HERSTORY on RTRFM: Parwinder Kaur

Dr Parwinder Kaur is an award-winning Indian-born biotechnologist, responsible for pioneering genomic research through DNA Zoo Australia, of which she is currently Director.

Genomic resources developed by Dr Kaur’s team at DNA Zoo are currently being used across global conservation efforts for threatened and endangered species. Dr Kaur’s work has also led to her founding of ExPlanta, which focuses on implementing bio-engineering solutions into traditional agricultural practices.

Dr Parwinder Kaur was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Dr Parwinder Kaur speaks to Bec Bowman about all things biotechnology, and the importance of science for conservation efforts.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.