Christopher Fellows, PhD

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About me
Pollinator Study Lead | Study Director at Eurofins Agroscience Services
Education
- Louisiana State University
  2017 - 2019
  Master of Science - MS Entomology
  Activities and Societies: American Chemical Society, Entomological Society of America My master's thesis focused on the role of ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel in the regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the subsequent role of ROS in antiviral immunity in the honey bee.
- Young Harris College
  2010 - 2014
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology, General
  Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Phi, Alpha Omega, S.P.A.T. Club (Sigma Beta), Residence Life
- Louisiana State University
  2019 - 2022
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Entomology
  Activities and Societies: American Chemical Society, Entomological Society of America Dissertation Chapters:• Defining the functional relationship between ROS, immune response, and antiviral immunity in honey bees• Investigating mechanisms of honey bee antiviral immunity during IAPV and DWV infection• Testing the effects of in-hive acaricides on honey bee immune response during virus infection• Testing the interactions between virus infection and honey bee visual physiology and behavior
Experience
- Eurofins Agroscience Services
  Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
  Assisted in leading beekeeping team that maintained ~1000 hives of bees for ecotoxicology research. Designed, conducted, and led data collection and documentation of regulatory studies for crop protection products. Maintained 800-1000 honey bee colonies for ecotoxicology studies. Conducted honey bee ecotoxicology studies on crop protection products for submission to US EPA.
  - Research Scientist I
    Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
  - Research Technician II
    Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
- LSU AgCenter
  Aug 2017 - Jan 2023
  Graduate Research Assistant
  Designed and conducted original honey bee research studying insecticide toxicology, antiviral immunity, and behavior and physiology during virus infection. Particular focus on the utility of inwardly rectifying potassium channels as a target for the development of novel therapeutics during virus infection in honey bees.
- Eurofins Agroscience Services
  Apr 2023 - now
  - Pollinator Study Lead
    Dec 2024 - now
  - Study Director
    Nov 2023 - Dec 2024
  - Research Scientist
    Apr 2023 - Nov 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Beekeeper, UGA Beekeeping Institute
  University of Georgia / Young Harris College Joint Beekeeping Institute
  May 2012
  View certificate
- Laboratory Safety Training
  Louisiana State University
  Aug 2017
- Good Laboratory Practices
  Syngenta
  Jan 2016
- ARM Beginner Online Certification
  GDM Solutions, Inc.
  May 2023
  View certificate
- Private Pesticide Applicator, Demonstration and Research Endorsement
  North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  Jan 2016
- Good Laboratory Practices, basic and advanced
  Eurofins Agroscience Services
  Aug 2014
Volunteer Experience
- Instructor
  Issued by East Baton Rouge Parish 4H Club on Jan 2019
  Associated with Christopher Fellows, PhD
- Educator
  Issued by LSU AgCenter on Aug 2017
  Associated with Christopher Fellows, PhD