Rob Currie, University of Manitoba

Research

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The biology, physiology and behaviour of honey bees The impact and management of stressors affecting colony health Honey bee nutrition Pollination by managed and native pollinators

Latest papers

Common viral infections inhibit egg laying in honey bee queens and are linked to premature supersedure
Scientific Reports · 2024

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Common viral infections inhibit egg laying in honey bee queens and are linked to premature supersedure

Abigail Chapman, Alison McAfee, David R. Tarpy, Julia D. Fine, Zoe Rempel, Kira Peters, R. William Currie, Leonard J. Foster

Scientific Reports202414 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66286-5 PMID: 39068210

Frequent collaborators

Department of Entomology
SCARP
Michael Smith Laboratories

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Leonard Foster

Michael Smith Laboratories

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Ann McAfee

SCARP

1 shared papers, latest 2024

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: The biology, physiology and behaviour of honey bees Dear Professor Currie, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Common viral infections inhibit egg laying in honey bee queens and are linked to premature supersedure" (2024), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]