Ever wondered how the wildlife of the coldest continent on Earth is coping with climate change? Dr. Jane Younger's work dives deep into the DNA of Antarctic predators, revealing how these resilient creatures are adapting to changes at the bottom of the world. Her passion for conservation and love of icy places is matched only by her dedication to science.

With expeditions that have taken her across the Southern Ocean, from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia to Antarctica's Ross Sea, Jane has not only discovered new species but revolutionised our understanding of penguin biodiversity. Beyond her research, she is supporting and training the next generation of Antarctic scientists by creating opportunities for women to gain expedition experience in a notoriously male-dominated field, helping to break down barriers and foster a more inclusive future for polar research.

Jane holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania (2016) and has completed fellowships at the University of Oxford and Loyola University Chicago. She held a group leader position at the University of Bath before returning to Tasmania in 2022. She is currently a Lecturer of Southern Ocean Vertebrate Ecology at UTAS and Senior Editor of the journal Ecology & Evolution.