Tired of uninformed virology news from mainstream media? In this video youtu.be/wC8ObD2W4Rk I explain the properties of the #SARSCoV2 UK variant and why claims that it is more transmissible are not supported by experimental data #trustsciencenotscientists

In their latest episode the TWiVers review Biden’s national strategy for the #COVID19 responses and pandemic preparedness, and an evaluation of the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test for #SARS_CoV_2 infection bit.ly/2NoNtZi #TWiV

QPX gets a real name! Soon in Protist! Congratulations Sabrina GY Chris Brianik and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at SBU Marine Animal Disease Lab! "Erection of a New Genus and Species for the Pathogen of Hard Clams ‘Quahog Parasite Unknown’ (QPX): Mucochytrium quahogii gen. nov., sp. nov." labyrinthulomycetes

First (co) first author paper just came out: Erection of a New Genus and Species for the Pathogen of Hard Clams ‘Quahog Parasite Unknown’ (QPX): Mucochytrium quahogii gen. nov., sp. nov Proud to have been part of this accomplishment. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Happy office pet caught molting.

Job posting for the marine animal disease lab at Stonybrook University

Happy to announce the publication of a fun side project started with Justin Bopp and a few undergrad researchers investigating a highly prevalent (100%) gill parasite, Bdelloura candida that can occupy 14% of a crabs fill surface area. #horseshoecrabs #parasites

When #reviewer2 is your new favorite person.

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I'm defending my PhD concerning oyster disease, immunity and general performance this Wednesday at 9:45 am. ive sent the zoom link to several ppl but if you are interested in attending please message/ email me and I'll send you the link.

2/4 data chapters published. #oysters #aquaculture #triploids