Dr. Diana Cox-Foster, Professor
Dr. Cox-Foster's lab analyzes frozen samples for evidence of pathogens. Efforts are being made to recreate colony collapse disorder in a controlled environment.

Dr. Jim Frazier, Professor
We are focusing on synergistic and sublethal effects of multiple pesticides on the chemical senses and chemically mediated behaviors of honeybees in relation to honeybee health and CCD in collaboration with Chris Mullin and Maryann Frazier.  Graduate student Daniel Schmehl is also looking at a comparative approach with the solitary bee, Osmia cornifrons.

Maryann Frazier, Senior Extension Associate
As the senior extension associate specializing in apiculture, Maryann is responsible for honey bee extension throughout the state and cooperatively across the Mid-Atlantic region.  She teaches courses in beekeeping, general entomology and teacher education and is involved in the department's innovative public outreach program.  She is working closely with Dr. Chris Mullin and Dr. Jim Frazier on the potential role of pesticides on declining honey bee health in general and CCD specifically.

Dr. Chris Mullin, Professor
As a toxicologist, Dr. Mullin looks for evidence that pesticides in bee pollen may be linked to CCD.

Dr. Ed Rajotte, Professor
Dr. Rajotte is interested in crop pollination services  provided by Apis and non-Apis bees, especially as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program. In addition, he is part of team studying the epidemiology of bee viruses.

Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Senior Extension Associate & Acting Pennsylvania State Apiarist
Dennis and his team inspects colonies, collecting samples for other CCD team members.  His lab also performs autopsies on bees, trying to find a diagnostic technique for CCD.