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VR Tour of Patagonia’s Glaciers
February 12, 2020Join the Glacier Cowboy to explore the mysteries of icebergs that surf glacial tidal waves.
The Patagonia Experience
January 29, 2020An immersive art exhibition about Patagonian culture, ecology and conservation science winner – University of Oregon Center for Science Communication Research – Art and Science Communication The Patagonia Experience includes […]
Environmental Education on the Patagonian Southern Icefield
January 18, 2019Text, photography, and video by Adam Spencer, Round River Conservation Scientist As Luis “Esteban” Chiguay stares into the face of South America’s largest glacier, he’s becoming increasingly aware that it’s […]
LeishMan: Epilogue: 7 years post-bite
August 8, 2018So Animal Planet filmed in August, 2011. I married Shalynn August 25, 2012. My “Monsters Inside Me” episode aired in October of 2012. But I actually had to do 2 […]
LeishMan 11: Becoming “The Face of Leishmaniasis”
August 8, 2018At one point in the middle of my relationship with Leishlie, a friend suggested we write to the Animal Planet show “Monsters Inside Me.” I had never seen the show, […]
LeishMan 10: Parasite Treatment with Ambisome
August 8, 2018In order to treat my Leishmaniasis Brazilienses parasite, I had to begin a 21 day, daily, infusion of a toxic anti-protozoal anti-fungal medicine called Ambisome. The day after I got […]
LeishMan 9: Leishmaniasis: an unpleasant guest.
August 8, 2018Development of a parasite (and all those gross pictures you’ve been waiting for). Leishmaniasis is a flesh-eating parasite common in tropical areas all around the world. It is a protozoa […]
LeighMan 8: Leishmaniasis: Inception
August 8, 2018A winter in the jungle leading to a fateful January 8, 2011 After struggling with an open wound on my face for nearly three months, I found out that I […]
LeishMan 7: Medical Mud on the Tracks
August 8, 2018By the time I got home to Oregon it was obvious that the injections I got in Bolivia were not winning the battle. I met with my travel doctor and […]