Lara Shepherd
Name Lara Shepherd
Current Job Title Research Scientist
Organisation Te Papa
AWIS Role Wellington Co-convenor
Academic Background BSc, MSc and PhD from Massey University
Area Of Science Evolutionary Biology
My Story
I've always been interested in science and, in particular, biology. I was lucky to have fantastic lecturers at Massey University who sparked my interest in evolutionary biology and genetics. My current job at Te Papa allows me to work on a variety of research questions including taxonomy, domestication, conservation, hybridisation and ancient DNA. I'm fortunate in that I do a mix of fieldwork, labwork and outreach and I get to work with a variety of people.
Extra Curricularrogaining, tramping, botanising, running
Favourite BookWhere the Indus is Young, Game of Thrones
Favourite MovieRemains of the Day, Jurassic Park, Bend it Like Beckham