The Stephen J. O'Brien Award for the best student paper published in AGA's Journal honors Dr. O'Brien's many years of service as Chief Editor of the Journal. This year, nine articles in Volume 111 that were first-authored by a student were considered, and the award presented to Tolulope Perrin-Stowe for her article, Prion Protein Gene (PRNP) Sequences Suggest Differing Vulnerability to Chronic Wasting Disease for Florida Key Deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) and Columbian White-Tailed Deer (O. v. leucurus) (Tolulope I N Perrin-Stowe, Yasuko Ishida, Emily E Terrill, Brian C Hamlin, Linda Penfold, Lara M Cusack, Jan Novakofski, Nohra E Mateus-Pinilla, Alfred L Roca). JHered 2020. 111-6, pp 564-572. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhered/esaa040
The evaluation committee had the following comments on this top-ranked article:
"Interesting study of prion resistance variants. Clearly laid-out, very well-written and concise. The analyses were sound. Findings have direct applicability for conservation efforts.
This issue of Journal of Heredity spotlights the aquatic environment in all is glory, from the scale of copopod splash pools to that of entire coral reefs.
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This course hosted 25-30 students, especially welcoming to participants from African countries, and 15-20 faculty from around the world. The course featured the latest methods, interpretations, and applications of genetic/genomic analyses for the conservation of endangered species, and the faculty shared their expertise in technologies, research strategies, and translation featuring population-based studies.
https://conservationgenetics.
Read the final report on the conference here to see what you missed!
This two-day workshop will be part of the 25th Biennial Marine Mammal Conference in Perth this year, accommodating up to 150 experts and novices. It will focus on advancements in marine mammal genomics, highlighting novel methods and applications in evolution, conservation, and emerging diseases, and integrating genomics with traditional knowledge.
https://www.smmconference.org/
Do you want to create interdisciplinary teaching resources for inclusive undergraduate evolution education? The Resources for Inclusive Evolution Education (#RIE2) working group is looking for participants to do just that! Apply now by filling out this google form! Deadline is 5 p.m. PT on May 28, 2024 #ScienceEducation #EvolutionEducation #TeachingEvolution
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