MsRegi Broeren

Dr Regi Broeren is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Natural Sciences. She will contribute to conservation-driven, policy-relevant research aimed at supporting environmental assessments and informing recovery strategies for two iconic and endangered Tasmanian bird species: the wedge-tailed eagle and the masked owl. 

Their research interests span the intersection of wildlife disease ecology, conservation biology, and invasive species management. Dr Broeren completed their PhD on the ecology and epidemiology of the transmissible cancers DFTD and DFT2 in the Tasmanian devil, examining wildlife disease impacts, virulence, and host-pathogen dynamics. Alongside academic research, Dr Broeren has extensive experience in invasive species management across both terrestrial and marine environments. They also have a strong background in biosecurity, with practical expertise in emergency preparedness and response (AIIMS) - contributing to incursions involving the exotic agricultural pest Khapra beetle and wildlife disease outbreaks such as avian influenza.