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Newly Discovered Hepatitis C-Related Virus Found in Bats
Wildlife Trust, the global conservation health organization, announced the discovery of a previously unknown pathogen that may offer insight into the origins of the Hepatitis C virus. The virus, tentatively named GBV-D is related to a group of GB viruses, previously only known to occur in monkeys and humans.
Wildlife Trust Named Recipient of Nature’s Path 2010 Envirokidz Giving Back Award
Wildlife Trust, the global conservation health organization, announced that it was named a recipient of Nature's Path Organic Foods' 2010 EnviroKidz Giving Back Award. The Giving Back Program donates money to non-profit organizations that support endangered species, habitat conservation, and environmental education for kids.
Wildlife Trust Introduces the Addition of Two Scientists
Wildlife Trust announces two new members to its growing scientific team. Both Elizabeth Loh and Melinda "Mindy" Rostal recently joined the organization to work on key emerging disease research programs including field work, mathematical modeling and data collection.
Satellite Technology Targets Disease Hotspots for Avian Influenza
Wildlife Trust, the global conservation health organization, recently launched a multi-organizational effort to map current outbreaks of influenza virus to demonstrate an escalated need for surveillance of not only wild animals, but also domestic agricultural species in Bangladesh.
Wildlife Trust Announces Additions to Mathematical and Ecological Modeling Team
Wildlife Trust, the global conservation health organization, announced the addition of Tiffany Bogich and Carlos Zambrana-Torrelio to its expanding scientific team.
Wildlife Trust Launches One Health Alliance of South Asia (OHASA)
Wildlife Trust, the global conservation health organization, announced the formation of the One Health Alliance of South Asia (OHASA) – a collaborative group of scientists and government agencies focused on preventing the spread of emerging diseases among wildlife and human populations.
New Study Examines Drivers of Viral Diversity in Bats
In a recently published paper in the journal EcoHealth, Wildlife Trust Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Kevin J. Olival, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Amy S. Turmelle, report on variation in the viral diversity known among bat species.
