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Exploring the distribution, spread, and impact of bee symbionts around the globe.
Part of the BioFrontiers Institute at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Recent Lab Highlights
Recent Lab Highlights
5280 Magazine recently wrote a on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Bee Lab's PI - Dr. Sammy Ramsey. Check it out to learn more about Sammy!
Dr. Sammy Ramsey & 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Bee Lab featured in New York Times
Dr. Sammy Ramsey was interviewed for an in the New York Times about the devastating 2024-2025 winter losses in commercial beekeeping and the looming threat of the arrival of the Tropilaelaps mite.Â
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Bee Lab Featured on PBS
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Bee Lab was featured in Season 2, Episode 4 of PBS' Human Footprint. Watch the whole episode titled to follow along as Shane investigates the future of bees, from honey bees to wild native species, in a changing world.
Pollinator Grant from PPAN
Congratulations to Dr. Madison Sankovitz, who received a grant from the (PPAN) to establish a pollinator garden at CU in spring of 2025.  The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Bee Lab will be working with CU's landscapers to plant a variety of flowering perennials to help feed our local pollinators for years to come - be sure to come check it out when it's planted and see the huge variety of pollinators we have here in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and check out the to see where other pollinator habitats are located.Â
Lincoln Taylor Passes Third Semester Exam
Lincoln Taylor passed his third semester exam in March 2025, a big milestone towards the completion of his PhD. Congrats Lincoln!
Dr. Sammy Featured in Colorado Sun Article
Dr. Samuel Ramsey was featured in a Colorado Sun article titled "". Check it out to learn a little bit more about the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Bee Lab's PI and research.