Applications close next Monday 22 April 2024 for The Bridget Ogilvie Medal. The Bridget Ogilvie Medal of the Australian Society for Parasitology is an award for an Ordinary member or Fellow of the ASP who, in the opinion of the selection committee appointed by Council, has made an outstanding contribution to parasitology education. The applicant…
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. World Malaria Day is 25 April and the theme for this year is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.” The World Health Organisation states “In…
Join our online ASP Seminar Series Friday 19th April 2024, 1pm AEST, featuring Sophie Collier, The University of Melbourne presenting “Locked Out and Left Behind: A Study of Organellar Inheritance in P. berghei” and Lee Yeoh, Burnet Institute, presenting “Monoclonal antibodies and targeted vaccine design against malaria” with co-chairs Jill Chmielewski, Walter and Eliza Hall…
Download the latest newsletter ASP newsletter Vol 35.1 April 2024 (https://www.parasite.org.au/publications/newsletters/) for all the latest news in parasitology. In this newsletter: Register and submit your abstract for Parasites in the Pacific 2024 Conference, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 26 – 29 August before the early-bird deadline 26 May 2024 (NZST) 2024 Australian Society for Parasitology…
Register for the Parasites in the Pacific 2024 Conference in Auckland, New Zealand from Monday 26 – Thursday 26 August 2024 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Early-bird registration and abstract submission deadline is 26 May 2024. Register and submit an abstract online https://www.conftool.org/parasitology2024/ Join us at Parasites in the Pacific 2024 to discuss…
Happy International Women’s Day 2024. UN Women state that “Women’s economic empowerment is central to a gender equal world. When women are given equal opportunities to earn, learn and lead – entire communities thrive.” The ASP celebrate all #WomenInSTEM and want to highlight three of our awesome #womeninparasitology #ASPFellows their achievements and how they are…
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions1 caused by a variety of pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins) and associated with devastating health, social and economic consequences. NTDs are mainly prevalent among impoverished communities in tropical areas, although some have a much larger geographical distribution. It is estimated that NTDs…
Join the ACTM and Strongyloides Australia webinar, to be held on Friday 16th February 2024 at 2.00pm AEDT NSW/ACT/VIC | 1.00pm QLD | 5.00pm NZ / 6.00am JOH / 4.00am UK. Our special guest speaker is Dr Abhishek Mewara, MD presenting “Strongyloidiasis in India: a glimpse into the challenges of integrating it with STH control…
Join this Provocations Public Lecture Event “Parasites, Australia’s silent threat: Coincidence, nature’s hand, or policy complacency?” When? Wednesday 28 February, 2024, 6 pm – 7 pm, followed by light refreshments Where? CSU Riverina Playhouse, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga campus and online This event will also be live-streamed. For this option, you can choose the live-stream ticket…
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal…