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Biography
PhD reef-searcher at AIMS@UWA. My research interests are in coral genetics and understanding the mechanisms underpinning coral health, tolerance, and resilience.
Education/Academic qualification
Biological Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
16 Feb 2022 → 16 Feb 2026
Award Date: 2 Feb 2022
Zoology and Genetics, First Class Honours, The University of Western Australia
1 Feb 2020 → 20 Nov 2021
Award Date: 20 Nov 2020
Double Major in Genetics and Zoology , Bachelor of Science - BS, The University of Western Australia
1 Feb 2017 → 1 Nov 2020
Award Date: 1 Nov 2020
External positions
Field Team Leader, Pendoley Environmental Pty. Ltd.
1 Sept 2021 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 3 Article
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Acute Heat Priming Dampens Gene Expression Response to Thermal Stress in a Widespread Acropora Coral
Stick, D. J. A., Kennington, W. J., Castro-Sanguino, C., Duffy, S. L., Gilmour, J. P. & Thomas, L., Jan 2026, In: Ecology and Evolution. 16, 1, 14 p., e72938.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Transcriptomic resilience to heat stress in a wide-spread Acropora coral
Stick, D. J. A., Kennington, W. J., Castro-Sanguino, C., Duffy, S. L., Tysdale, D. Z., Gilmour, J. P. & Thomas, L., Oct 2025, In: Coral Reefs. 44, p. 1535-1548 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Differential impacts of light on coral phenotypic responses to acute heat stress
Castro-Sanguino, C., Stick, D., Duffy, S., Grimaldi, C., Gilmour, J. & Thomas, L., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 581, 12 p., 152057.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Web of Science)
Prizes
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Keiran McNamara World Heritage PhD Top-Up Scholarship
Stick, D. (Recipient), 1 Jan 2022
Prize: Postgraduate Scholarship
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Research Training Program Fees Offset Scholarship
Stick, D. (Recipient), 1 Jan 2022
Prize: Postgraduate Scholarship
Press/Media
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Kieran McNamara Scholarship recipient pursuing his passion to improve reef conservation
1/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
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