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Experimental Parasitology Experimental Parasitology emphasizes modern approaches to parasitology, including molecular biology and immunology. The journal features original research papers on the physiological, metabolic, immunologic, biochemical, nutritional, and chemotherapeutic aspects of parasites and host-parasite relationships. http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/622829/authorinstructions Folia Parasitologica Folia Parasitologica is an international journal that covers all branches of animal parasitology, including morphology, taxonomy, biology, biochemistry, physiology, immunology and molecular biology of parasites, host-parasite relationships and parasite evolution. The language of publication is English. Suitable manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent referees before acceptance. http://www.paru.cas.cz/folia/ International Journal for Parasitology |
| LITERATURE LINKS |
Atlas of medical parasitology The A.M.P. was created for teaching purposes and during the development of the plan became an useful means for many scientists as a source of teaching aids. The A.M.P. received the citation of reliable sources such as Parasitology today and The Lancet, and is now listed in the "Internet Resources on Specific Infectious Diseases Topics" of the Mandell, Douglas and Bennet’s "Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases" Fifth Edition. http://www.cdfound.to.it/html/atlas.htm#atlas Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC's Mission is to collaborate to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/ Ectoparasites and Endoparasites A directory of academic links to Ectoparasites and Endoparasites in Medical and Veterinary Parasitology. http://www.soton.ac.uk/~ceb/EctoEndodirectory/frontectoendo.htm Parasitology-related links A list of parasitology-related links and info on certain human and animal viruses from the Division of Biology, Kansas State University. http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/links School of Veterinary Medicine The Veterinary Parasitology course at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, is intended to familiarize you with the essential facts and concepts of veterinary parasitology. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, pathogenesis and management of parasitic infections. The biology of parasites of major veterinary importance will be stressed to impart the understanding necessary for control of parasitism. Look here for notes and pictures. http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/pbs/vetpara/ The Life Tree An extraordinary variety of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and organisms stand ready to attack us and feed off our bodies' cells. Using microscopes of varying power, photographers show us a teeming microbial world that we could barely imagine without their help. http://www.parasitecleanse.com/GALLERY.HTM |
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
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American Society of Parasitologists The American Society of Parasitologists (ASP) is a diverse group of over 1500 scientists from industry, government, and academia who are interested in the study and teaching of Parasitology. Founded in 1924, ASP members have contributed not only to the development of parasitology as a discipline, but also to primary research in systematics, medicine, molecular biology, immunology, physiology, ecology, biochemistry, behaviour, and more. http://asp.unl.edu/Australian Society for Parasitology The Australian Society for Parasitology was founded on the 19th of January 1964 to foster association of persons interested in parasitology, foster establishment and proper curation of collections of Australian parasites and by facilitating intercourse and discussion, promote investigation and advance the knowledge of parasitology. Today the Society present prizes for students studying parasitology in Universities in every State, its Newsletter, is eagerly anticipated for the latest gossip and events and an extensive range of travel awards and bursaries are given to students and overseas visiting lecturers. http://parasite.org.au/ British Society for Parasitology The BSP is the primary scientific society in the UK for parasitologists. We welcome membership applications from UK and overseas from anyone connected with parasitology. You can join the BSP using the links on the left. Members can download the Society's Newsletter, obtain discounts on BSP conference registrations and apply for BSP awards and travel grants. http://www.bsp.uk.net/ Helminthological Society of Washington The Helminthological Society of Washington, the prototype scientific organization for parasitological research in North America was founded in 1910 by a devoted group of parasitologists in Washington, D.C. Forging a niche in national and international parasitology over the past century, the Society focuses on comparative research, emphasizing taxonomy, systematics, ecology, biogeography and faunal survey inventory within a morphological and molecular foundation. Interdisciplinary and crosscutting, comparative parasitology links contemporary biodiversity studies with historical approaches to biogeography, ecology and coevolution within a cohesive framework. Taxonomic diversity represented in the pages of the Society's journal treats the rich helminth faunas in terrestrial and aquatic plants, invertebrates and vertebrates, as well as parasitic protozoa and arthropods. Parasitology, among the most integrative of the biological sciences, provides data critical to elucidation of general patterns of global biodiversity. http://public.gettysburg.edu/~shendrix/helmsoc.html Iranian Society of Parasitology The Iranian Society of Parasitology was inaugurated on 1994 in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. The Society pursue the improvement of the knowledge on the parasites and parasitic diseases, exchange of scientific knowledge with foreign societies, publicity activities, consultation on the parasitic diseases, and intimate relationship among Society members. The Society’s official publication is Iranian Journal of Parasitology. The Society (ISP) is the member of World Federation of Parasitologists. The Society members meet together for the exchange of the scientific works and election of executive board every other year. The Society welcomes any person who has interests on the parasites and parasitic diseases in Iran and abroad. http://parasites-world.com/iranian-society-of-parasitology/ New Zealand Society for Parasitology The New Zealand Society for Parasitology (Inc.) [NZSP] was formed on 21 August 1972 with the inaugural meeting held at Victoria University in Wellington. Members are kept informed of Society activities by newsletters which are prepared every 3-4 months. The objectives of the Society are to: promote the advancement of Parasitology, maintain liaison with other scientific societies, and to encourage the dissemination of information and new developments in Parasitology for education and the betterment of society http://nzsp.rsnz.org/index.htm Society of Nematologists The Society of Nematologists is an international organization formed to advance the science of nematology in both its fundamental and economic aspects. To serve this purpose, the Society of Nematologists acts as an agency for the exchange of information, holds regular meetings, and promotes and extends knowledge in all phases of nematology. The Society operates on a nonprofit basis exclusively for the accomplishment of these educational and scientific goals. http://www.nematologists.org/ Society of Parasitologists of the Russian Academy of Sciences The society goals are dissemination of the parasitology knowledge, stimulation and coordination of the fundamental theoretical research, development and application of the new technology tools, training, assistance in publication of the main scientific results, support of the most important national periodicals on parasitology: the journal "Parazitologiya" first of all. http://www.zin.ru/societies/parsoc/eng/index.html South African Association for Veterinary Technologists Welcome to the website of the South African Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAAVT). The Association was established on 30 May 1969 with the main goal being to facilitate closer cooperation and contact between the country's Veterinary technologists. The SAAVT strives to establish a sense of pride in the occupation with all its members. The association is further involved in the compiling of the study curriculum of the training course and see to it that the content stays up to date with advances in the field. An annual congress is also arranged where members present scientific papers on research and present posters. All papers presented is compiled into a Technical Journal. http://www.saavt.co.za/news.php The Indian Society for Parasitology Established in 1973 under the Societies Act XXI, 1860, The Indian Society for Parasitology (ISP) has the major objectives of bringing parasitologists of different disciplines under one umbrella to advance knowledge in this vital area concerning human and animal health. Over the years, the Society has carved a niche for itself by providing a common platform to research scientists, clinicians, field biologists, academicians and all others involved in parasitology or tropical medicine to share and exchange their knowledge and observations. The Society is affiliated with the World Federation of Parasitologists and has over 700 life members at present. A duly elected Executive Committee governs the affairs of the ISP according to its Bye Laws and Constitution. http://www.parasitologyindia.org/general_information.htm The Korean Society for Parasitology The Korean Society for Parasitology (KSP) was founded on January 15, 1959 at the Faculty Club of Seoul National University, Korea. The Society pursues the improvement of the knowledge on the parasites and parasitic diseases, exchange of scientific accomplishment with foreign scientists, publicity activities, consultation on the parasitic diseases, and intimate relationship among Society members. KSP has become a member of World Federation of Parasitology on August 25, 1974. http://www.parasitol.or.kr/eng/ The World Federation of Parasitologists The World Federation of Parasitologists promotes and co-ordinates the exchange of knowledge, research and other activities relating to parasitology. The International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA) takes place every 4 years and ICOPA XII was hosted by the Australian Society of Parasitology in Melbourne in 2010. Members of The Federation consist of scientific organizations concerned with parasitism, mainly national societies related to parasitology or tropical medicine. The Federation was founded in Warsaw, Poland in 1960. http://www.wfpnet.org/tab_home.php Zoological Society of Southern Africa The Society was founded on 11 March 1959 at the meeting of an Interim Committee appointed to investigate the possibility of forming a society to promote zoology and the interests of zoologists in southern Africa. The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Dr S H Skaife who was also the first President of the Society elected in 1960. The ZSSA publish its journal independently named African Zoology to reflect the scope of the journal. In addition to the Journal, the Society publishes a newsletter/bulletin. Initially this was on an irregular basis. Through the years, however it become a very effective vehicle of communication within the Society and in 1990 the newsletter, better known as The Aardvark, has appeared twice each year. http://www.zssa.co.za/ |
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Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute / ARC-OVI The ARC was established in 1990 through the Agricultural Research Act, 1990 (Act no. 86 of 1990). The Agricultural Research Council proved itself to be the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa. The primary mandate of the ARC is to promote Agriculture and Industry, to contribute to a better quality of life; and to facilitate and ensure resource conservation. http://www.arc.agric.za/home.asp?pid=1 Medical Research Council The MRC Board and Executive Management Committee have emphasised the need to sharpen the focus of the MRC on its core business: research. The MRC Research Strategy 2005 - 2010 has therefore been developed to ensure that the MRC's research activities are relevant, responsive and of high quality. This is essential if MRC research is to achieve, through research translation, its vision of 'building a healthy nation through research'. http://www.mrc.ac.za/ |
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National Malaria Research Programme Plasmodium is a group of one-celled animal parasites that lives on the red cells in the blood of many birds, reptiles and mammals. There are four human malaria species - P. falciparum, P. ovale, P. vivax and P. malariae. P. falciparum is by far the most dangerous. Unfortunately, it is also the most common in Africa. Malaria is transmitted by certain Anopheles mosquitoes. The parasite has to undergo a crucial development process in the mosquito, and this can only happen in certain mosquitos. http://www.malaria.org.za/ |
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