA reporting lead. Functional nucleic acids in biosensor tools expert. 200 publications and 20 granted patents.

Dr Rahul Chaudhari
WildTechDNA Inc
Scientist with extensive research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and medical diagnostics and well-rounded experience in R&D lab management and project leadership. 7 research publications and 3 granted patents.

Dr Matt Higgins
WildTechDNA Inc
Bioinformatician, molecular biologist, and genomics researcher utilising data-driven science to develop nucleic acid-based diagnostics for biodiversity conservation, healthcare, and environmental monitoring.

Anurajani Sandrapati
WILDTECHDNA INC
Medical microbiologist with experience in molecular biology, clinical microbiology, and bioprocessing. Specializing in RT-PCR optimization and pathogen detection.