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Biography
Louise is a senior scientist in CSIRO focusing on plant pathology issues in the biosecurity domain. Her research is strongly aligned with CSIRO strategic goal to limit the impacts of nationally important invasive alien species.
Louise is leading the way in the science of biological control of invasive plants using plant pathogens by embracing the latest molecular technologies and considering the broader ecological impact of the research.
Louise is also applying her extensive knowledge of rust fungi to contribute to investigations of incursions by undesirable alien plant pathogens into new countries. For example, she was called on to advise and work on the high-profile pathogen, myrtle rust (Puccinia psidii), following its incursion in Australia.
Before joining CSIRO in 1996, Louise worked as a Research Scientist with New Zealand's Landcare Research, 1994-96. Prior to this she was a Postdoctoral Fellow with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatchewan, Canada (1993-94).
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Team Leader
Temperate Weeds -
Project Leader / Research Scientist
Currently involved in a range of biocontrol projects (wandering trad, flaxleaf fleabane, sowthistle, African boxthorn, sea spurge, balloon vine, stinking passionflower)
Academic Qualifications
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1994
PhD
Botany Department, University of New England, Armidale, Australia -
1989
Master of Science
Plant Science Department, McGill University, Montréal, Canada -
1984
Batchelor of Science
Plant Science Department, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
Professional Experiences
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1996-present
Research Scientist/Team Leader
CSIRO -
2004-2008
Task Leader – Biocontrol
CRC for Australian Weed Management -
1994-1996
Research Scientist
Landcare Research Ltd., New Zealand -
1993-1994
Post-doctorate Fellow
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Achievements and Awards
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2012-2012
Divisional award for research teamwork – the myrtle rust team
CSIRO -
2008-2008
Divisional award for science support – coordination of the refurbishment and accreditation of the CSIRO Black Mountain Containment Facility
CSIRO -
1995-1995
Allen Kerr Postgraduate Prize
Australasian Plant Pathology Society -
1993-1994
Post-doctoral Fellowship
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada -
1990-1993
Postgraduate Scholarship (PhD)
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Award -
1986-1988
Postgraduate Scholarship (MSc)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Other highlights
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2018-present
Member of the Weed Working Group advising the national Environment Invasives Committee
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2010-2013
Member of the national Myrtle Rust Scientific Advisory Group
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2008-2013
Member of the Award Committee for the Australasian Plant Pathology Society
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2001-2012
Member of the National Asparagus Weeds Steering Committee
Publications
ORCID 0000-0002-9515-2255
We have publications by Dr Louise Morin