News
April 2025
University of Chile News: PIC researcher discusses methods for detecting vinchuca
In this article from the University of Chile, PIC2 researcher Carezza Botto discusses the number of people infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the cause of Chagas disease.
She also discusses the detection of the vinchuca, where it typically takes refuge, and how both the distribution of this insect and our relationship with it have changed, in light of the urbanization processes that have dominated its range.
Source: U de Chile News.
January 2025
PIC2 researcher awarded regular Fondecyt project 2025
PIC2 researcher Christian Figueroa has been awarded a regular Fondecyt project that will incorporate predictive mathematical models to analyze how the population dynamics of the green ear aphid (Sitobion avenae) and its natural enemies vary under climate change conditions.
This study will consider the aphid's genetic and reproductive attributes, as well as its close relationship with endosymbiotic bacteria, which may provide protection against natural enemies or greater tolerance to rising temperatures.
January 2025
Open competition: Postdoctoral researcher position at PIC²
Applications for a new postdoctoral researcher position in the PIC² ring will be open until February 5.
The objective of this postdoc is to investigate the genomic and microbiota changes that facilitate the adaptation of insect pests to insecticide application in a context of climate change.
If you want to apply, check out the contest rules at this link.
If you have any questions, please write to contacto.anillo.pic2@gmail.com
January 2025
PIC² researchers participate in a closing seminar for an international collaboration project.
PIC² researchers Luis Castañeda and Paula Irles participated in the closing seminar of the ANID FOVI project entitled "Sustainable Strategies for the Control of Invasive Insects of Agricultural and Urban Interest." This project promoted collaboration between the UOH and seven national and international universities, integrating disciplines such as insect genetics, physiology, ecology, and genomics to develop environmentally sound solutions for the control of invasive pests.
Source: UOH News
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January 2025
Call for Postdoctoral Researcher
The deadline to apply for the postdoctoral researcher position in the Anillo Project "Pest Insects and Climate Change" is January 17.
The research topics are genetics and genomics, and the position is valid until 2026.
Apply!
