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Dr. Jason Gibbs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He also serves as the Curator of the J. B. Wallis / R. E. Roughley Museum of Entomology (WRME), a significant center for the study of bee biodiversity. His work is central to advancing knowledge in wild bee systematics, phylogenetics, and conservation. PhD in Biology, York University, Canada MSc in Botany, University of Toronto, Canada BSc in Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada His research focuses on the diversity, taxonomy, and conservation of wild bees , particularly halictid and panurgine bees. He employs integrative taxonomic approaches , combining morphological, molecular, and ecological data to resolve species boundaries and evolutionary relationships. His work extends to pollinator ecology , examining how habitat management, agricultural practices, and landscape changes affect bee communities and pollination services. He is deeply involved in bee conservation , including the rediscovery of rare species and the development of habitat strategies to support pollinators in human-modified landscapes. The trends in his recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on systematics and alpha-taxonomy , with numerous revisions of bee genera and checklists of regional faunas. He frequently uses DNA barcoding and phylogenomics to address taxonomic challenges. Additionally, his work explores pollination dynamics in agricultural systems , particularly in blueberry and other crops, assessing the roles of wild versus managed bees. There is a consistent theme of habitat enhancement and conservation across his research, with studies on floral strips, prairie restoration, and the impacts of land-use change. Dr. Gibbs is actively involved in mentoring and training the next generation of entomologists. His lab includes several graduate students and highly qualified personnel who contribute to his diverse research projects, as indicated by the asterisked names in his publications. He leads the Gibbs Wild Bee Lab, which is dedicated to understanding bee diversity and evolution. The lab combines field research with molecular and morphological analyses, and maintains close ties with the WRME museum, which serves as a vital resource for specimen-based research and education.

• Entomology
• Wild Bee Taxonomy
• Integrative Taxonomy
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Sarah D. Kocher is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University, affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics. Her lab integrates evolutionary genomics, neurobiology, and ecology to study social behavior in bees. Research Interests: Evolution of social behavior in halictid bees and treehoppers Molecular and ecological drivers of social polymorphism Neurogenomic architecture of collective behaviors Host-microbe interactions in social insects Developmental and evolutionary trade-offs in sociality Recent Article Trends: Her work from 2023-2016 focuses on eusociality in sweat bees, social network dynamics, hormonal regulation of behavior, and genomic mechanisms underlying social evolution. Keywords span Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Behavioral Ecology . Scientific Awards: HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar Packard Fellowship NIH New Innovator Award Graduate Students: Includes Ian Traniello (Lewis-Sigler Scholar), Dee Ruttenberg (QCB), Kennedy Saitoti (EEB), Charlotte Knopp (EEB), Michelle White (EEB), Daniel Cardona (EEB), Fiona Corcoran (EEB), and Micah Fletcher (QCB). Labs & Collaborations: The Kocher Lab at Princeton collaborates with institutions like the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and University of Missouri. They develop tools like NAPS for behavioral tracking and integrate fieldwork with genomic analysis.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
• Social Behavior
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Andrea Lucky is an Associate Professor in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) in Gainesville, FL. Her work focuses on insect systematics, biodiversity, and ecological interactions across diverse taxa, including ants, mayflies, bees, beetles, and wasps. She contributes extensively to the Featured Creatures collection, providing accessible yet scientifically rigorous profiles for both academic and lay audiences. PhD in Entomology from University of Florida Specialist in Hymenoptera systematics Her research interests span ant colony dynamics, pollinator ecology, aquatic insect roles in ecosystem health, and biological control of invasive species. She investigates chemical defenses in native ants against invasives, the agricultural importance of tropical pollinators, and the ecological impacts of burrowing mayflies in freshwater systems. Recent publications highlight her work on ant taxonomy (2020), mayfly ecosystem contributions (2019), giant honey bee defense (2019), and invasive species interactions (2019). These studies reflect her commitment to understanding insect roles in both natural and human-impacted environments. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, her collaborative work demonstrates expertise in species identification, life cycle analysis, and conservation-oriented research. She actively contributes to extension publications that bridge academic research with practical applications in agriculture and natural resource management.

• Insect Systematics
• Entomology
• Nematology
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Rachel Mallinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida (UF/IFAS). Her work focuses on pollinator ecology and conservation, particularly examining interactions between pollinators and agricultural systems. University of Florida, Department of Entomology and Nematology Pollinator Ecology and Conservation Specialist Her research spans three key areas: Pollinator Conservation : Investigating strategies to enhance pollinator habitats in urban and agricultural landscapes, including overcoming barriers to pollinator gardening in homeowners' associations. Pesticide Risk Assessment : Evaluating pesticide exposure pathways and sublethal effects on pollinators, particularly during blueberry pollination periods. Native Bee Biology : Authoring detailed profiles on Florida's native bees including sweat bees, miner bees, and invasive species like the giant resin bee. Key publications include: Guidelines for pesticide selection during blueberry bloom (2021) Best practices for residential pollinator gardening (2022) Comparative studies on managed vs wild pollinator contributions (2018) Her outreach efforts through the UF/IFAS Extension program emphasize practical applications for growers and homeowners, promoting balanced approaches to pest management that protect pollinator populations.

• Pollinator Ecology
• Pollinator Conservation
• Pesticide Toxicology
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Charles A Blatti III serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor within the Biomedical and Translational Sciences program at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His academic role includes instructing advanced coursework such as BSE 686 - Data Science Project (Longitudinal), reflecting his integration of computational methodologies into biomedical education. Affiliated with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), he contributes to projects advancing cancer evolution research toolboxes. Dr. Blatti's research spans computational biology and bioinformatics with emphases on genomic analysis, machine learning applications in biomedicine, and systems-level understanding of disease mechanisms. His work bridges gene regulatory network modeling, cancer genomics (particularly prostate cancer), viral immunology (influenza and SARS-CoV-2), and neurogenomic responses to social behavior. He develops explainable AI frameworks for genomic data interpretation and investigates transcriptional disruptions across diverse biological contexts. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent innovation in computational approaches for biomedical data, with recent work focusing on machine learning-driven identification of disease mechanisms, cross-species genomic comparisons, and tools for interpretable genomic analysis. His research demonstrates strong translational potential in cancer therapeutics, infectious disease response, and precision medicine applications. No scientific awards were documented in the provided information. While specific advising details and grant funding were not disclosed, Dr. Blatti's involvement in NCSA-affiliated cancer evolution projects indicates collaborative research efforts. His longitudinal data science course suggests active mentorship in computational biomedical training. Dr. Blatti participates in NCSA initiatives advancing cancer evolution research toolboxes, indicating engagement with high-performance computing resources for genomic analysis. His work connects clinical medicine with computational innovation through the Carle Illinois College of Medicine's translational framework.

• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
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