Carter T Atkinson, PhD
Specialty: Wildlife disease with a focus on vector borne parasitic diseases of birds
Research Interests: Ecology and pathogenicity of blood parasites of vertebrates
Personal Interests: Hiking and family life
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. 1985 Veterinary Parasitology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
M.S. 1981 Medical Parasitology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
B.S. 1976 Biology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
Science and Products
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The epidemiology of avian pox and interaction with avian malaria in Hawaiian forest birds The epidemiology of avian pox and interaction with avian malaria in Hawaiian forest birds
Despite the purported role of avian pox (Avipoxvirus spp.) in the decline of endemic Hawaiian birds, few studies have been conducted on the dynamics of this disease, its impact on free‐living avian populations, or its interactions with avian malaria (Plasmodium relictum). We conducted four longitudinal studies of 3–7 yr in length and used generalized linear models to evaluate cross...
Authors
Michael Samuel, Bethany L. Woodworth, Carter T. Atkinson, Patrick J. Hart, Dennis Lapointe
Characterization of Plasmodium relictum, a cosmopolitan agent of avian malaria Characterization of Plasmodium relictum, a cosmopolitan agent of avian malaria
Background Microscopic research has shown that Plasmodium relictum is the most common agent of avian malaria. Recent molecular studies confirmed this conclusion and identified several mtDNA lineages, suggesting the existence of significant intra-species genetic variation or cryptic speciation. Most identified lineages have a broad range of hosts and geographical distribution. Here, a...
Authors
Gediminas Valkiunas, Mikas Ilgunas, Dovile Bukauskaite, Karin Fragner, Herbert Weissenbock, Carter T. Atkinson, Tatjana Iezhova
A rapid diagnostic test and mobile "lab in a suitcase" platform for detecting Ceratocystis spp. responsible for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death A rapid diagnostic test and mobile "lab in a suitcase" platform for detecting Ceratocystis spp. responsible for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death
We describe a field compatible molecular diagnostic test for two new species of Ceratocystis that infect `ōhi`a (Metrosideros polymorpha) and cause the disease commonly known as Rapid `Ōhi`a Death. The diagnostic is based on amplification of a DNA locus within the internal transcribed spacer region that separates fungal 5.8S ribosomal genes. The assay uses forward and reverse primers...
Authors
Carter T. Atkinson, William Watcher-Weatherwax, Kylle Roy, Wade P Heller, Lisa Keith
Mitigating future avian malaria threats to Hawaiian forest birds from climate change Mitigating future avian malaria threats to Hawaiian forest birds from climate change
Avian malaria, transmitted by Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in the Hawaiian Islands, has been a primary contributor to population range limitations, declines, and extinctions for many endemic Hawaiian honeycreepers. Avian malaria is strongly influenced by climate; therefore, predicted future changes are expected to expand transmission into higher elevations and intensify and lengthen...
Authors
Wei Liao, Carter T. Atkinson, Dennis LaPointe, Michael D. Samuel
Genetic variation and structure in remnant population of critically endangered Melicope zahlbruckneri Genetic variation and structure in remnant population of critically endangered Melicope zahlbruckneri
The distribution and amount of genetic variation within and between populations of plant species are important for their adaptability to future habitat changes and also critical for their restoration and overall management. This study was initiated to assess the genetic status of the remnant population of Melicope zahlbruckneri–a critically endangered species in Hawaii, and determine the...
Authors
J. A. Raji, Carter T. Atkinson
Changes in the prevalence of avian disease and mosquito vectors at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: a 14-year perspective and assessment of future risk Changes in the prevalence of avian disease and mosquito vectors at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: a 14-year perspective and assessment of future risk
Throughout the main Hawaiian Islands, introduced mosquito-borne disease has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the distributions and abundance of native Hawaiian forest birds. Populations of remaining native forest birds are largely restricted to high elevation forests where mean temperatures are marginal for vector and parasite development and limited availability of...
Authors
Dennis LaPointe, Jacqueline M. Gaudioso-Levita, Carter T. Atkinson, Ariel N. Egan, Kathleen Hayes
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 95
The epidemiology of avian pox and interaction with avian malaria in Hawaiian forest birds The epidemiology of avian pox and interaction with avian malaria in Hawaiian forest birds
Despite the purported role of avian pox (Avipoxvirus spp.) in the decline of endemic Hawaiian birds, few studies have been conducted on the dynamics of this disease, its impact on free‐living avian populations, or its interactions with avian malaria (Plasmodium relictum). We conducted four longitudinal studies of 3–7 yr in length and used generalized linear models to evaluate cross...
Authors
Michael Samuel, Bethany L. Woodworth, Carter T. Atkinson, Patrick J. Hart, Dennis Lapointe
Characterization of Plasmodium relictum, a cosmopolitan agent of avian malaria Characterization of Plasmodium relictum, a cosmopolitan agent of avian malaria
Background Microscopic research has shown that Plasmodium relictum is the most common agent of avian malaria. Recent molecular studies confirmed this conclusion and identified several mtDNA lineages, suggesting the existence of significant intra-species genetic variation or cryptic speciation. Most identified lineages have a broad range of hosts and geographical distribution. Here, a...
Authors
Gediminas Valkiunas, Mikas Ilgunas, Dovile Bukauskaite, Karin Fragner, Herbert Weissenbock, Carter T. Atkinson, Tatjana Iezhova
A rapid diagnostic test and mobile "lab in a suitcase" platform for detecting Ceratocystis spp. responsible for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death A rapid diagnostic test and mobile "lab in a suitcase" platform for detecting Ceratocystis spp. responsible for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death
We describe a field compatible molecular diagnostic test for two new species of Ceratocystis that infect `ōhi`a (Metrosideros polymorpha) and cause the disease commonly known as Rapid `Ōhi`a Death. The diagnostic is based on amplification of a DNA locus within the internal transcribed spacer region that separates fungal 5.8S ribosomal genes. The assay uses forward and reverse primers...
Authors
Carter T. Atkinson, William Watcher-Weatherwax, Kylle Roy, Wade P Heller, Lisa Keith
Mitigating future avian malaria threats to Hawaiian forest birds from climate change Mitigating future avian malaria threats to Hawaiian forest birds from climate change
Avian malaria, transmitted by Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in the Hawaiian Islands, has been a primary contributor to population range limitations, declines, and extinctions for many endemic Hawaiian honeycreepers. Avian malaria is strongly influenced by climate; therefore, predicted future changes are expected to expand transmission into higher elevations and intensify and lengthen...
Authors
Wei Liao, Carter T. Atkinson, Dennis LaPointe, Michael D. Samuel
Genetic variation and structure in remnant population of critically endangered Melicope zahlbruckneri Genetic variation and structure in remnant population of critically endangered Melicope zahlbruckneri
The distribution and amount of genetic variation within and between populations of plant species are important for their adaptability to future habitat changes and also critical for their restoration and overall management. This study was initiated to assess the genetic status of the remnant population of Melicope zahlbruckneri–a critically endangered species in Hawaii, and determine the...
Authors
J. A. Raji, Carter T. Atkinson
Changes in the prevalence of avian disease and mosquito vectors at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: a 14-year perspective and assessment of future risk Changes in the prevalence of avian disease and mosquito vectors at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: a 14-year perspective and assessment of future risk
Throughout the main Hawaiian Islands, introduced mosquito-borne disease has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the distributions and abundance of native Hawaiian forest birds. Populations of remaining native forest birds are largely restricted to high elevation forests where mean temperatures are marginal for vector and parasite development and limited availability of...
Authors
Dennis LaPointe, Jacqueline M. Gaudioso-Levita, Carter T. Atkinson, Ariel N. Egan, Kathleen Hayes