We are excited to share our latest Virtual Reality Experience for Parasite Education and Outreach. This game “Parasite Camping VR” was designed by students that attended the ASP’s Concepts in Parasitology Course in 2023 and 2022 and its development by Federation University was funded by the ASP through the Education Committee. The game explores the…
Register for the Parasites in the Pacific 2024 Conference in Auckland, New Zealand from Monday 26 – Thursday 29 August 2024 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Register online https://www.conftool.org/parasitology2024/ Join us at Parasites in the Pacific 2024 to discuss the latest research and state-of-the-art technologies in parasitology and anaerobic protozoology. The Parasites in…
Join our online ASP Seminar Series Friday 17th May 2024, 1pm AEST, featuring Connor McHugh, James Cook University presenting “Necator americanus recombinant proteins as novel therapeutics for inflammatory disease” and Tanapan Sukee, The University of Melbourne presenting “Cloacinid nematode parasites of Australian marsupials; from molecules and morphology to ecology”, with co-chairs Jill Chmielewski, Walter and…
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…
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…