Dr Jo Wilbraham
Principal Curator; SCiC Algae, Bryophytes, Lichens
Department: Collections
Division: Algae, Fungi and Plants
Summary
In my current role as Principal Curator I lead the curatorial team for the Algae, Bryophyte, Lichen and Slime Mould Collections; a major research resource of over 2 million specimens. I directly manage the Moss Herbarium which, with over 700,000 specimens, is one of the largest collections of its kind in the world and represents a critical source of biodiversity data. I have expertise in seaweeds, freshwater algal groups and bryophytes, focusing on taxonomy, biodiversity and conservation research. I deliver a range of public outreach and teaching activities including university lectures and training courses.
Qualifications
Degrees
- Ph.D., University of Reading, United Kingdom, 2021 - 2022
- M.Sc., The University of Edinburgh & The Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2003 - 2004
- B.Sc. (Hons) 2:1, The University of Durham, United Kingdom, 2000 - 2003
Academic
- Principal Curator (Mosses) and Curator in Charge of Algae, Bryophytes & Lichens, Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom, 2024 - ongoing
Highlighted publications
- Brodie J, Wilbraham J, Maggs CA, Baldock L, Bunker F, Mieszkowska N, Scanlan C, Tittley I, Wilkinson M, Yesson C (2023) Red List for British seaweeds: evaluating the IUCN methodology for non-standard marine organisms. Biodiversity and Conservation 32, 3825 - 3843. doi: 10.1007/s10531-023-02649-0
- Cottier-Cook E, Lim PE, Mallinson S, Yahya N, Poong SW, Wilbraham J, Nagabhatla N, Brodie J (2023) Striking a balance: wild stock protection and the future of our seaweed industries. Striking a balance: wild stock protection and the future of our seaweed industries. United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies Policy Brief
- Wilbraham J (2022) Taxonomic revision of the Orthotrichaceae (Bryophyta) of sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Hawkins J (Eds).
Highlighted publications
- Brodie J, Wilbraham J, Maggs CA, Baldock L, Bunker F, Mieszkowska N, Scanlan C, Tittley I, Wilkinson M, Yesson C (2023) Red List for British seaweeds: evaluating the IUCN methodology for non-standard marine organisms. Biodiversity and Conservation 32, 3825 - 3843. doi: 10.1007/s10531-023-02649-0
- Cottier-Cook E, Lim PE, Mallinson S, Yahya N, Poong SW, Wilbraham J, Nagabhatla N, Brodie J (2023) Striking a balance: wild stock protection and the future of our seaweed industries. Striking a balance: wild stock protection and the future of our seaweed industries. United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies Policy Brief
- Wilbraham J (2022) Taxonomic revision of the Orthotrichaceae (Bryophyta) of sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Hawkins J (Eds).