Endemic Bioinformatics: Bridging the gap between industry and research of native ecosystems

Genomic and bioinformatics approaches have become essential for understanding species and harnessing the value of native ecosystems. At Endemic Bioinformatics, we offer expert consulting services to analyze and interpret genetic and biological data from a wide array of organisms and ecosystems. By integrating biological theory with computational techniques, our services offer a deeper understanding of biodiversity, evolutionary history, and ecological dynamics of focal species or ecosystems. This is particularly valuable for the booming natural products market, where understanding the genetic foundation of native species can enhance product quality and consistency.

Our offerings range from one-time consultations to comprehensive project design and execution, tailored to the unique needs of each biological system. Whether its identifying the progenitors of hybrid organisms, detecting cryptic species, systematics research for natural products species, or tracing the spread of invasive species, we deliver actionable insights that drive scientific discovery, bolster conservation efforts and provide practical solutions for a broad range of applications.

Our work has helped identify previously unknown cryptic species and hybrids in the Hawaiian fern Polypodium pellucidum. This work allowed us to understand broader ecological dynamics across sub-species and their hybrids, providing invaluable insight for conservation and land managers, as well as what we can expect about the evolution and health of populations across islands.

Part of our vision is to make bioinformatics, biological and ecological knowledge more accessible. We provide educational resources, tools, and software through tutorial blogs, videos, and courses. By spreading knowledge and awareness of genomics and bioinformatics in relation to native ecosystems, we aim to empower students, researchers, land managers and businesses to make informed decisions about the ecosystems and species they work with.

By disseminating knowledge and promoting awareness of genomics and bioinformatics in the future of research, conservation, agriculture and sustainability, we hope to highlight how the management and conservation of our local ecosystems and their biodiversity are inseparable from our own needs. The health of our ecosystems are more threatened than ever before, even though we depend on them for invaluable ecosystem services, agriculture, beneficial natural products, and a wealth of genetic resources valuable across multitudes of biotechnology applications.

It's up to us to conserve and leverage this diversity. We have the knowledge and tools needed to protect and study our precious native habitats to pave the way for a more sustainable and biodiverse future.