Mr David Spadaro
Science communicator and experimental scientist
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158-160 HAWKESBURY, WESTMEAD NSW 2145 AUSTRALIA
Biography
David Spadaro is currently working as a Science Communicator and Project Manager for the Microbiomes for One System Health (MOSH) future science platform. There he connects with MOSH researchers to communicate their research through external avenues such the website.
He also works as an Experimental Scientist in the Ecotoxicology Team in CSIRO Land and Water, Sydney. His major role within the team is to manage the sediment ecotoxicology and microbiology/radiological laboratories, as well as assisting in aquatic ecotoxicology and chemistry projects.
David’s research has focused on further developing and optimising the current toxicity test and risk assessment methods and further building on the understanding of the relationship between speciation, bioavailability and toxicity in a number of environmental scenarios within sediments, groundwaters and marine and freshwater ecosystems.
Other Interests
Other research interests and capabilities include:
- Scientific communications to engage broader audiences.
- Genomic changes in communities or individuals as a response to contaminants in the sediment.
- Targeted microbiome interventions to benefit our food, health and environment
- Ecotoxicological and chemistry studies for the assessment of sediments and groundwaters for the mining, port and aquaculture industries.
- Mechanisms of toxicity to benthic invertebrates (copepods and amphipods) in sediments.
- Development of guideline values for contaminants for the protection of benthic communities and stygofauna.
- Speciation, bioavailability and toxicity of metals in sediments.
- Radiological safety in the laboratory
Fields of Research
Current Roles
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Communications and project manager
Microbiomes for one system health future science platform -
Laboratory manager and ecotoxicologist
Sediment and aquatic ecotoxicology and chemistry
Academic Qualifications
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2004
BSc (Environmental Biology)
University of Technology Sydney
Professional Experiences
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2004-current
Experimental Scientist
CSIRO Land and Water -
2002-2003
Industrial trainee
CSIRO Energy Technology
Achievements and Awards
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2005
Ming Lueng
CSIRO Energy Technology -
2017
Technical research staff award
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Australasia
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2015-present
Radiation Safety Officer
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2022-present
Health and Safety Representative
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2017-present
Safety Committee
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2012-present
First Aid
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2022-present
Mental health first aid officer
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2012-present
Equal opportunities officer
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2013-present
Health and wellbeing officer
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2008-present
Building Warden
Attachments
- 15-00580_LW_DirectToxicityAssessment_2ppFactsheet_PRINT_151026 [pdf - 0.61MB]
- 15-00580_LW_EcologicalRiskAssessment_2ppFactsheet_PRINT_151026 [pdf - 1.4MB]
- 15-00580_LW_EnvironmentalImpactAssessment_1ppFactsheet_PRINT_151026 [pdf - 0.08MB]
- 15-00580_LW_Whole-sedimentEcotoxicology_2ppFactsheet_PRINT_151026 [pdf - 0.89MB]
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Publications
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