Research ProfileI am a PhD candidate at Murdoch University, Western Australia, affiliated with Cryptick Lab and the Harry Butler Institute.
My research focuses on investigating the population structure of ticks from a systematic perspective. Specifically, my current project is using ddRADseq to analyse the population genetic structures of Amblyomma triguttatum 
(ornate kangaroo tick) and other significant species. I integrate this genetic data with environmental and microbial information to gain a comprehensive understanding of these species in their ecosystems.
My research aims to provide further insight into how ticks and tick-borne pathogens are spread throughout a landscape, particularly in Australia where a significant knowledge gap is present.
Barton, X.
Supervisors: A/Prof. Charlotte Oskam, A/Prof. Shane Tobe
Egan, S., Ruiz-Aravena, M., Austen, J., Barton, X., Comte, S., Hamilton, D., Hamede, R., Ryan, U., Irwin, P., Jones, M., and Oskam, C.
2020 | PathogensGuides for custom bioinformatics pipelines used for ddRADseq population genetics data during my PhD.
Title: High Molecular Weight DNA Purification from Arthropods
A WA biosecurity project that aims to understand the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cattle industry workers and establish a baseline for distribution and population structure of ticks around cattle farms.
Use citizen science website iNaturalist to help map ticks across Western Australia.
Go to Project Page or How to Sign Up
eMail: x.barton@murdoch.edu.au
ORCID: 0000-0002-5783-4941
Github: XWBarton