Trusted expert eDNA analysis for biodiversity monitoring

We understand that working with eDNA might not be second nature yet – from survey design to results interpretation, we lead you every step of the way. The eDNA Consultancy team are experts in eDNA survey planning, molecular ecology and spatial data analysis. We’re here to help you navigate your eDNA project, identify meaningful insights, and provide you with the evidence that maximises your project's impact.

We work as partners, - we’ve been told it’s like having your own in-house molecular team, and provide tailored eDNA services to underpin your conservation goals.

As specialists in spatial analysis and applying eDNA data to occupancy modelling and habitat connectivity frameworks, we’re well-placed to guide ambitious conservation initiatives. Beyond research, we’re committed to knowledge sharing – delivering training for researchers, students, and organisations worldwide. By combining cutting-edge science with practical applications, The eDNA Consultancy is at the forefront of integrating molecular tools into global biodiversity monitoring and management.

How we help

We provide tailored eDNA survey design, lab analysis, data interpretation, and training, giving you robust evidence to support confident conservation decisions.

Baseline surveys and biodiversity monitoring

Rare species detection and tracking of non-native species

eDNA survey design

Community Science Projects

Training and academic supervision

Consultancy support on funding applications

How it works

Whether you need a single species detection or a full biodiversity assessment, we make molecular monitoring easy. Our services are flexible – you can use the whole package or just the elements you need.

We provide sterile single use sample kits for most environments. We have designed these kits with the field surveyor in mind, they are lightweight, portable and have been used by community scientists, ecologists and eDNA practitioners for sampling in a range of aquatic and terrestrial environments. If our kits aren’t the best method to collect your sample we’ll work with you to devise something better, that is sterile, standardised and straightforward to safely preserve the eDNA.

Get in touch

Send us an email with your project idea. Let us know about your site, your species of interest, or your project goals. We’ll help choose the right approach – qPCR, metabarcoding, or both.

Project call

We'll assign your project the most appropriate eDNA expert. They'll be in touch to learn more about your project's aims and budget.

We’ll design a scientifically robust sampling strategy that fits your site, timeline, and budget.

Project design

We can collect the samples for you, train your team, or send you simple field kits with instructions and an optional training webinar for community scientists. Post them back to us for analysis.

Sample collection

Laboratory analysis

Reporting

Once you’ve sent your samples back to us, we extract DNA, amplify it, and use our best-practice protocols to detect single-species, or specific groups (such as fish or mammals).

You’ll receive your results via email and through an interactive app, with a follow-up call to guide you through the outcomes. Your raw data files are available – ready for funders, partners, or publications.

“Based on recommendations from others, the Somerset Wildlife Trust let a contract for an extensive eel DNA survey to the eDNA Consultancy […] what particularly struck us was Laura's enthusiasm and clear enjoyment of her work. The Somerset Wildlife Trust would have no hesitation in recommending The eDNA Consultancy with regard to carrying out similar work.”

What our clients say about us

“I was so lucky to work alongside Laura, who taught me everything I needed to know to develop my work. She had the patience to walk me through the techniques without letting me get sidetracked by the imposter pressure an ecologist feels when they walk into a lab. I will forever be grateful.”

Angeliki Savvantoglou (PhD) University of the West of England

Jane Brookhouse (Project coordinator) Somerset Wildlife Trust

"Thank you so much for your patience and invaluable support – you have made the project much easier to deliver."

Anita Soloman (Sustainable Development Officer) Lower Medway Internal Drainage Board