Position Available: An exciting opportunity is available for an Insectary Lead to join the Immunity Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. Insectary Lead at WEHI, Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Insectary Lead is responsible for leading the safe, compliant and efficient operation of WEHI’s Arthropod Containment Facility in order to deliver reliable, high-quality support for mosquito-borne…
Australia’s bid to host the 16th International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA) in Sydney in 2030 We are proud to introduce Australia’s bid to host the 16th International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA 2030), led by The Australian Society for Parasitology (ASP) and bringing together Australia’s world-leading parasitology, infectious diseases, veterinary science and global health communities in…
National Science Week 2026 starts on the 15th August 2026 Find events near you through the science week website www.scienceweek.net.au/ ASP parasitologists will be represented at the Australian Museum’s “Science Expo” for the Sydney Science Trail https://australian.museum/event/sydney-science-trail/ Sydney Science Trail: Celebrate National Science Week in August with a jam-packed program of science excursions for primary…
Join our South Australian ASP members at a free Science in the Pub Adelaide event on Friday 31 July, 600pm – 730pm “The Science of Parasites: Hidden Worlds, Hidden Risks” at The Adelaide Irish Club, 13-15 Carrington Street, Adelaide https://events.humanitix.com/the-science-of-parasites Parasites shape our world in surprising ways with their hidden biology, unexpected roles and remarkable…
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…
The ASP observes World Malaria Day on 25 April 2026. Find out more about malaria parasites and what some of our ASP researchers are working on to combat this deadly parasite. Join our online ASP Seminar Series Friday 15 May @1pm AEST, when Katrina Larcher, WEHI will present “Plasmodium falciparum GAPM proteins are required for…
2026 World Parasite Awareness Day It is a moment to recognize that pets around the globe face a persistent, but often invisible, risk: parasites. Parasites are one of the most common health threats to pets worldwide, yet they often go unnoticed until serious harm is done. Fleas, ticks, worms, and other parasites can cause discomfort,…
Happy International Women’s Day 2026. From the UN Women Australia website: “Balance the Scales is a promise that every woman and girl – regardless of background or identity – should be safe, heard, and free to shape their own lives. Yet in 2026, too many across Australia and the world are still denied that fair…
Download the latest newsletter ASPnewsletterVol36.1(https://www.parasite.org.au/publications/newsletters/) for all the latest news in parasitology. In this newsletter: 2025 Australian Society for Parasitology AGM and the results of the ASP Council election, meet the new ASP Executive and our new State Representatives from Vic, SA, QLD and ACT Congratulations to our ASP prize winners: 2025 BOM winner, winners…
Episode 7 of ASP Parasite Podcast: What’s eating you? Liver Flukes 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 Michael Smout, our expert parasitologist from the ASP. Dr Michael Smout…