LEXINGTON, Va. April 2, 2025 — Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Virginia Military Institute, will discuss a cholera-like bacteria found in warm waters that lives and spreads in oysters, on the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” April 5-11. She will share her research looking into how to possibly decontaminate the oysters before they end up in our meals.

In addition to Burke, the upcoming show, “Shellfish Unfiltered,” will feature David Johnson, Chris Patrick, and Richard Snyder, all from William & Mary, as well as Bruce Cahoon from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The episode will share research into why mussel species are becoming more endangered, and how Virginia’s bay scallops have been brought back from the brink of extinction. The show will also dive into how purple crabs are decimating salt marshes along the east coast. 

“With Good Reason” is sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Local broadcast times, as well as audio files of full programs and companion news features, are on the “With Good Reason” website.

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