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Student Rep’s Corner
By Allison Bryant Hello ASP! The 100th meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists is almost here! I am so excited about all the...
Kelly Weinersmith
Apr 11 min read
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When Science Meets Art: Understanding Parasites Through Creative Expression
Interview by Hayden Krause  Dr. Jerri Bartholomew is a retired professor of microbiology at Oregon State University and a previous...
Kelly Weinersmith
Mar 235 min read
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Author’s Corner: Dr. Chelsea Wood
“Learning about the secret world of parasites turned my life upside down, leading me along a path that I would never have imagined for...
Kelly Weinersmith
Dec 18, 20248 min read
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ASP's Fall 2024 Newsletter is Now Available!
Newsletter edited by Kelly Weinersmith with layout by Joanna Cielocha. ASP's Fall 2024 Newsletter (Vol 46, No 2) is now available online!...
Kelly Weinersmith
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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Crossing Continents: Insights on parasitology with Dr. Shokoofeh Shamsi
By: Hayden Krause   Dr. Shokoofeh Shamsi is a professor of Veterinary Parasitology at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga,...
Kelly Weinersmith
Oct 22, 20245 min read
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Student Rep’s Corner: Allison Bryant
Hello ASP! My name is Allison Bryant, and I am the new student representative to the ASP Council for the 2024–2025 academic year. I am a...
Kelly Weinersmith
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Presidents' Corner
In the American Society of Parasitologists, a person elected as Vice President is actually elected to hold 4 positions, each for 1 year....
Kelly Weinersmith
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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Field Note: Sampling for Snails When the Car has a Boating Accident
By John Shea  May 28, 2009  I need to preface this Field Note to explain that, at the time of this research, I was in my first year of...
Kelly Weinersmith
Aug 24, 20242 min read
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Author's Corner: Dr. John Janovy Jr.Â
Interview by Kelly Weinersmith “Yes, I am completely convinced that the allure of parasitology is closely related to our ability to...
Kelly Weinersmith
Aug 15, 20247 min read
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ASP's Spring 2024 Newsletter is Now Available!
Newsletter edited by Kelly Weinersmith with layout by Joanna Cielocha. ASP's Spring 2024 Newsletter (Vol 46, No 1) is now available...
Kelly Weinersmith
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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Happenings of the Helminthological Society of Washington (HelmSoc)
By Kelly Weinersmith Lots has happened at HelmSoc since the last ASP Newsletter! On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 we met at the Pirates Cove...
Kelly Weinersmith
May 13, 20246 min read
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Member Spotlight: Jimmy Bernot
By Kelly Weinersmith Dr. Jimmy Bernot recently finished postdoctoral positions that brought him from the Smithsonian National Museum of...
Kelly Weinersmith
May 11, 20247 min read
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Student Rep's Corner: Haley Dutton
By Haley Dutton It's been a busy spring semester in Auburn, filled with classes, presentations, and regional societal meetings! I trust...
Kelly Weinersmith
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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ASP's Fall 2023 Newsletter is Now Available!
Newsletter edited by Kelly Weinersmith with layout by Joanna Cielocha. ASP's Fall 2023 Newsletter (Vol 45, No 2) is now available online!...
Kelly Weinersmith
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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President's Corner: Dr. Reginald Blaylock
Welcome to the Fall 2023 ASP Newsletter. First, I want to thank you for the honor of serving as President of the American Society of...
Kelly Weinersmith
Oct 28, 20233 min read
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Student Rep's Corner: Haley Dutton
Hello ASP members! My name is Haley Dutton, and I am the 2022-23 ASP Student Representative to ASP Council. I am originally from...
Kelly Weinersmith
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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Resolutions From the 98th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists
By: Jimmy Bernot, Ben Hanelt, Susan Perkins, and Megan Wise de Valdez Stage directions from their brilliant performance are in brackets....
Kelly Weinersmith
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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Student Rep's Corner: Sarah Goodnight
By: Sarah Goodnight I think the readers of this Newsletter will agree that parasite life histories are as diverse and fascinating as...
Kelly Weinersmith
Apr 14, 20232 min read
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President's Corner: Dr. Tamara Cook
By Dr. Tamara Cook Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of the President’s Corner. This year has flown by so quickly and it’s hard to...
Kelly Weinersmith
Apr 13, 20233 min read
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ASP's Spring 2023 Newsletter is Now Available!
Newsletter edited by Kelly Weinersmith with layout by Joanna Cielocha. ASP's Spring 2023 Newsletter (Vol 45, No 1) is now available...
Kelly Weinersmith
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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