On behalf of the Executive Committee of the American Society for Rickettsiology (ASR), we are pleased to announce the return of the “Spotlight on Rickettsia”. This Virtual Series will run from November through April (4^th Wednesday of the Month – except December) and will showcase topics of interest for the rickettsiology community. 

With the “Spotlight on Rickettsia”, ASR members can connect from anywhere, at any time and will continue to be scientifically and socially engaged. Spotlight on Rickettsia will also promote the flexibility and environmental sustainability that virtual meetings offer in addition to greater geographical, financial, and social diversity.

Speakers:

Ian T. Cadby, PhD, BSc 

University of Bristol 

Mechanisms of host subversion by Anaplasma phagocytophilum

Samuel S. Perdue, PhD

National Institutes of Health, NIAID

“Rickettsial” Research Support through NIH: Updates, Advice and Ponderations for the ASR Community