Dr. Bartlett will speak on the topic of genetic diversity.

“My work integrates across ecological and evolutionary biology using techniques spanning mathematical models to field studies. My current focus explores how changes in host ecology affect the ecology of their infectious diseases, and consequences for both pathogen and host evolution. I apply this to managed apiculture in an effort to assist beekeepers in maintaining viable honeybee populations, and includes nutrition, ecotoxicology, and wider integration with agroecology from the perspective of a pests & pathogens biologist.”

Amy represents Dalan, who recently announced the Vaccine for American Foul Brood. She is a field technician and leads beekeeper relations at Dalan. Previously, Amy spent 7 years with the USDA studying honeybee nutrition, microbiome, pathogens and toxin exposure. She holds a BS in Wildlife Conservation and Management and a MS in Entomology, both from the University of Arizona. Amy enjoys traveling the US in her self-converted camper van with her dog Miles and tending to her personal honeybee hives.

In this presentation, she will discuss how the world’s first vaccine for bees works, how to administer it and what conditional licensing means.