Author: annievirnig

I am a doctoral student at The New York Botanical Gardens studying neotropical blueberries in Colombia using ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and genomics. Combining these different fields allows me to ask a range of interesting questions. How do broader socioeconomic systems effect conservation and management? How is knowledge about medicinal and cultural plant uses maintained within the community? How do cultivation of wild species effect the genes expressed and compounds present in neotropical blueberry fruits? How do compounds in neotropical blueberries interact synergistically to produce antioxidant activity and health benefits? I like to both conduct my research in a way that benefits local communities and disseminate my research in a way accessible to the general public.

SEB Accepting Nominations for the Charles B. Heiser, Jr. Mentor Award

DEADLINE, June 25th, 2015 It's that time again! With registration open for the SEB conference in Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa entitled “Global Vision on Indigenous Plants and Economic Botany” (June 29th to July 2nd, 2015), we would like to call for nominations for the Charles B. Heiser, Jr. Mentor Award. The Student Committee initiated the Award... Continue Reading →

February 16, 2015 0

We’re looking for you: Be a SEB Student Committee Member!

The SEB Student Committee is happy to announce a call for applicants for the SEB Student Committee Member Positions. This is a great opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to network with established members of the SEB community, develop projects with the support of the SEB Council, and develop leadership experience. We are seeking... Continue Reading →

January 5, 2015 0

Reviewing for Journal of Economic Botany — Are you interested in the publication process?

If so, we are excited to tell you about the initial call for applicants for the Economic Botany Reviewer Board! The Reviewer Board positions are open to doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars interested in gaining experience reviewing primary literature, interacting with other scholars in the field, and understanding the process of bringing a manuscript... Continue Reading →

December 22, 2014 0

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