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2011 PARSA Conference
This year, PARSA
will be held at the Stellenbosch University (Department of Botany and Zoology
and the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology), Western Cape. This
is a joint conference with ZSSA (Zoological Society of Southern Africa) and
will be held on 10–13 July 2011. The closing date for abstract submissions is
30 March, early registration 30
April and the closing date for regular registration is 24
June! So please be aware of these dates! All delegates are required
to register online at www.savetcon.co.za
and abstracts need to be submitted electronically on www.easyabstract.com.
University residences will be available for the duration of the conference.
Accommodation can also be booked in private guest houses. The latter is for
self-booking. Information on residence accommodation and lists of guesthouses
can be found online at: www.savetcon.co.za.
For more information please download
the announcement here: ZSSA
& PARSA 2011
Other 2011 Conferences
Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite
16 – 18 May
2011
EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
The scientific aims
of the network are to address, in an integrated, collaborative manner, fundamental
questions of the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, and the disease,
allowing optimal exploitation of the resulting knowledge to impact on public
health.
This will be the 7th BioMalPar conference all of which have taken place at EMBL
Heidelberg. However this meeting is sponsored by the European Network
of Excellence, EVIMalaR. EVIMalaR is a new malaria research network that
whilst distinct from BioMalPar seeks to continue some of the best BioMalPar
initiatives, this meeting being one. EVIMalaR consists of 42 partner laboratories
in 33 institutions from 9 European and from 4 principally African malaria endemic
countries (Sudan, Uganda, Nigeria, and Cameroon) and one Indian institute. The
Australian Malaria Research Network also enjoys full membership. EVIMalaR
also comprises 12 European and 1 African affiliated partner.
The purpose of the BioMalPar annual conference is to bring together malaria
researchers from Europe and overseas (including Africa, America, Asia and Australia)
in order to present and share recent groundbreaking findings on fundamental
malaria research. New insights will also be featured through the use of poster
sessions. This meeting will also provide an enriched environment for researchers
at all stages of their career to interact with international leaders in the
field. The meeting will offer an excellent opportunity for sharing ideas and
for potential development of new worldwide collaborations.
http://www.embl.de/training/events/2011/BMP11-01
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American Society of Parasitologists, 86th Annual Meeting
1 – 4 June 2011
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa, Anchorage, Alaska
The site for our
86th annual meeting is indeed a vacationer’s paradise. Anchorage is the largest
city in Alaska with a population of over 260,000. There will be opportunities
for several day tours either prior to or immediately following our 86th annual
meeting. Our meeting planning coordinator (DD) has secured hotel rates 3 days
prior to and 3 day after our official hotel dates (5/30/2011-6/6/2011) which
will allow you to couple a great meeting experience with a great holiday venture
as well. You might want to book a tour through the Kenai Fjords Tours, Alaska’s
#1 wildlife and glacier cruise, take a guided sea kayaking or rafting excursion,
explore Fox Island, fish for salmon, go dog mushing, visit Mt. McKinley and
Denali National Park, or go to Prince William Sound to see the Columbia Glacier.
(We will include some of the tour booking agencies in the official call for
papers). Whatever, your inclination, our 86th annual meeting has just what you
need! By all accounts the Alaskan climate is extraordinary. Alaskan spring are
typically warm during the day with average temperatures in June ranging from
a low of 47oF (8.3oC) and a high of 63oF (17.2oC), with 24 hours of daylight!
(the climate is similar to San Francisco).
As always, the scientific program will offer a diverse array of paper and poster
sessions as well as several symposia for your enjoyment. Make your plans now
for what portends to be one of our best meeting locations and programs ever.
http://asp.unl.edu/ or email asp.meeting@gmail.com
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2011 Australian Society for Parasitology Annual Conference
10 – 13 July
2011
Pullman Reef Casino, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Conference website will open soon. Send interest to Lisa (Lisa.Jones@uts.edu.au)
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World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology
21
– 25 August 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina
On behalf of the
Society of Veterinary Medicine (Argentina) and the Argentine Association of
Veterinary Parasitologists (AAPAVET), we have great pleasure in inviting you
to the 23rd. International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement
of Veterinary Parasitology in Buenos Aires, from 21-25 August, 2011, to discuss
together new advances in this highly specialized field of veterinary parasitology.
The official language is English and translation service into Spanish will be
available in plenary sessions. "Mate" is an infusion of leaves harvested
from a shrub (Ilex paraguayensis) and also the name given to the gourd, made
from a small pumpkin, in which it is served, sucking the green tea using a small
hollowed tube 8 "bombilla". The identification refers to the 23rd.
Conference outlining with its contours the sketch of the "Mate" gourd
in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and south of Brasil, being the infusion most
shared in informal meetings, during work as well in the lonely hours, both in
the field and city.
http://www.waavp2011-argentina.com.ar/
Ticks and Tick-borne pathogens conference
28
August – 2 September 2011
Zaragoza, Spain
The main theme of the conference is Integration: studies aimed toward inclusion of different strategies to solve problems in the complex world of ticks and tick-borne pathogens. Integrative and comprehensive studies intended to solve the complex puzzle of pathogen-vector-host-habitat interactions. The scheduled dates for the Conference are from August 28th to September 2nd, 2011. The city of Zaragoza has excellent communications with the two main international airports of Spain (Madrid and Barcelona). There is a high-speed train almost every hour to and from Zaragoza, covering the travel in 75 or 80 minutes from Madrid or Barcelona, respectively.
http://www.unizar.es/ttp7/TTP7/Main.html
8th International Symposium on Fish Parasites (ISFP)
26
– 30 September 2011
Viña del Mar, Chile
As decided in the
last ISFP (International Symposium on Fish Parasites), the 8th ISFP will be
held in Viña del Mar Chile, from the 26 th to the30th of September, 2011.
All ichthyoparasitologists around the world are invited to join our community
in this beautiful city with exceptional facilities, beautiful beaches, excellent
seafood, cafes, bars; and less than half an hour from Valle de Casablanca, one
of Chile’s finest and world renowned wine-producing regions.
Fish Parasites have an enormous impact not only in the environment but also
on important economic activities such as fish farming and fisheries. This Symposium
will be an important forum for the discussion and distribution of new findings
in this rapidly expanding field. The theme of the conference is “Fish parasitology:
from classical taxonomy to holistic approach”.
We hope to develop an exciting scientific program that will provide an update
in our field of research. We are sure that the diversity of themes in the dynamic
field of fish parasitology will be the most favourable platform for strong and
positive collaborations between fish parasitologists. We are planning an intense
program including preliminary talks, mini symposiums, and oral presentations.
Poster sessions will be an important aspect of 8th ISFP. Competitive awards
for students and postdoctoral scientists from developing countries will be offered.
In addition, a diverse and enjoyable program of social activities will also
be provided in order to showcase the best of our traditions and culture. More
details will be provided in the near future.
2012 Conferences
IV International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference
30th January –
3rd February 2012
Wellington, New Zealand
The Organising Committee
of the IV International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference is pleased to
invite you to present your work at the Conference, which will be held in Wellington,
the capital city of New Zealand, on 30th January to 3rd February 2012.
The aim of the conference is to promote dialogue and facilitate the exchange
of information and ideas between groups involved in research and practice pertaining
to these parasites, and we welcome papers on the themes established by the Scientific
Committee, which can be now found in the conference web site. Abstracts
must be submitted by 30 August 2011.
We are looking forward to receiving your fine contribution and meeting you in
Wellington for yet another successful conference!
http://www.cryptogiardia2012.org
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