NATALIA ANDREA CONTRERAS SÁNCHEZ
Her work explored the population structure of E. umbrata in Puerto López (Meta) rice farms, finding a strong female tendency to stay in this growing rice no matter climatic season. Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Band-winged_Dragonlet_%28Erythrodiplax_umbrata%29_-_Young_male.jpg
LAURA MESA BLANCO
Her work explored survival territorial and non-territorial males of Euthore fasciata related to marking extension on the wings or territorial issues for each individual. Apparently, this last condition regulates male survival in Santa María population (Boyacá). Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140413390@N06/30563963918
SERGIO ANDRÉS SALAZAR CÉSPEDES
His work explored Odonata diversity in La Tribuna reserve (Neiva, Huila) where is home to species of a good quality of the ecosystems indicator. Image: https://revistalaregion.com/index.php/es/biodiversidad/medioambiente/item/4210-en-el-dia-de-la-biodiversidad-disfrute-este-recorrido-virtual-por-la-ecoreserva-la-tribuna
KELLY JOHANNA RÍOS
Odonata evolutionary ecology allows us to explore innumerable number of hypotheses through different tools, my interest in studying the connection between phylogenetic distance and distribution area of 32 species of the genus Argia which has become in a big opportunity to identify whether species which are closer to phylogenetic tree, keep a relation to geographical space, with the aid of methods like modeling of ecological niches. Thereby, with the results, we could provide innovative knowledge about ecological and evolutionary relationships established in this genus. Kelly had a scolarship and her work has been financed and developed in evolutionary ecology lab of Dr. Alex Córdoba Aguilar of Universidad Autónoma de México. Image: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argia_extranea
LAURA RANGEL
I was studying ecological niche modeling to estimate distribution range for 6 species of Argia damselflies distributed in North America. Laura had a scolarship and her work has been financed and developed in evolutionary ecology lab of Dr. Alex Córdoba Aguilar of Universidad Autónoma de México. Image: Laura Kassandra Rangel Sanchez, Angela Nava Bolaños, Fredy Palacino Rodriguez, Alex Cordoba Aguilar (2018). Estimating distribution area in six Argia damselflies (Insecta: Odonata: Coenagrionidae) including A. Garrisoni, a threatened species. Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 89: 921 – 926. Doi: 10.22201/ib.20078706e.2018.3.2469.
LAURA PULIDO RIOS
My interest in entomology took me testing a hypothesis which points wing spots not only play a role in sexual recognition, but also they can help to increase individual’s body temperature rapidly. In line with the above, we want to prove whether presence, extension and color of odonata wing spots affect body temperature regulation in Mesamphiagrion laterale, specie without wing natural spots. Our results could answer the most pertinent questions and provide timely information about odonata dealing with global warming. Image: https://public.wmo.int/es/media/noticias/acaba-junio-con-temperaturas-excepcionales
DIEGO ALEJANDRO MEDINA GAITÁN
Effects of mites and Protozoa parasity activity: Incidence on the survival of Mesamphiagrion laterale (Odonata: Coenagrionidae). In co-direction with Roberto Munguía. Image: https://co.pinterest.com/pin/438115869992031384/
LILIANA GARRIDO
Coleoptera communities associated with different types of shades in coffee crops. In co-direction with Alexander Sabogal González. Image: https://www.croplifela.org/es/plagas/listado-de-plagas/broca-del-cafe
ALEJANDRA ALVAREZ COVELLI
Having interested myself in entomology and especially in odonata, I dared to work in systematic gender review Erythrodiplax (Odonata: Libellulidae), in order to evaluate taxonomic and phylogenetic values of morphological characters in some gender corporal regions, and to provide hypothesis about phylogenetic relationships between species in the group. We also want to explore, geometrical morphometric in wing and genital characters. Although it is a complex group, the help of experts including Melissa Sánchez Herrera who has made it possible for progress to be made in techniques. The thesis was awarded a meritorious mention. Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/blezsp/7625055098
HENRY PRIETO CHONER
The health of ecosystem influences the dispersion and genetics of the populations. The pollution in high Andean environments increases quickly. I studied about effects of pollution on genetic flow of Mesamphiagrion laterale populations is. Research was co-directed by Dr. Melissa Sánchez. Image: https://sp.depositphotos.com/358327732/stock-illustration-structure-image-many-genetic-concepts.html
TATYANA MARGARITA RUANO
My research explored population aspects of Odonata fauna from high Andean forest near to La Cocha lagoon (North-east of Nariño, Colombia). Image: https://www.ecured.cu/Laguna_de_la_Cocha
SANTIAGO ALVAREZ
I was researching about effects of both, type and amount of diet on immune response of Triatoma (Chagas disease vector). The research was co-directed by Dr. Ana Erika Gutiérrez. The research was financed and developed in the Centro de Investigación sobre enfermedades Infecciosas del Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública (CISEI), Cuernavaca, México. Image: http://www.cectrad.net/chagas.pdf
MARÍA ALEJANDRA LOZANO BARRETO
I was researching about molecules present in the perimicrovili membrane that interact with Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigous morph. The research was co-directed by Dr. Ana Erika Gutiérrez. The research was financed and developed in the Centro de Investigación sobre enfermedades Infecciosas del Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública (CISEI), Cuernavaca, México. The thesis was awarded with a meritorious mention. Image: http://147.96.70.122/Web/TFG/TFG/Memoria/MARIA%20CONDE%20POOLE.pdf
JUAN SEBASTIÁN BRAVO ESPEJO
My interest was about of abundance of Arsenophonus (Enterobacteriaceae) in structures of Triatoma, Chagas disease vector. The research was co-directed by Dr. Ana Erika Gutiérrez. The research was financed and developed in the Centro de Investigación sobre enfermedades Infecciosas del Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública (CISEI), Cuernavaca, México. Image: https://phys.org/news/2008-09-bacteria-males-invade-mother.html
PAOLA ANDREA CAMACHO CONTRERAS
I was researching about foraging strategies and their effects on interespecific competition in zygopterans species. The research was co-directed by Dr. Álex Córdoba-Aguilar. Financial support was provided by the Laboratorio of Ecología Evolutiva, Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, where the research was developed. The thesis was awarded with a meritorious mention. Image: https://www.istockphoto.com/es/search/2/image?phrase=lib%C3%A9lula+est%C3%A1+comiendo+otro
SHARA CRISTANCHO LATRIGLIA
I was researching about copulatory courtship and male condition in Tenebrio molitor, to stablish if females have more matings with males sick or with those healthy. The research was co-directed by Dr. Álex Córdoba-Aguilar. Financial support become from the Laboratorio de Ecología Evolutiva del Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, where the research was developed. Image: Cargnelutti, F., Reyes Ramírez, A., Cristancho, S., Sandoval-García, I. A., Rocha-Ortega, M., Calbacho-Rosa, L., Palacino, F., & Córdoba-Aguilar, A. (2021). Condition-dependent male copulatory courtship and its benefits for females. Ecology and Evolution, 11, 9848– 9855. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7815
GIANPAOLO PRISCO CÁRDENAS
My research inquired about alpha and beta diversities and their relations with latitudinal patterns for NorthAmerican Odonata. The research was co-directed by Dr. Maya Rocha-Ortega and Dr. Álex Córdoba-Aguilar. The financial support was provided by the Laboratorio of Ecología Evolutiva, Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, where the research was developed. The thesis was awarded with a meritorious mention. Image: https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/167169/view/earthquake-distribution-map
DANIELA NATALIA GONZALEZ
My research is focused on the effects of temperature increases on corporal temperature in high Andean mountains Odonata species. This information should be a crucial tool to understand the future effects of climatic change on Odonata species. The research is co-directed by Dr. Cornelio Bota-Sierra. Image: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320215179_Redecouverte_d%27Ischnura_graellsii_en_France_Odonata_Coenagrionidae
VIANNEY GARCIA
I am a biology student at the University of Pamplona, Norte de Santander, Colombia. My central
purpose is know the Odonata diversity in the department, including aspects of their behavior
and ecology. My actual research is focused in Hetaerina populations of streams under different ground uses. Image: María Vianney García-Monsalve, Mariano Altamiranda-Saavedra, Fredy Palacino-Rodríguez, and
Adolfo Cordero-Rivera 2021. Demographic Traits and Behavior of Hetaerina cruentata (Odonata: Calopterygidae) in Ecosystems of the Andean Region of Colombia. https://doi.org/
10.23797/2159-6719_24_20
VIVIANA ROCIO FLOREZ
My actual research is focused in to model niche for Erythemis species and potential of Neotropical protected areas to harbor those species.
CAMILA AROCA
I love Genetics, Evolution and Conservation. My actual research focused on possible genetic interflow between populations of Odonata in habitats under different levels of pollution. The research is co-directed by Melissa Sánchez Herrera (Universidad del Rosario and Juan Pablo Hernández (Universidad El Bosque). Image: https://sp.depositphotos.com/358327732/stock-illustration-structure-image-many-genetic-concepts.html
LUANA CARLA SALVI
I was always been curious about the existing relations between the organisms and their interactions with the environment. Likewise, I am fascinate by the set of relationships that promote this balance, because we know that the environment affect on the estruture of the organisms and their behavior. I am researching about possible morphological changes in several species of Colombian Odonata along of altitudinal gradient, to see if there are patterns of change according to altitude. For my research, there is collaboration between Eduardo Périco y Marina Dalzochio (Laboratório de Ecologia e Evolução of Universidade do Vale do Taquari, Brazil), Emilio Realpe (Laboratorio de Zoología y Ecología Acuática de la Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia) y Fredy Palacino (GINOCO, Colombia). Image: Fredy Palacino Rodriguez, Carlos Eduardo Sarmiento Monroy, Enrique Gonzalez Soriano (2015). Morphological variability and evaluation of taxonomic characters in the genus Erythemis Hagen, 1861 (Odonata: Libellulidae: Sympetrinae). Insecta Mundi, 0468: 1-68. Doi: zoobank registered: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:a5f39894-9426-4f2c-89cc-e812671e85e4
JHON JAIRO JARAMILLO
As a biologist, I have been passionate about the great biodiversity of my country, more specifically in the arthropod group, which has prompted me to study this group at ecological and physiological level, researching on some projects with pollinators and vector mosquitoes. Thus, I was studied Andean diversity. Image: https://unsplash.com/es/s/fotos/insects
IRIS RICO
I like to be in touch with nature. My passion is the observation of flora and fauna, particularly birds. My vocation as a biologist is combined with my passion for nature. At each field trip I strive to open my senses and compression to observe and learn from each space and experience. The trajectory of those who have accompanied me on each outing, have been a source of much learning and questions that, in the future, most likely in the way of my training as a researcher, I can answer. My actual research has as purpose search exosomes of embryoid bodies as possible neurogenic inducers in the adult mouse brain. Research is co-directed by Dr. Omar Collazo Navarrete. Finnacial support is provided by Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Image: https://nurexone.com/exosome/
LAURA GARAVITO
I have always been very curious about how nature works, especially for those things that are not observable to the naked eye. For me, molecular biology and biochemistry have been a very interesting field where I want to find many of those answers. In actual research, we want establish an in vitro model for the study of cervical cancer. Research is co-directed by Dr. Omar Collazo Navarrete. Finnancial support is provided by Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la Universidad Nacional Aútonoma de Mexico. Image: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343997542_Mimicking_prophage_induction_in_the_body_Induction_in_the_lab_with_pH_gradients/figures?lo=1
DAYANA HUESO
I studied seed transport by several animlas. Research was co-directed by Dr. Maya Rocha. Finnancial support was provided by Universidad Nacional Aútonoma de Mexico. Image: https://www.science.org/content/article/don-t-crush-ant-it-could-plant-wildflower
ANA VENEGAS
I studied the effects of vegetation on insects in heterogeneous environment, including coffee crops. Research was co-directed by Dr. Maya Rocha and Daniel Castillo. Image: https://www.waldwissen.net/en/forest-ecology/forest-fauna/insects-invertebrates/insects-in-the-forest-ecosystem
ANDREA VALENCIA
My research was focused in fluctuant assimetry in Odonata wings inhabiting different levels of pollution. Research was co-directed by Dr. Maya Rocha and Daniel Castillo.
Daniel Rada
My thesis research explored diversity and conservation of Neotropical ants. Research
was co-directed by Dr. Maya Rocha and Daniel Castillo.
Image: https://modernfarmer.com/2014/04/meet-earths-oldest-farmers-ants/
Cristian Arellano
I am passionated by the insects, specially dragonflies. My research inquire about health
status in the Odonata collection at the Universidad del Quindío. Research was co-directed
by Dr. Andrea Lorena García. Image: https://co.pinterest.com/pin/439593613614692624/
Andrés Saavedra
I was estimating body temperature regulation in Mesamphiagrion laterale. Research was co-directed
by Laura Pulido Ríos.
Laura Mendoza
I was researching about of the insects functional groups in Agricultural and preserved
habitats. Research was co-directed by Dr. Maya Rocha and Daniel Castillo.
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CAMILO BRAGA
I like Genetics and Molecular Biology, lover of Reptilia and the Insecta groups, I especially like snakes and the order Coleoptera. My actual research focused on possible genetic interflow between populations of Odonata in habitats under different levels of pollution. The research is co-directed by Melissa Sánchez Herrera (Universidad del Rosario) and Juan Pablo Hernández (Universidad El Bosque). Image: https://es.dreamstime.com/icono-espiral-del-corte-de-la-dna-fijado-en-el-plano-y-l%C3%ADnea-estilo-s%C3%ADmbolo-cambio-gen-ilustraci-n-vector-image149319201