Heather Hemmingmoore
Bioinformatics · Biostatistics · Ecological Consulting

Heather Hemmingmoore

PhD biologist and interdisciplinary consultant combining deep expertise in wildlife ecology, population genomics, spatial modelling, and biostatistics with a background in management consulting and environmental policy. Available for research, advisory, and applied consulting engagements.

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Consulting Services

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Wildlife Ecology & Conservation

Evidence-based ecological assessment, conservation planning, and biodiversity strategy for governments, NGOs, and private clients. Specialist experience with large carnivores and multi-species systems.

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Spatial Modelling & GIS

Habitat suitability modelling, landscape connectivity analysis, and dispersal forecasting using state-of-the-art spatial methods in R. Tailored to wildlife management or land-use planning needs.

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Population Genomics & Bioinformatics

End-to-end analysis of next-generation sequencing data (RADseq, SNP genotyping): QC and filtering, population structure, relatedness estimation, landscape genetics, and reproducible workflow development.

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Biostatistics & Data Analysis

Statistical analysis and visualisation of complex ecological and genomic datasets using R. Bayesian methods, mixed models, and multivariate approaches. Publication-ready figures and reproducible code.

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Scientific Writing & Review

Manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals, grant writing support, technical report authorship, and independent review of ecology and genetics research.

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Environmental Policy & Strategy

Bridging science and policy with interdisciplinary expertise spanning conservation biology, international environmental governance, and applied management consulting.

About Me

I am an interdisciplinary scientist and consultant with a PhD in Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), where I spent nearly a decade studying the habitat ecology and population genetics of Eurasian lynx during their natural range expansion across southern Sweden.

My scientific work sits at the intersection of landscape ecology, conservation genetics, and spatial analysis. I have analysed large next-generation sequencing datasets, developed reproducible bioinformatic pipelines, extracted and processed DNA from close to 1,000 tissue samples, and published multiple peer-reviewed papers in leading conservation and genetics journals. I have presented findings at international conferences across Europe and beyond.

Before returning to academia, I spent several years as a management consultant at Deloitte, advising large public- and private-sector clients on technology transformation. That combination — rigorous scientific training alongside practical consulting experience — means I can translate complex research into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.

My graduate training also includes an MSc in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation from Imperial College London and an MSc in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics, giving me an unusually broad grounding in both the science and governance of conservation.

I am a dual US–Swedish citizen, available for remote and international engagements.

Education

2023 PhD in Biology
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Grimsö
Projecting the recolonization of the Eurasian Lynx in southern Sweden using spatial and genomic methods
2015 MSc Ecology, Evolution & Conservation (Distinction)
Imperial College London, Silwood Park
2007 MSc International Political Economy (Merit)
London School of Economics and Political Science
2006 BA Political Science & Economics
University of Washington, Seattle

Top Skills

Population Genomics & Bioinformatics
Spatial Modelling & Landscape Genetics
Biostatistics & Data Visualisation in R
Business Analysis & Process Improvement
Scientific Communication & Publishing

Professional Experience

2016 – 2025

PhD Researcher & Postdoctoral Researcher

Grimsö Research Station, Ecology Department, SLU, Sweden
  • Conducted primary research on habitat suitability, dispersal dynamics, and population genetics of Eurasian lynx during their natural recolonization of southern Sweden.
  • Developed and implemented reproducible bioinformatic pipelines for RADseq and Fluidigm SNP data; produced all figures and analyses for peer-reviewed publications.
  • Extracted DNA from nearly 1,000 tissue samples using phenol–chloroform methods; optimised laboratory protocols for yield and consistency.
  • Trained and supervised masters students and interns in molecular laboratory techniques and genomic data analysis.
  • Authored and co-authored six peer-reviewed papers; presented research at international conferences in Croatia, Germany, and Finland.
2012 – 2015

Independent Business Analyst

Self-employed — Financial Services, UK/Australia
  • Sole responsibility for delivery of work streams including process mapping, requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Engaged and managed stakeholders from peer level to CIO level across complex, multi-departmental organisations.
2008 – 2012

Senior Consultant

Deloitte Consulting — UK & Australia
  • Led and delivered large-scale technology transformation projects for public- and private-sector clients in government, utilities, and telecoms.
  • Progressed from Analyst to Senior Consultant; held BCS ISEB Certificate in Business Analysis.
  • Specialised in stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and test management including training and UAT facilitation.
2006 – 2015

Programme Coordinator & Communications Committee Member

Snow Leopard Network — Global (intermittent)

Coordinated communication among globally dispersed conservation biologists; presented at the International Range-wide Snow Leopard Planning Conference, Beijing, 2008.

Selected Publications

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Availability

I am available for consulting projects, research collaborations, advisory roles, peer review, and speaking engagements. Remote and international engagements welcome.

Contact

🌍 US & EU based — remote & international engagements welcome