Sabrina McNew is a Rose Postdoctoral Fellow at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Her research investigates host-parasite interactions, focusing on the effects of introduced parasites and pathogens on birds in the Galapagos Islands. She will share results of her research and education work focusing on two introduced threats to Galapagos birds: the avian vampire fly, and avian pox. The avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) is a nest parasite of passerines; larval flies feed on nestling birds and may cause high mortality. Avian pox is a cutaneous virus that causes lesions on the feet and face of birds. Sabrina’s research investigates the behavioral and immunological defenses of finches and mockingbirds to these threats. In addition, she uses community education and outreach to support the research and conservation community on the islands. Her talk will discuss the islands both as an opportunity for understanding how birds respond to a rapidly changing environment as well as challenge for management and conservation.