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February 2006 Society for Invertebrate Pathology Vol. 39, No. 1Experience: Resident Fellow, INRA, La Minière,France, 1984-1985; Research Associate, EuropeanParasite Laboratory (EPL)/USDA/ARS, Paris, France,1985-1987; Research Scientist, International Centre ofInsect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Kenya, 1989-present; lecturer in insect pathology, African RegionalPostgraduate in Insect Science (Ph.D. degree), ICIPE,1989-1995; Head of Entomopathology Unit, 1999-present.Memberships: Society of Invertebrate Pathology, 1986-present; member of endowment committee, 1997-1999;member of endowment committee and student awardscommittee, 2000; member at large, microbial division,1999-2000; member of student awards committee, 2001-present; New York Academy of Science; AfricanAssociation of Insect Scientists, served as treasurer from1989-1997; Entomological Society of Ontario.Interests: Bioprospecting for entomopathogens,microbial control of insect pests and disease vectors,interactions insect/plant/pathogen, delivery systems forpathogens.Nominee for Honorary Member1964, he has been working at the Boyce ThompsonInstitute where he has conducted research in thearea of insect pathology with particular emphasis ininsect virology and insect tissue culture. He rosequickly through the ranks and in 1992 was selectedto be the Charles E. Palm Distinguished Scientistand Virologist at the Boyce Thompson Institute.Although he retired in 2002, he remains very activeat the Institute.During his illustrious career, Dr. Granados haspublished more than 135 publications in highlyregarded journals, has edited three books, has over40 patents issued or pending (his patented cell line“High Five” will have major impact in medicine),has been involved in many leadership positions innational and international scientific societies, hasreceived numerous awards from scientificorganizations, and has served on scientific advisoryboards for industry and government panels. Hisawards include being elected as a Fellow in theEntomological Society of America, the AmericanSociety of Microbiology, and the AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of Science. Hehas received the Norvatis Recognition Award inEntomology, the L. O. Howard DistinguishedAchievement ESA Award, and the Award ofDistinction from the College of Agricultural andEnvironmental Sciences, University of California,Davis and was the Founders’ Lecturer honoringLois Miller at the 36 th Annual Meeting of SIP inBurlington, Vermont.He has mentored numerous graduatestudents, postdoctoral fellows, and visitingscientists and has been a positive role model forthese individuals. Moreover, he has served oneditorial boards for a number of leading journals inhis field and is active in community service such asin the Society for the Advancement of Chicanosand Native Americans in Science.Dr. Robert GranadosDr. Robert R. Granados graduated from the University ofCalifornia, Davis with a BS degree (Cum Laude) inEntomology and received the outstanding undergraduateaward from the Entomology Department in 1960. Aftergraduating from UC Davis, Dr. Granados continued hisgraduate education at the University of Wisconsin inMadison, receiving his Ph.D. degree in 1964. SincePage 20Dr. Granados has served the Society forInvertebrate Pathology well as an active member oncommittees and as an officer. His service to SIPincludes Treasurer (1986-1988), Vice President(1992-1994), President (1996-1998), and PastPresident (1996-1998). His committee serviceincludes being a member of the ProgramCommittee (1983-1989), Founders’ LectureshipCommittee (1983-1991), Publications Committee(1986-1989), By-Laws Committee (1991-2003),Endowment Committee (1986-1993), Meeting Site
February 2006 Society for Invertebrate Pathology Vol. 39, No. 1Committee (1990-1994), and Chair of the NominationsCommittee (2002-2005). He has served in many othercapacities for SIP. For his contributions in research,leadership in SIP, contributions to other scientificorganizations, service to community organizations andscientific journals, and mentorship of scientists, hisnomination as an Honorary Member is wholeheartedlysupported by the Executive Council of SIP.POSITIONS AVAILABLEInsect Pathologist: Faculty Position. The Departmentof Entomology and Plant Pathology at The University ofTennessee, Knoxville seeks candidates for a 12-mo.,tenure-track position in insect pathology. The successfulcandidate will establish a sustainable, grant driven,dynamic program in the application of insect pathologyto applied pest problems. Demonstrated expertise andinterest in invasive insects in North American ecosystemsis required. Initial appointment will be 100% researchwith the opportunity to advise graduate students.Candidates should have a Ph.D. with graduate or postdocexperience in insect pathology. Evaluation begins Mar.15, 2006. Details for application at:http://eppserver.ag.utk.edu/images/Position_Annoucement.pdf). The University of Tennessee is anEEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution inthe provision of its education and employment programand services.Contact information for applicants:Dr. Reid R. GerhardtDepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology2431 Center Dr.205 Ellington Plant Sciences BuildingUniversity of TennesseeKnoxville, TN 37996-4560rgerhard@utk.edu(865) 974-7956FAX (865) 974-4744Page 21Graduate student: Applications are invited to study fora Ph.D. degree in the School of Integrative Biology in thearea of host-virus interactions. One school-fundedscholarship is available. The Ph.D. candidate will use acombination of molecular genetic and invertebratechallenge model approaches to explore the molecularinteractions of viruses with either a prawn or Drosophilahost. Students with broad interests in virology, hostparasiteinteractions and vaccine development areencouraged to apply.The scholarship is open to Australian Citizens andPermanent Residents who hold a Honours I or IIAdegree in a relevant discipline. The scholarship isvalued at $18,837 per annum tax-exempt. Non-Australian residents may apply but will incurtuition fees of approx. $26,000 per annum. Formore information see the SIB websitewww.uq.edu.au/sib or contact:Dr Karyn JohnsonSchool of Integrative BiologyUniversity of QueenslandSt Lucia, 4072, AustraliaEmail: karynj@uq.edu.auPhone: +1 61 7 33651358Webpage:http://profiles.bacs.uq.edu.au/Karyn.Johnson.htmlPostdoctoral fellowship and graduate studentpositions available immediately in the ecology andenhancement of insect viruses as effective andenvironmentally benign biological control agentsagainst insect pests. There will be an opportunityfor field and laboratory research and in bothUniversity and Government Institutions in bothSault Ste Marie and Guelph. For postdocsappointments in viral ecology contact Dr. JennyCory (Algoma University) atjenny.cory@algomau.ca; in viral expression of hostgenes contact Dr. Basil Arif (Great Lakes ForestryResearch Centre) at barif@NRCan.gc.ca or inprogramming misexpression of viral genes contactDr. Peter Krell (University of Guelph) atpkrell@uoguelph.ca. Postdoc fellowship applicants,with expertise in any of ecology, virology andmolecular biology should provide a complete CVincluding educational background, a list ofpublications/communications, relevant researchexperience and the names and contact informationfrom three individuals familiar with their researchabilities. Potential students should provide anupdated transcript and a written statement outliningtheir career aspirations and the reason for theirinterest in this program. Written applications can besent to Dr. Peter Krell, Department of Molecularand Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, GuelphON Canada N1G 2W1Contact information for applicants:Dr. Peter KrellDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology
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