Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming the way we understand ecosystems but managing complex methods and collaborations can be a challenge.

Join in this one-hour session as Jonah Ventures showcase their innovative approach to address this challenge aimed at revolutionizing eDNA research workflows.  

Register for free webinar

Date & Time

Apr 30, 2025 | 11:00 am PST | 2:00 pm EST | 7 pm CET

Registration link

https://go.springernature.com/from-lab-to-field/awa1-protocols.io

What you'll learn

• An introduction to Jonah Ventures' innovative approach to eDNA analysis  
• How protocols.io enhances method organization and collaboration at Jonah Ventures  
• Best practices for efficient protocol setup and tracking in eDNA research  
• Real-world applications of eDNA in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

Speakers

Joseph Craine, PhD

josephmcraine@jonahventures.com

Co-Founder
Jonah Ventures

Joe is an ecologist with over 25 years' experience. He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications and one book with Princeton University Press. He has extensive experience in plant ecology and plant-grazer interactions. In 2013 he founded Jonah Ventures along with Noah Fierer to help other scientists answer ecological questions by sequencing environmental DNA.

Devin Leopold, PhD

devinleopold@jonahventures.com
Bioinformatician/Data Scientist
Jonah Ventures

Devin Leopold is the Lead Bioinformatician and Full-Stack Software Developer at Jonah Ventures, where he designs and manages the company's cutting-edge computational infrastructure. With a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Stanford University and over a decade of experience as a field ecologist, Devin integrates deep ecological knowledge with advanced technical skills. Devin's combined expertise in programming and web development enables him to build intuitive, powerful software tools that help clients effectively manage and interpret complex biological datasets. His innovative work has resulted in collaborations with prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, developing highly scalable bioinformatics solutions and infrastructure tailored specifically for DNA-based biodiversity research.

Kyra Florea, MS

kyraflorea@jonahventures.com
Research Scientist, Sales and Customer Support 
Jonah Ventures

Kyra did her graduate work at the University of Southern California focused on microbial community interactions of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms. Since leaving USC she has worked for Jonah Ventures as a client-facing scientist providing technical expertise to a wide variety of scientists. Kyra has also been instrumental in developing and organizing lab protocols for Jonah Ventures.

Lenny Teytelman, Phd

lenny.teytelman@springernature.com 
Co-Founder and President 
protocols.io

Lenny did his graduate studies in yeast genetics at UC Berkeley, and it was his struggle with correcting a published research method as a postdoc at MIT that led him to co-found protocols.io. Lenny brings to protocols.io a strong passion for open access, sharing knowledge, and improving research efficiency through technology.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from experts in the field!