Taylor Wilcox completed a dissertation focusing on eDNA sampling tools at the University of Montana. He spent over 13 years helping to build the National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation eDNA Program in Missoula. While there, he co-authored over 40 publications on eDNA and related molecular genetic tools, including widely used national and professional society standards, protocols, and best practice guidance. He has worked with state, federal, tribal, NGO, academic, and industry partners across the United States and globally on over 100 different species. Years ago he lost track of the number of manuscripts and research proposals that he has reviewed for scientific journals and funding entities. He is currently an Associated Editor for the field’s flagship journal, Environmental DNA.

Taylor Wilcox, Ph.D.

If Taylor doesn’t have the expertise to fully and completely address every technical component of your project, he will send you somewhere else or suggest a subcontractor to fill in the gap.

Conflict of interest disclaimer: Environmental DNA sampling is a small world. Taylor knows a lot of people. There’s a good chance that he’s worked with, or is even friends with, your eDNA service provider. Taylor will always provide written disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. Taylor will always focus on the science. You’ll get the same product, the same attention to detail no matter who you work with, but it’s better to be overly transparent than leave you with any question in your mind.