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ASP's Fall 2025 Newsletter is now Available!
Newsletter edited by Kelly Weinersmith with layout by Joanna Cielocha. ASP's Fall 2025 Newsletter (Vol 47, No 2) is now available online! Click here or on the image below to download.

Kelly Weinersmith
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Call for Bernie Fried Student Research Grant proposals
The American Society of Parasitologists is pleased to announce the inaugural call for proposals for the Bernie Fried Student Research Grant. Information and application instructions can be found here . The application deadline is January 15, 2026. Questions about the process may be directed to the chair of the Bernie Fried Grants Awards Committee, Dr. Joanna Cielocha ( Joanna.Cielocha@rockhurst.edu ).

Kelly Weinersmith
Nov 4, 20251 min read


ASP's Spring 2025 Newsletter is now Available!
Newsletter edited by Kelly Weinersmith with layout by Joanna Cielocha. ASP's Spring 2025 Newsletter (Vol 47, No 1) is now available...

Kelly Weinersmith
Apr 21, 20251 min read


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 1, 20251 min read


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 23, 20255 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


Author's Corner: Dr. John Janovy Jr.
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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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