Csiba, László

Job Title

DNA Bank Manager

Department

Jodrell

Section

Molecular Systematics

Science Teams:

Joined Kew:

2001 (1997)

Foreign Language(s):

Hungarian

Qualifications & Appointments

MSc, Nyugat-Magyarországi Egyetem (Hungary), 1987

Dip. Hort. (Kew), 2001

Role

To co-manage the DNA Bank, and provide technical support in the molecular systematics lab.

This includes DNA Bank Database administration, training visitors in extraction methods, liaising with the South African DNA Bank, undertaking genetic resources exchange according to CBD & CITES regulations, and providing molecular laboratory technical support.

Projects

Selected Earlier Publications

  • Cheek, M. & Csiba, L. (2002). A revision of the Psychotria chalconeura complex (Rubiaceae) in Guineo-Congolian Africa. Kew Bull. 57: 375-387.
  • Cheek, M. , Gosline, G. & Csiba, L. (2002). A new species of Rhaptopetalum (Scytopetalaceae) from western Cameroon. Kew Bull. 57: 661-667.
  • Cheek, M. & Csiba, L. (2002). A new species of Impatiens (Balsaminaceae) from western Cameroon. Kew Bull. 57: 669-674.
  • Cheek, M., Csiba, L. & Bridson, D.M. (2002). A new species of Coffea (Rubiaceae) from western Cameroon. Kew Bull. 57: 675-680.

Scientific Research & Data

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