Vascular Contrast Enhanced Micro‐CT Imaging of “Radiators” in the Brazilian Free‐Tailed Bat (<i>Tadarida Brasiliensis</i>)

Reichard, Jonathan D.; Kunz, Thomas; Keller, Charles; Prajapati, Suresh I.

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“…Later, the cameras were outfitted with a one-of-a-kind thermal telephoto lens (on loan from FLIR) to study the migratory behavior of birds and bats at night in New England (a collaboration with Ron Larkin and Louise Allen). Thermographic work investigated the energetics of flying bats and thermal regulation of entire roosting colonies (a collaboration with Jon Reichard; Reichard et al 2010a, 2010b), which led to using tumor-imaging technology to characterize a unique organ for heat balance in bats (a collaboration with the University of Texas Health Science Center; Reichard et al 2012). Tom and his collaborators and students constructed 3D models of caves complemented by emerging LiDAR (light detection and ranging) scanners to study underground bat navigation and group behavior (Hristov et al 2013).…”

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Physiological and Biochemical Zoology

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Careers in biology are often motivated by a love for wildlife and the outdoors, and a fascination with the processes and mechanisms that gave rise to life, its diversity, and the patterns that emerge within its complexity. Yet during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its lockdowns and isolation, many of us have taken the time to reflect and realize that the most meaningful aspects of our careers are the connections we make through our science and the positive impact that we can have on others. Thomas Kunz was an admirable example of a biologist who not only made substantial contributions to science and bat conservation but also positively affected the lives of students he mentored and the collaborators with whom he worked. On the oneyear anniversary of his death, we reflect on Tom's impact and pay tribute to his personal and scientific legacy. First, we briefly summarize the major highlights of Tom's life and career. Then, we reflect on the diverse ways Tom has impacted our lives both personally and scientifically.

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Section: Interdisciplinary Collaborations Technology and Public Dissemination Of Sciencementioning

confidence: 99%