About Trace DNA
Our Story
TraceDNA was founded in 2024 after winning the grand prize of XPRIZE Rainforest competition. Our goal is to apply and scale our winning solution to aid in documenting and preserving biodiversity. We aim to continuously develop new protocols and technologies that we can deliver to any part of the world. We believe in helping people and communities to implement their own work spaces and laboratories on site . Following all biodiversity measuring standards, we provide high quality, fast on-site biodiversity monitoring and measuring services that will suite your needs.
Our Technology
We use the latest tools and technologies to develop our products and pipelines. Our portable labs and facilities are equipped with the latest equipment and software, and our team of scientists and researchers have many years of experience in developing solutions for conservation genetics.
Whether you are an existing lab that needs hands-on training to conduct field lab work or have a project that could use an on-site lab, we are here to help.
Please follow team Limelight Rainforest in XPRIZE rainforest competition to see us in action.
Our Values
At Trace DNA, we put people and environment first. Environmental DNA is a non-invasive method to identify species in an area. In addition, all of our methods are open, transparent and reproducible. We believe that everyone should have access to a laboratory anywhere in the world. We make it happen by bringing the lab to you.
Meet the Founding Team
Niyomi House, Ph.D.
Niyomi House, Ph.D.
Niyomi House, Ph.D.
As the founder and CEO of the company, Niyomi is primarily interested in sharing her knowledge in eDNA and conservation genomics to advance and accelerate measuring biodiversity in remote localities across the world. She has worked in academia over the past 12 years. She received her Ph.D. in zoology and cellular and molecular biology from the University of Florida and was a NSF postdoctoral research fellow in biology in 2022.
James House, CPA
Niyomi House, Ph.D.
Niyomi House, Ph.D.
James acts as the chief financial officer of TraceDNA and is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience working in both public and cooperate accounting. He most recently served as the controller for the University of Florida Foundation. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from the Michigan State University.