Seminar "Bee Health: Host-parasite interactions and landscape complexity" by Dr. Antoine Lecocq, University of Copenhagen

Dear All,

Ecology and Evolution (Mikheyev) Unit would like to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Antoine Lecocq.
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Date: Monday, April 11th, 2015
Time:11:00-12:00
Venue: Seminar Room C016, Lab1
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Speaker: Dr. Antoine Lecocq, University of Copenhagen
Title: " Bee Health: Host-parasite interactions and landscape complexity  ".
Abstract:

Research relating to the honey bee is inevitably a multi-faceted affair. Its eusocial nature, domestication by man and value in providing crucial ecosystem services are all topics worthy of investigation. The colony losses reported worldwide in the last decade served as a catalyst for more research to be aimed at elucidating some of the mysteries surrounding this most studied of insects. As the results of numerous investigations trickled in, scientists around the world started to get a sense of the various threats faced by honey bees while at the same time becoming more aware of the role humans played in their decline. Pathogens and parasites including bacteria, fungi, viruses, mites and insects have now been mostly described. More recently the effects of pesticides, land use changes and numerous interactions are unfolding to create a more complete picture. This presentation reflects a combination of experimental and descriptive research at the colony, smaller social group and individual levels as well as in a greater pollinator context. Its aim is to confirm and deepen our understanding of the biology and life-history of the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera.

We hope to see many of you at the seminar.

Sincerely,
Yoko Fujitomi
Ecology and Evolution (Mikheyev) Unit