EASTERN NEWSROOM

EWU Expert: Protecting the Pollinators is Critical

Honey Bee Research

November 13, 2020

Eastern Washington University assistant professor of Biology Jenifer Walke joined the latest edition of “Experts @ EWU” on Spokane Talks to discuss her expertise in micro-organisms that are both beneficial (digestive) and potentially harmful (viruses) to humans.

Walke also discusses her main research interest, which is focused on studying beneficial bacteria in the guts of honey bees and exploring ways to protect one of nature’s most important pollinators.