Meret Jucker

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Dr. Meret Jucker is a pioneering environmental scientist whose research focuses on the intersection of biodiversity monitoring, conservation technology, and molecular ecology. Her most notable contribution is the development of eProbe, a novel drone-based system for sampling environmental DNA (eDNA) within tree canopies, published in 2024 and already garnering 23 citations. This breakthrough addresses a critical challenge in forest ecology: the difficulty of collecting representative genetic samples from high, complex arboreal environments that are inaccessible to traditional methods like surface swabbing or tree rolling. By enabling rapid, non-invasive eDNA collection from the canopy, Dr. Jucker’s work opens new frontiers for studying biodiversity in some of the planet’s most vital yet under-sampled ecosystems. Her research has significant implications for conservation biology, allowing scientists to monitor rare or elusive species and assess ecosystem health with unprecedented efficiency. Dr. Jucker’s innovative fusion of drone technology and molecular tools marks her as a rising leader in environmental DNA research, with her work poised to transform how we survey and protect forest biodiversity worldwide.