The Dolezal lab studies how bee physiology and behavior are affected by the stressors they encounter in their environment, namely pathogens, pesticides, and nutritional deprivation. By taking an integrative approach, we can study how these factors interact with each other at the landscape, colony, and individual scale. We mostly focus on honey bees, but also are interested in studying how these factors affect other pollinators.
We are currently looking for students interested in pursuing a master’s or PhD focused on honey bee physiology, pests, and pathology. If you are interested, please contact Prof. Dolezal at adolezal@illinois.edu
