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Oksana is a commercial beekeeper and scientist with a special interest in honey bee health and queen breeding. Oksana holds a Ph.D. in molecular phylogenetics from the University of Toronto Department of Zoology. Oksana is a member of the Apiculture New Zealand Science and Research Focus Group and also serves on the advisory team of the Bee Pathogen programme that is coordinated by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) that overviews the beekeeping sector in New Zealand. With a background as a science and nature documentary filmmaker Oksana has also produced honey bee educational videos including a series on Varroa for Plant Health Australia.