Recently, BC has experienced more frequent extreme weather patterns and for the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the world. This talk will focus on the continued effort to better understand the diversity of western Canada cave and non-cave microorganisms, their natural/adapted roles and potentials in our lives in particular in the realm of the “One Health” concept.  Additionally, past, current and future research activities in Cheeptham’s cave microbiology laboratory at TRU will be presented.

Please note the new room number and also be aware that Dr. Cheeptham will be presenting remotely. 

The Natural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) at UNBC hosts a weekly lecture series at the Prince George campus. Anyone from the university or wider community with interest in the topic area is welcome to attend. Go to http://www.unbc.ca/nres-institute/colloquium-webcasts to view the presentation remotely.

Past NRESi colloquium presentations and special lectures can be viewed on our video archive, available here.

Please Note: NRESi colloquium presentations this semester will be available to attend both in-person as well as online. However, those wishing to attend in-person must wear a mask as per Provincial Health Officer (PHO) orders and University policy. Thank you for your understanding.