Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Although I am a fan of the idea of "that meeting could have been an email," I am currently finding myself in a situation where I am thinking "all those emails could have been a meeting." I guess there is a place for both! 010
Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 17/07/2026For anyone dealing with wildfire smoke right now, get yourself a Corsi-Rosenthal box. It’s simple to make at home and cheap compared to a pre-made air purifier. 100
Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 10/06/2026“It publishes articles in diamond open access, at no cost to authors and readers, and is funded by public institutions.” 😮🤯 010
Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Submitted a manuscript 3 weeks ago at Ecological Modelling. Just got reviews back. Submitted another manuscript 3 weeks ago at a Nature specialty journal. Its status is still "Manuscript received" and hasn't even been seen by an editor yet. Is anyone else getting tired of these games? 040
Reposted by Alex PerkinsMauricio Santos-Vega @msantosvega.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Excited to share our latest work published in Parasites & Vectors. In our paper, we explored how climate variability and interspecific competition jointly shape the population dynamics of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, two key vectors of dengue. link.springer.com/article/10.1...link.springer.comTemperature and competition: drivers in the ecological dynamics of Aedes mosquitoes and dengue spread - Parasites & VectorsBackground Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease endemic to tropical regions, primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Climate-driven temperature changes are altering vector eco... 142
Reposted by Alex PerkinsEEID forum @eeidforum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026EEID 2026 registration is now open. Hope to see you in VA Tech! register.cpe.vt.edu/search/publi...register.cpe.vt.edu100789 Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease Conference (EEID)Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease Conference (EEID) 022
Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 25/02/2026It was a pleasure to speak today in a @nationalacademies.org webinar that is part 3/4 in a series titled “Meeting the Moment: Practical Solutions for Arboviral Disease Prevention and Response.” Recordings of today’s and the previous webinars are available at www.nationalacademies.org/projects/CHP...nationalacademies.orgMeeting the Moment: Practical Solutions for Arboviral Disease Prevention and Response - Webinar 3What Works: Strategies to Prevent and Manage Arboviral Diseases The third webinar continues discussions on evidence-based approaches, best practices, and lessons learned for arboviral disease preventi... 020
Reposted by Alex PerkinsEEID forum @eeidforum.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Abstracts due Feb 3rd for EEID 2026! @eeid2026.bsky.socialgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.comEcology and Evolution of Infectious Disease Conference (EEID) 032
Reposted by Alex PerkinsEEID forum @eeidforum.bsky.social · 02/01/2026EEID seminar Jan 8th 1PM EST The role of climate change, dust-generating events, and rodents in the emergence of Valley fever in California Jennifer Head, University of Michigan Register here: www.eeidforum.org?page_id=261eeidforum.org2026 Seminar Registration – EEID Forum 064
Reposted by Alex PerkinsEEID 2026 at Virginia Tech @eeid2026.bsky.social · 15/12/2025We are excited to invite abstract submissions for talks and posters for the 2026 Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases meeting at Virginia Tech (June 2-4). Abstract submissions should be made by February 3, 2026 for consideration, using the google form here: cpe.vt.edu/eeid2026/abs... 21515
Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 02/12/2025The snow messed up my travel plans so badly that I ended up canceling my trip to #EPIDEMICS10. Instead of enjoying time with friends and sunshine in San Diego, this is where I'll be. 😫 220
Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Meanwhile in South Bend, Indiana… Looking forward to getting out of this mess and joining you at #EPIDEMICS10 soon! 210
Alex Perkins @talexperkins.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Finally getting off the other site and reengaging with social media. Please follow and suggest good folks to follow on here! 2113