Lara Shepherd

New Zealand evolutionary biologist, botanist and botanical collector
Person human Q26713343
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Lara Shepherd

Summary

Lara Shepherd is a human[1]. She worked as an evolutionary biologist[2], botanist[3], and botanical collector[4]. She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Lara Shepherd held citizenship in New Zealand[6].
  • Lara Shepherd's professions included evolutionary biologist[2].
  • Lara Shepherd's professions included botanist[3].
  • Lara Shepherd worked as a botanical collector[4].
  • Lara Shepherd was employed by Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[7].
  • A notable student of Lara Shepherd was Q139939361[8].
  • Lara Shepherd received the Rutherford Discovery Fellowship[9].
  • Lara Shepherd is recorded as female[10].
  • Lara Shepherd's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Lara Shepherd supervised Robin Atherton as a doctoral student[12].
  • Lara Shepherd earned the academic degree of Master of Science[13].
  • Lara Shepherd earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[14].
  • Lara Shepherd's family name is recorded as Shepherd[15].
  • Lara Shepherd's given name is recorded as Lara[16].
  • Lara Shepherd's given name is recorded as Dawn[17].
  • Lara Shepherd's academic thesis is recorded as Microsatellite evolution and population genetics of ancient and living Adélie penguins in Antarctica[18].
  • Lara Shepherd's academic thesis is recorded as Ancient DNA studies of the New Zealand kiwi and wattlebirds : evolution, conservation and culture[19].
  • Lara Shepherd's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[20].
  • Lara Shepherd's collection items at is recorded as Allan Herbarium[21].
  • Lara Shepherd's collection items at is recorded as New Zealand Fungarium[22].
  • Lara Shepherd's collection items at is recorded as Auckland War Memorial Museum Herbarium[23].
  • Lara Shepherd's collection items at is recorded as National Herbarium of Victoria[24].
  • Lara Shepherd's collection items at is recorded as Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[25].
  • Lara Shepherd's collection items at is recorded as Bishop Museum[26].

Body

Education

Academic degrees include Master of Science[13] and Doctor of Philosophy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include evolutionary biologist[2], botanist[3], and botanical collector[4]. Lara Shepherd was employed by Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[7]. A notable student of her was Q139939361[8]. She supervised Robin Atherton as a doctoral student[12].

Recognition

Lara Shepherd received the Rutherford Discovery Fellowship[9].

Why It Matters

Lara Shepherd is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

What did Lara Shepherd do for work?

Lara Shepherd worked as evolutionary biologist[2], botanist[3], and botanical collector[4].

What awards did Lara Shepherd receive?

Honors received include Rutherford Discovery Fellowship[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [2] . wikidata.org.
  5. [3] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · DrThneed · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Lara, Dawn
    Researchgate profile id Lara-Shepherd
    Linkedin personal profile id lara-shepherd-078a88a6
    Dimensions author id 01320641427.41
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