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.…
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…
Join our online ASP Seminar Series Friday 15 May @1pm AEST, featuring Karan Singh, WEHI, presenting “The role of Ubiquitin during Toxoplasma Differentiation” and Katrina Larcher, WEHI presenting “Plasmodium falciparum GAPM proteins are required for merozoite invasion and gametocyte maturation” with co-chairs Ben Liffner, University of Adelaide and Grace Peters, University of New South Wales.…
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…
Early-bird registration deadline has been extended until 30 May for the 2026 ASP Annual Conference which will take place on the Gold Coast, Queensland from Monday June 29 – Thursday July 2, 2026 at Mantra on View Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. Register online before the deadline May 30, 2026 and for the best early-bird prices…
Join our online ASP Seminar Series Friday 17 April @1pm AEST, featuring Meghan Zadow, The University of Adelaide, presenting “Complementary proteomics approaches for identification of interacting partners and function of the Plasmodium falciparum regulatory protein Alba4″ and Hayley DeCristi, The University of Sydney presenting”Growth and development of Fasciola hepatica on an in vitro 3D cell culture model: how does…
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,…
Join our online ASP Seminar Series Friday 20 March @1pm AEDT, featuring Simona Seizova, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, presenting “Cryptosporidium: the new frontier of molecular parasitology” with co-chairs Ben Liffner, University of Adelaide and Grace Peters, University of New South Wales. This is also World Parasitology Awareness Day! Please register online using this link for your…