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Aust Soc for Para

@AS_Para

The Australian Society for Parasitology brings together all those interested in parasites and parasitic diseases of humans and animals.

 Australia
parasite.org.au/
Joined August 2010
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Enjoy some holiday reading with our December 2025 #ASPNewsletter Vol36.1 parasite.org.au/publications…
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Abstract deadline extended to 16 Feb 2026! If you’ve been refining results or waiting on that last analysis, now’s the moment to put your work on the #ICOPA2026 program. Make your research part of the conversation 👉 bit.ly/4rgzVwG #Parasitology @WorldFedPara
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Dr. Momar Ndao shares the personal story behind his journey into parasitology - from early influences to the moments that shaped his career 🎥 Watch the full video and get to know one of the leaders guiding #ICOPA2026 🔗 bit.ly/45yeiyR #Parasitology @WorldFedPara
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Visiting Montréal for #ICOPA2026? St. Joseph’s Oratory - North America’s largest church - offers panoramic city views and a calm setting on Mount Royal, just a short trip from downtown. Find more ideas for exploring Montréal here 🔗 bit.ly/4sunGOl #Parasitology
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Surveillance, field data, population studies - this is where parasitology meets reality. If your research tracks parasites beyond the lab, #ICOPA2026 wants to hear it. 📝 Bring your field data to a global discussion: bit.ly/4hPEzyb #Parasitology @WorldFedPara
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One confirmed symposium at #ICOPA2026 focuses on how intracellular parasites persist within host cells and navigate host defenses. Explore this and other confirmed sessions as you prepare your participation🔗 bit.ly/439rWrN #Parasitology @WorldFedPara
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One week left to submit your abstract to #ICOPA2026. If your research has an impact, now is the moment to put it forward. 🔗 bit.ly/479nOLc #Parasitology #ChildHealth
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Program update for #ICOPA2026! A confirmed symposium has refined its focus to vacuolar parasites and their life inside host cells, aligning with rising interest in this area of research. Explore the updated list 👉 bit.ly/439rWrN #Parasitology #VacuolarParasites
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Dr. ABDUL GHAFAR@drabdulghaffarJan 13
We report the first reproducible, host-free artificial feeding system for adult Haemaphysalis longicornis — an invasive tick of major veterinary & public-health concern. 📄 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.… #Ticks ##Haemaphysalis #OneHealth #3Rs @SciMelb @AS_Para @UniMelb @uommedia
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Dr. ABDUL GHAFAR@drabdulghaffarJan 23
doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.… A big step towards ethical tick research in Australia @UniMelb @Science_Academy @SciMelb @AS_Para
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Nichola Calvani@nicholacalvaniJan 30
ICOPA abstracts are due Feb 2nd! Evidence of abstract submission is required to be eligible for a scholarship, so make sure to submit ASAP. Share with anyone you think this might benefit 🙏
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I’ve been locked out of the @herminthology account 🥲 Until I get bluesky up an running, I’ll be posting about this year’s EQUIP scholarships from here. This year, winners will be supported to attend ICOPA in Montreal. The abstract submission deadline is 2/2/26 Apply now!
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Maximize your impact at #ICOPA2026 - only 1 month left until abstract submission closes! Contribute to acceleration of critical parasitology research and influence the global strategy on parasitic disease control. 👉 bit.ly/479nOLc #Parasitology @WorldFedPara
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Prof. Joanne Webster will join the #ICOPA2026 plenary lineup! Her experience in parasite–host interactions and large-scale disease control programs offers practical insight relevant to researchers and public health practitioners. 🔗 bit.ly/48PAc38 #Parasitology
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Travel costs shouldn’t decide whose research is heard. Apply before February 2, 2026 for an #ICOPA2026 Travel Award and join the congress in Montréal. 🔗 bit.ly/49AWlS7 #Parasitology @WorldFedPara
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What led Dr. Martin Olivier to pursue parasitology? In our new #ICOPA2026 video, he shares the experiences that shaped his path and the moments that defined his passion for the field. 🔗 Explore the committee and topics: bit.ly/45yeiyR #Parasitology #GlobalHealth
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Read the #ASPnewsletter Vol 36.1 Dec 2025 for the latest news, interviews, jobs and events in parasitology #parasitologynews parasite.org.au/blog/read-th…
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Check out #jobsinparasitology #Postdoc #TickBorneDiseases and #PhD #Bioinformatician in Global & #TropicalHealth parasite.org.au/jobs/
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Happy International Volunteer Day #IVD2025 The ASP thrives because of our amazing ASP members who volunteer to run the ASP and our events and education activities ❤️
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Many ASP Members volunteer for the ASP Council to help run the ASP. #IVD2025
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And others are involved in so much fabulous parasitology outreach! #IVD2025
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