Medical parasitologist and malacologist, editor-in-chief of Parasitology (@Jnlparasitology) and pumphandle band drummer pumphandleband.co.uk/!
Joined December 2014
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We were really pleased to recognise this alien snail on Unguja last year - precise identification is central to understanding the transcontinental movements of lymnaeids #Onehealth
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‼️ Call for papers 🚨
An upcoming Special Issue in Parasitology will examine the mechanisms through which climate change drives infectious disease risk and adaptation.
Submission deadline: 31st July 2026
More info: cambridge.org/core/journals/…
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ONE MONTH LEFT to register for #CTMID2026!
Join us FREE online on 1–2 July for 4 sessions with chairs Basil Brooke, Noore Alam, Archie Clements, Tsioutis & Raymond.
12 confirmed speakers: Russell Stothard, Cordia Chu, Wendy Page, Tjandra Aditama & more.
🔗sciforum.net/event/CTMID2026
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CALL FOR REGISTRATION!
Join #CTMID2026 for FREE online on 1–2 July!
8 confirmed speakers including Prof. Russell Stothard, Prof. Marco Vigilato & Dr. Veerle Msimang.
Register now:
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#FreeConference #GlobalHealth #TropicalMedicine
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Marking #WorldMalariaDay 2026, Parasitology highlights research shaping the fight against malaria—from past to present.
“Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” 👇
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Ancient parasites through time
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A new call to highlight how Climate Change and all parasites are interrelated today and also in the future @JnlParasitology #parasitology
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🏆 Early Career Research Award
Parasitology is offering a £1,000 prize for the best paper by an early career researcher published in the journal in 2025.
Eligible authors are invited to apply by 31 May – check here for more details:
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Our latest Graphical Abstract Competition is now open for articles published between September–December 2025! 🎉
A graphical abstract creates the first visual impact of an article. Help us choose a standout example in Parasitology.
Cast your vote now!
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Tavares-Costa et al.
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Raubenheimer et al.
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Ali et al.
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On Saturday 28th March 2026 @JnlParasitology held a fascinating afternoon of four specialist public talks at #CambridgeFestival. Our special thanks to Prof Piers Mitchell for leading this themed meeting.
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If you are an Early Career Researcher and have published in Parasitology this last year (in 2025), please apply for our Early Career Researcher Award
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Our short paper highlighting the first use of point-of-care differential blood counters applied to screening school children with schistosomiasis in Malawi. Sarah Rollason took the statistical lead here - well done!
@elimin8schisto @LSTMnews
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Mar 16
From octopuses to snails, the complicated molluscan family tree has been mapped in unprecedented detail, researchers reported last year in Science.
Learn more: scim.ag/3LfmvBF #ScienceMagArchives
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Now Open: 2026 RSTMH Student Essay Competition
Our annual Essay Competition invites students to tackle a challenging question about global health. The winner will receive £200 and a year's RSTMH membership.
Find out more and submit by 5 June: rstmh.org/medals-awards/rstm…
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cambridge.org/core/blog/2026… a lovely blog to highlight work in Zambia and many dedicated community workers
#schistosomiasis
Today was a very special milestone, as the Special Issue of Parasitology on “Parasites of the genital tract: short- and long-term consequences” was published and I thank all the authors who took part in this endeavour.
#schistosomiasis #trichomoniasis
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Today was a very special milestone, as the Special Issue of Parasitology on “Parasites of the genital tract: short- and long-term consequences” was published and I thank all the authors who took part in this endeavour.
#schistosomiasis #trichomoniasis
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In the lead up to International Women’s Day, we’re focusing on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) — a condition that affects millions of women and girls yet remains widely overlooked. Read more: unlimithealth.org/news/fgs-i…
#IWD2026 #FGS #GlobalHealth #BeatNTDs
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I am really looking forward to attending this free scientific meeting in Cambridge University on 28th March entitled "Parasites in Ancient Civilisations". There is a booking website with further programme details festival.cam.ac.uk/events/pa…
#Parasites #OneHealth #Archaeology #Malaria
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Some useful tips for ECRs and their research on parasites cambridge.org/core/services/…
#parasites
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