Russell T. Hill, Ph.D. "Bacterial Symbionts in Marine Sponges: Signaling and Other Interactions" Date: Friday, March 15 Time: 10:30 am Location: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (287 North), AVC Dr. Hill completed his Ph.D. at the University of Cape Town and post-doctoral studies with Rita Colewell at the Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute. His current position is director and professor at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. He studies the diversity and functions of microbes associated with marine invertebrates. His research interests include the biodiversity of marine microbes and the potential of marine microbes as sources of new drugs, in particular the role of microbial symbionts in production of important bioactive compounds. He also has an interest in marine microalgae and associated bacteria as a source of biofuel. Everyone welcome!