10/16/08 CMOP Seminar: Viruses: the greatest diversity in the sea, and drivers of global processes
TITLE
Viruses: the greatest diversity in the sea, and drivers of global processes
SPEAKER
Curtis Suttle, Ph.D.
LOCATION
OHSU West Campus, Paul Clayton Building, Room PC401
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ABSTRACT
Viruses are by far the most abundant 'lifeforms' in the oceans and are the reservoir of most of the genetic diversity in the sea. The estimated 10 30 viruses in the ocean, if stretched end to end, would span farther than the nearest 60 galaxies. Every second, approximately 10 23 viral infections occur in the ocean. These infections are a major source of mortality, and cause disease in organisms, from shrimp to whales. As a result, viruses influence the composition of marine communities and are a major force behind biogeochemical cycles.
SPEAKER BIO
Curtis Suttle is an expert in marine virology and microbiology with the Departments of Earth & Ocean Sciences, Botany, and Microbiology & Immunology at the University of British Columbia
WATCH THE SEMINAR REMOTELY
If you can not attend the seminar in person, there are two options available for off-site participation:
(i) Video Conference: Interact in real time with the speaker and audience.
More info: Ethan Van Matre
(ii) Webcast: View the seminar at your own computer. The web cast requires the following login:
Username: lecture
Password: (leave blank - no password required)
Curtis Suttle Schedule
09:00-09:30 Meeting with Lydie Herfort
09:30-10:00 Meeting with Tawnya Peterson
10:00-10:30 Meeting with Joe Needoba
10:30-11:00 Preparation time for seminar
11:00-12:00 Seminar in PC401
12:00-13:30 Lunch with Peterson, Herfort, Needoba
13:30-14:00 Meeting with Peter Zuber
14:00-14:30 Meeting with Mariya Smit
14:30-15:00 Meeting with Students
15:00-15:30 Meeting with Holly Simon
