On the occasion of International Women’s Day, from the Latin American Society of Acarology, we honor the women who, with determination and perseverance, managed to walk the path of acarology in different Latin American countries. These women scientists, with their careers, full of valuable research, discoveries and teachings, are an example and a source of inspiration for the new generations of acarologists. Our solidarity with women who suffer any type of violence or discrimination linked to their gender status. As well as our appreciation to those who fight to reverse these situations.
March 8 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
08
Mar2021
News about EURAAC 2020
03
Mar2021
The IX Symposium of the European Association of Acarologists (EURAAC), which should have been held in 2020 and was suspended due to the pandemic, has been rescheduled to take place in Bari (Italy) from July 11 to 15, 2022.
As soon as we have more information we will update this entry.
SLA Conference on Forensic Acarology
11
Feb2021
IN MEMORY OF DR. DANIEL GONZÁLEZ-ACUÑA
07
Feb2021
On December 28 of last year, Dr. Daniel González-Acuña, Veterinarian and professor at the Veterinary School of the University of Concepción in Chile, left us. Daniel was a brilliant researcher who stood out as a parasitologist and because of his passion for nature, being a promoter in the conservation of it. He graduated in 1988 as a veterinarian from the University of Concepción, and did his doctoral studies at the Hannover University of Veterinary Medicine in Germany. In his doctoral thesis he studied the endo and ectoparasites of Chilean birds, ending in 1997. Upon his return to Chile, he obtained a teaching position at the University of Concepción as professor of Zoology at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, in Chillán. In 2012 he obtained the category of full professor at the same university. Daniel was known for spreading the enthusiasm for research to his more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students, many of whom continued down the path of science. He was also a passionate nature photographer as well as a mountaineer. As a result of his dedication to research, Dr. González-Acuña was the author of more than 300 publications including scientific papers, books, and book chapters. His work has been widely recognized both in his country and internationally. As for acarology, Daniel leaves us a great legacy, since of the 65 species described by him for science, 39 correspond to mites and five to ticks. Dr. González-Acuña was one of the great contemporary parasitologists, not because of his work in Chile, but in South America. Daniel, your colleagues and friends say goodbye to you with great affection, admiration, a great memory that will remain forever.
News on the January 29 conferences
27
Jan2021
Dear members of the Latin American Society of Acarology,
Continuing the cycle of monthly and virtual lectures offered by SLA, we invite everyone to participate on 01/29/2021, at 6:00 pm (Brasília time), in the webinar “Ácaros acuáticos”, coordinated by Dr. Edith Estrada Venegas. For the presentation of this theme, we will have as guests, Dr. Orlando Combita Heredia (OSU, USA) who will teach the class “Diversidad y Ecología de Ácaros de Agua Dulce en América Latina” and Dr. Geraldo Rivas Lechuga (UNAM, Mexico) class “Diversidad de Ácaros Marinos”. Access link: https://youtu.be/1TlV6iGQWJw
This year we will have news!!! We will be providing a certificate of participation in the event for SLA members. To have access just register at the link below.
https://www.even3.com.br/cdcmyvdlslda22021
To access the certificate:
1) Being a member of SLA. Not a member? Join the Latin American Society of Acarology (SLA)! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17x_IavtcicKTUbcNcrCAWK2Z3qEwnRDZdyy9riCrs_Y/edit
2) Enroll in the event and activities (program), where the certificates will be issued:
https://www.even3.com.br/cdcmyvdlslda22021
3) Complete the attendance list that will be made available during the event.
4) Finally, an email will be sent to inform you that the certificate has been released for download.
We wait for you!
Death of Dr. Gary R. Bauchan
12
Jan2021
Dear fellow acarologists, we regret the passing of Dr. Gary R. Bauchan, Director of the Aphis-USDA Center for Microscopy. Gary collaborated with numerous acarologists and students capturing the best mite images for his work. On the SLA page there are several that he provided us for display. He leaves an important wealth in images and research papers. He was a very kind and collaborative person. His departure is very sad news. Our condolences to his family and colleagues.
SLA Conference on Aquatic Mites
12
Jan2021
We inform that the monthly conference offered by the Latin American Society of Acarology will be on Friday 29 of this month and will deal with aquatic mites. Drs. Combita Heredia (Ohio State University, USA) and Rivas Lechuga (National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico) will speak on freshwater and marine mites, respectively. More information in the attachment. We wait for you!
SLA Conference on Mites and Allergies
09
Dec2020
Talks on Central American ticks
14
Oct2020
We inform those interested that on November 12 the virtual talk will be held “What do we know and that we are working with ticks in Central America?” More information in the attachment
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