comparative epigenomics in amniotes. Deakin has been editor for the Australian Journal of Zoology and AIMS Genetics. She was also lead editor on the book “Marsupial Genetics and Genomics” in 2010 combining 23 different chapters highlighting the various current marsupial research. Final notes Deakin has progressed our understanding of Australian marsupial and mammal genetics as well as epigenetics in non-model organisms (e.g.) and has integrated her research on native species with the broader community through media outreach to create awareness for conservation. References Living people Australian geneticists Year of birth missing (living people) University of Canberra faculty Scientists from Sydney Macquarie University alumni