Article: CSIRO Entomology scientist, Dr David Yeates, has been awarded the Australian Entomological Society's 2008 Mackerras Medal.

M2 PRESSWIRE-28 October 2008-CSIRO: CSIRO Entomology scientist, Dr David Yeates, has been awarded the Australian Entomological Society's 2008 Mackerras Medal(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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"Dr Yeates' award recognises his enormous input into understanding the taxonomy, systematics and evolution of flies as well as his extensive support for Australian taxonomy in general," said Dr Mark Lonsdale, Chief CSIRO Entomology.

"Since becoming curator of Diptera (flies) at the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) in 2001, Dr Yeates has reinvigorated fly research."

"Now his research position in ANIC is funded in ...

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