PARA-SITE: an electronic guide to parasitology

Education, Publications

Welcome to “PARA-SITE: an electronic guide to parasitology” ISBN 978-1-74272-501-7 Produced as an educational initiative of the Australian Society of Parasitology (ASP), The University of Queensland (UQ), and the Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS). Developed and written by Professor Peter O’Donoghue, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia [p.odonoghue@uq.edu.au] PARA-SITE provides basic information about parasites…

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Apply for 2026 ASP Concepts in Parasitology course

CiP, Education

Join us for a two-week course at UQ’s Moreton Bay Research Station offering students a unique opportunity to work with prominent Australian parasitologists and learn state-of-the-art research techniques. The next Concepts in Parasitology (CiP) course will take place between Tuesday 24th November and Sunday 6th December 2026. To apply complete the course application form online.…

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ASP Parasite Podcast: What’s eating you? Taenia solium

Education, News, Newsletters, podcast, Uncategorized

Episode 8 of ASP Parasite Podcast: What’s eating you? Taenia solium has dropped! Join our “What’s eating you?” podcast hosts Dr Sarah Preston, from Federation University Australia, Lisa Jones, from the ASP and visiting comedian, Alexandra Hudson as they question, quiz, and grill Dr Amanda Ash our expert parasitologist from the ASP. Our expert parasitologist…

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