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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Investigating Ecuadorian Species and Habitats

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Investigating Ecuadorian Species and Habitats

Lauren Augustine, Saint Louis Zoo
Mark Wanner, Saint Louis Zoo
Luis Coloma, Centro Jambatu
Carmen Ulloa, Missouri Botanical Garden
Nora Oleas, Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica

A Synthesis of Patterns and Mechanisms of Diversity and Forest Change in the Andes: A Global Biodiversity Hotspot

A Synthesis of Patterns and Mechanisms of Diversity and Forest Change in the Andes: A Global Biodiversity Hotspot

J. Sebastian Tello, Missouri Botanical Garden
Jonathan Myers, WashU (Biology)
Selene Baez, Escuela Politécnica Nacional del Ecuador

Biological Inventory and Conservation of Arevik National Park and Zangezur Sanctuary, Armenia

Biological Inventory and Conservation of Arevik National Park and Zangezur Sanctuary, Armenia

Robbie Hart, Missouri Botanical Garden
Jim Miller, Missouri Botanical Garden
Mark Wanner, Saint Louis Zoo

Data-driven Conservation of the Critically Endangered Diademed Sifaka (Propithecus diadema) and the Black and White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata) Living in Fragmented Habitats

Data-driven Conservation of the Critically Endangered Diademed Sifaka (Propithecus diadema) and the Black and White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata) Living in Fragmented Habitats

Emily Wroblewski, WashU (Anthropology)
Krista Milich, WashU (Anthropology)
Giovanna Bonadonna, WashU (Anthropology)
Patricia Becerra Mendoza, WashU (Anthropology)

Armand Randrianasolo, Missouri Botanical Garden
Robbie Hart, Missouri Botanical Garden
Fortunat Rakotoarivony, Missouri Botanical Garden

Karen Freeman, Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group
Ingrid Porton, Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group
Fidisoa Rasambainarivo, Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group

Lisa Kelley, Saint Louis Zoo

Laura Mahatoly, University of Antananarivo
Rina Vololonirina, University of Antananarivo
Ortega Bavary, University of Antananarivo
Onja Ramilijaona, University of Antananarivo
Brigitte Raharivololona, University of Antananarivo
Jean Freddy Ranaivoarisoa, University of Antananarivo

Malaria Infection in a Shifting Disease Landscape: Genomic Signals of Susceptibility or Resistance in Apes

Malaria Infection in a Shifting Disease Landscape: Genomic Signals of Susceptibility or Resistance in Apes

Emily Wroblewski, WashU (Anthropology)
Crickette Sanz, WashU (Anthropology)

Global Conservation Futures Events

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Feb

Tropical Forest February: Explore St. Louis’ Only Tropical Forest

February 27, 2025
9:00 am – 10:45 am
Bayer Event Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
16
Oct

Dinner Discussion with Missouri Botanical Garden’s Nisa Karimi

October 16, 2023
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
McDonnell Center at River Camp, Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110

Goals

  • Discovering new species before they’re lost.
  • Preserving global biodiversity hotpots.
  • Understanding tropical species and ecosystem responses to global change.
  • Engaging with sustainable development, alternative livelihoods and agroforestry.
  • Advancing the science of community-based conservation and participatory research.
  • Understanding the dynamics of social and environmental systems.