Dr. Matt Atkinson

PhD studying Frog diseases. I love herps, my wife, my dogs, model trains, theme parks and UGA football.

[IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group @IUCN_ASG]

New paper, in @Nature Reviews Biodiversity "Conservation priorities for global amphibian biodiversity", led by ASG Co-Chair Amaël Borzée, delivers a crucial message: when we act, amphibians can recover

Read the full analysis on our blog: https://t.co/eIaLN4mvCD

#FrogFriday

[Dr Tiffany Kosch (tiffanykosch.bsky.social)👩‍🔬🤿 @TAKosch]

This week, the AGC hosted a fascinating seminar by Todd Pierson from Kennesaw State University.

👉You can watch Todd's talk and the many others we have lined up for the year by joining the AGC at https://t.co/96Z2C7zRgY

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

Students, volunteers, teachers, and turtle fans—help support wild turtle conservation in the Southeast USA! Submit your 1-minute #WildTurtleWeek video for SEPARC before time runs out. 🌍🐢 #EveryTurtleCounts #SEPARC

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

Have you read SEPARC’s Habitat Management Guidelines for Amphibians and Reptiles of the Southeastern United States? 🌿 Find it on our website here! https://t.co/6WHDWXZWiP

#AmphibianWeek #AmphibianWeek2025 #MastersofTwoWorlds #AmphibianGlowUp

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

Carry your love for wildlife wherever you go. 🌍🛍️
Support southeastern herpetofauna with every purchase! Shop at https://t.co/6kLUgGGYVf

#WildlifeConservation #Herpetofauna #Eco #SoutheasternWildlife #Herpetology #ToteForWildlife #SustainableFashion #WildlifeProtection #SEPARC

[Dr. Matt Atkinson @ThatDermoGuy]

@SH_Herpetology Qiagen kit

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

Register before it's too late! 🐢 Don't be a stinker like this musk turtle! It's going to be an action-packed weekend of fun and education. RSVP: https://t.co/QFmxV6ukhP

#Conservation #Amphibians #Reptiles #PrivateLands #AnnualMeeting #RegisterNow #SEPARC

[Dr. Matt Atkinson @ThatDermoGuy]

@jeff_gluck Got in line around 11:45 barely made it in before 1st green flag laps. Toyota gate

[Dr. Matt Atkinson @ThatDermoGuy]

@jeff_gluck People are passing out back here in line, we need help

[Dr Steven Allain @stevoallain]

Are you looking for some new amphibian figurines to add to your collection, or perhaps you're thinking about using them in the classroom? Either way, I am extremely impressed by the #frogs produced by Toymany. Read more below. #Herpetology #Amphibians https://t.co/eYoxfixUvd

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

2025 is here! 🐍 🎉 Register now for our Annual Meeting. Early birds save $50. Late birds may miss their chance. Learn more on our new website! (https://t.co/XNHMvatlMc) See you at Lake Guntersville State Park, March 13-16, 2025. #SEPARC2025 #PARC

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

🌎︎ 🎁 SEPARC 2025 Annual Meeting merch is available now! Treat yourself with a belated Christmas gift that benefits reptile & amphibian conservation. #Merch #SEPARC2025 #Conservation #EarlyBird

https://t.co/xYsZPFxnpg

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

Hoppy holidays from all of us at SEPARC! 🐸 🌟 End your year right by registering early for our 2025 Annual Meeting. Early birds save $50. Learn more on our new website! (https://t.co/XNHMvatlMc) See you at Lake Guntersville State Park, March 13-16, 2025. #SEPARC2025 #PARC

[Mikaeylah Davidson @microbemik.bsky.social @MicrobeMik]

Elated to share the 2nd chapter of my #PhD was just published 🎉

We looked at the impacts of Bd isolate and dose used in experimental exposures, and found they have significant impacts on infection outcomes 👎🐸🍄

https://t.co/NXyUw7BwmY

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

Don't forget that the deadlines for Abstracts for Oral Presentations, Travel Grants, and The Conservation Hero nominations are today for our 2025 annual meeting .

We will also be posting the registration and links to lodging later today. We can't wait to see everyone there!

[Becker Lab @Becker_Lab]

📢 The Becker Lab is recruiting graduate students for Fall 2025! Join us to study how global change impacts tropical wildlife, emerging diseases & the microbiome. 🌎🐸
Interested? Send 1-2 paragraphs outlining your research/career goals to guibecker (AT) psu . edu

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

**NEW MEETING DATES AND VENUE**

The SEPARC 2025 annual meeting has been rescheduled for March 13-16, 2025 at Lake Guntersville State Park, Alabama

Deadlines are extended until 11/1/2024 for Abstracts for Oral Presentations, Travel Grants, and The Conservation Hero award

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

Our hearts are with those currently impacted by Hurricane Helene. We have decided to extend the deadline for our oral abstracts, travel grants, and nominations for the Conservation Hero Award until October 15th. Please check for further updates coming soon.

[Georgia Southern Herp Collection @HerpGSU]

Grant money for graduate students working on #conservation or management of herps in the SE. #reptiles #amphibians

[Southeast PARC @SEPARC]

It's time to get those creative juices flowing! Design the logo for the 2025 SEPARC Annual Meeting, and if your design is chosen, you'll receive free annual meeting registration and a t-shirt displaying your work!

To enter, click here: https://t.co/PaVdCgccnn #SEPARC2025