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February 2006 Society for Invertebrate Pathology Vol. 39, No. 12000): Division leader, ‘Molecular Pathogen Ecology’.1998-1999, visiting scientist, Department of Zoology,University of British Columbia, Canada (host JudyMyers). 2004, visiting fellowship, Department ofVirology, Wageningen University (host: Just Vlak).2005 – current. Canada Research Chair (Tier I)‘Molecular ecology of insects and their viral pathogens’.Professor of Biology, Algoma University College(Laurentian University): visiting scientist Great LakesForestry Centre, Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada.Heterogeneity in insect-pathogen systems.Multitrophic interactions involvingentomopathogens. Insect ecology and theapplication of ecological theory to pest control inforestry and agriculture using pathogens.Interactions between biological control agents.Ecological risk assessment of novel pest controlagents.Memberships:Society for Invertebrate Pathology, 1986 to present.British Ecological Society, 1981 – present.Royal Entomological Society, 1981 – present.Ecological Society of America, 1999 – present.Entomological Society of America, 1999 - present.Society for the Study of Evolution, 1999 - present.Association of Applied Biologists 1981-1998.Professional activities:Editorial board, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, Jan.2000 - present.Editorial board, Biological Control, April 2000-2004 and2005 - present.Member, baculovirus study group, InternationalCommittee on the Taxonomy of Viruses, 2005 – present.Chair, Biocontrol of pests and diseases and riskassessment of GMOs. NERC/CEH Core Scienceprogramme 6, 1995-2000.NERC Panel II promotion board (higher scientific officerto senior scientific officer) 2000-2003.Trustee, Society for Invertebrate Pathology, July 1996-July 2000.Advisor CEN233/WG3 Drafting monitoring andguidance standards for release of geneticallymodified baculoviruses. (European Community)1995-1998.Working Group on monitoring genetically modifiedmicroorganisms, Advisory Committee for Releases intothe Environment (ACRE) (UK) 1994-1998.Organizer, Symposium on 'Insect Virus Ecology', Societyfor Invertebrate Pathology, Mexico, August 2000.Co-organizer, Symposium on the ‘Ecology of GeneticallyModified Organisms’, INTECOL, Florence, July 1998.Organizing Committee, BCPC conference, ‘MicrobialInsecticides: novelty or necessity’. Warwick, April 1997.Co-organizer of first international conference on Bacillusthuringiensis, Oxford, July 1991 (and co-editor ofresulting book).Interests: Ecology and evolution of insect viruses andtheir hosts. Host resistance and pathogen virulence.Page 14Dr. Andreas LindeEducation:Diploma (Biology) 1987, University of Bonn,Germany; Ph.D. (Zoology, Entomology) 1990,University of Bonn; Doctoral Thesis: “The invasionmechanism of entomopathogenic microsporidia”.Memberships:I joined the Society for Invertebrate Pathology in1990, and since then I have missed only onemeeting (Spain, 1996). SIP meetings are aninspiration and stimulation for my work - and ameeting of friends, too. Besides SIP, I am memberof the Society for Protozoology (1995–present), theGerman Society for General and AppliedEntomology (1987-present), the Organization forTropical Studies (1995-present), and the GermanSociety for Parasitology (1990-present).Professional Activities:In the German Soc. for Gen. and Appl. EntomologyI serve as Vice Trustee (2000-present) and ViceChair of the Division on Insect Microbials.Besides being an invited reviewer for severaljournals, I am member of the Editorial Board ofBiocontrol Science and Technology (2001-present).
February 2006 Society for Invertebrate Pathology Vol. 39, No. 1In the SIP, I served as Vice Chair and Chair of theMicrosporidia Division (1997-2000), and as member ofthe Awards and Student Contest Committee (2001-present). Since 2005, I am also member of theMembership Committee.At home, I served as Dean of the Faculty of Forestry ofthe University of Applied Sciences at Eberswalde (2003-2005) and as a permanent member of the ScholarshipSelection Committee of the Foundation of the GermanPeople (1998-present).Professional Experience:-Internship ICIPE Nairobi /Kenya (1984): Assistance inresearch projects on Phlebotomus sp. as vectors for CalaAzar; Research on the natural antagonists (parasitoids,microbials) of stem borers.-Teaching Assistant (Entomology / Parasitology)University of Bonn (1985-1987): Medical Entomology;Antagonists of Plutella xylostella, first contact withmicrosporidia.-Research Assistant (Entomology) University of Bonn(1988-1990): Project on the invasion mechanism ofmicrosporidia and the interaction with the host insect onthe cellular level.-Assistant Professor (Zoology, Forest Entomology)University of Munich (1991-1994): Research work on theuse of microbials (B.t.k., microsporidia) for the control offorest insects and on the tri-trophic interactions (plantinsect-pathogen).-Full Professor (Applied Ecology) University of AppliedSciences Eberswalde (1994-present)-Research work on the microsporidia of Lymantriadispar; Taxonomic studies (electron microscopy),ecological studies (interaction with the host,transmission); research on invertebrates (e.g. carabidbeetles) as indicators for the status of forest ecosystems.-Visiting Professor at the University of Illinois and theIllinois Natural History Survey in Champaign-Urbana(multiple visits since 1995), and a Visiting Scientist tothe USDA Forest Service (multiple visits since 1996) andthe Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.-Since 1995, a joint project on the microsporidia ofLymantria dispar (gypsy moth) allowed me to work withseveral partner institutions in Austria, Czech and SlovakRepublic, Poland, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Bulgaria. Iregard the scientific exchange (e.g. visiting scientists inmy lab) with these countries as very important.Interests:My research field is applied ecology and spans the fieldof biological control, in particular research onMicrosporidia, and population ecology. I started to workin insect pathology in 1985, when I investigated virusPage 15und protozoa of an agricultural pest, Plutellaxylostella. In 1991, I moved to the Department ofForestry to work on tri-trophic interactions of forestpest insects, allelochemicals, and pathogens (virus,B.t., microsporidia). My recent work concentrateson the interaction of pathogens with forest insects.The aim of my work is to use this knowledge forthe regulation of insect populations. The idea is toreduce the number of insects, but not eradicatethem. This is the core of our long-term joint projectwith the USDA Forest Service and the IllinoisNatural History Survey and our European partners.Besides the research on microbial insectantagonists, I investigate the interaction of insectswith host plants. Furthermore, I try to establish asystem for predatory insects (carabid beetles) asindicators for the functionality and naturalness offorest ecosystems.Nominees for TreasurerDr. James (Jimmy) BecnelEducation: 1976, B.S. Biology, Tulane University,New Orleans, LA; 1981, M.S. Zoology, McNeeseState University, Lake Charles, LA; 1989, Ph.D.Medical Entomology, University of Florida,Gainesville, FL.Research Experience: 1991-present: LeadScientist and Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS,Gainesville, FL; 1985-1991: Microbiologist,USDA, ARS, Gainesville, FL; 1981-1985:Microbiologist, USDA, ARS, Lake Charles, LA.
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