October 2024 Visit Malawi Masato Nikaido and Mitsuto Aibara
From October 12th to 25th, 2024, Masato Nikaido and Mitsuto Aibara visited Malawi. Conducted environmental DNA experiments with local researchers and technicians at the DNA lab at Chancellor College, University of Malawi. Successfully transferred technology to local researchers and technicians by jointly carrying out almost all steps of environmental DNA analysis and sharing manuals. Shared knowledge about fish species that are likely to be included in environmental DNA by inspecting Chirundu in Chembe village and conducting a fish layer survey.