Tag: Odum School of Ecology
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What causes disease outbreaks?
New research finds large-scale, zoonotic outbreaks are driven by different factors.
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Assistant professor talks effect of light pollution on West Nile virus
Richard Hall, an assistant professor in the Odum School of Ecology, was recently quoted in…
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Model provides clues about Guinea worm transmission
The findings were recently published in the International Journal for Parasitology.
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Professor discusses future flu seasons in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Pejman Rohani, a professor in the Odum School of Ecology, was recently quoted in a…
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Exhibit highlights Georgia Museum of Natural History bivalve collection
Mollusca: Bivalvia is on view in the display cabinets in the lobby of the Odum…
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Using community science to illuminate firefly habitats in metro Atlanta
About 1500 people signed up for the project.
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Infectious Disease Fellow made most of year at UGA
Army War College colonel wraps up yearlong Senior Service College Fellowship.
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Asymptomatic pertussis more common than believed
New study challenges long-standing assumptions about disease severity in infants.
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Why I Give: John Drake
Name: John Drake Position: Distinguished Research Professor, associate dean for academic affairs and graduate program…
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Two UGA students named 2021 Udall Scholars
They were recognized for their commitment to environmental issues.
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Targeted methods to control the spread of COVID-19
New research analyzes more palatable alternatives to pandemic mandates.
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Charter Lecture highlights Regents’ Professors’ research
From biological aging to the ‘Nuremberg women,’ they outline their work.
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Odum professor discusses modeling of COVID pandemic
John Drake, the associate dean for academic affairs and a Distinguished Research Professor in the…
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2021 Postdoctoral Research Awards
2021 Postdoctoral Research Award Recipients Created in 2011, these awards recognize the remarkable contributions of…
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UGA to establish national NIH-funded center to fight flu
The contract will establish the Center for Influenza Disease and Emergence Research.
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Claire Teitelbaum
Ph.D. student aims to better understand all the ways that nature “works.”
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New fish species named in honor of UGA ecologists
Mary and Bud Freeman have worked for decades on fish and their ecosystems.
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Altizer named interim dean of Odum School of Ecology
Current associate dean has strong record of teaching, research and administration.
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UGA professor, alumnus are among 2021 ESA Fellows
ESA Fellows are chosen for their outstanding contributions to ecological research and discovery, communication, education…
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Virtual Charter Lecture to feature Regents’ Professors
April 6 lecture is free and open to the public.
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New program connects K-12 students with nature
Backyard Critters is a new program from UGA student organization EcoReach.
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Disease Detectives
UGA is looking for clues about how ecology could help prevent the next pandemic.
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Unusual flu season linked to more transmissible strain
UGA research on the 2019-2020 season has implications for vaccination strategies.
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Odum IT director enjoys school’s sense of community
Brian Perkins continues to support students, staff during pandemic.
