We are pleased to welcome the following key speakers at the 4th Young Scientists Conference on Conservation Sciences in the Mediterranean region :
Marion Vittecoq
Researcher at the Tour du Valat - A research institute for the conservation of Mediterranean wetlands, will present her work on :
Biodiversity, conservation and infectious disease control: how to create synergies
I am interested in the dynamics of emerging pathogens at the interface between wildlife, livestock and human populations. I obtained my PhD in evolutionary biology in 2012 following my work on the emerging infectious diseases in the Mediterranean wetlands in the context of global changes. I am currently developing a research project aiming at understanding the role of wildlife in the dynamics of antimicrobial resistant bacteria. I also study the dynamics of fasciolosis in the Camargue and the fate of avian influenza viruses in wetland networks. I participate in many other projects from the study of bird ticks to cancers in natural ecosystems or toxoplasmosis.
Imad Cherkaoui
Professor at the Ecole Supérieure de Technologie of Khénifra ( Moulay Ismail University)
I was born with a strong fascination for wildlife at a very young age and I have participated in several
volunteering works and I did environmental stewardship. I got my PhD in Forestry and Landscape Ecology
and MSc in Integrated Marine and coastal zones Management from the University Mohamed5 of Rabat, I authored several scientific publications, I presented international communications &chaired several symposiums . I worked in five international Environment & conservation-based oranizations.I'm actually Professor at the Ecole Supérieure de Technologie of Khénifra ( Moulay Ismail University). I'm also President of the Ornithlogical Pan-African Congress - PAOC (2016-2020), member of the AEWA Technical Commission as North Africa representant and MedWet/STN Memer.
