Ernest Bueding (1910-1986) was a professor of immunology and infectious disease at the School of Public Health and held a joint appointment in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. A parasite biochemist and pharmacologist, he argued for the importance of anaerobic metabolism for parasites, and worked on medications to combat schistosomiasis. His work included demonstrating how certain drugs act on schistosomes, and developed new drugs as well. He also demonstrated that some anti-schistosomal drugs being used at the time were carcinogenic, and made this information public despite much push-back. He is remembered for his work and for being a great lover of music. 

 

Theodor von Brand (1899 – 1978) was a German American parasitologist and biochemist. He received a PhD in Zoology from University of Munich, and a doctorate in Medicine at University of Erlangen. von Brand left Germany in 1933 in response to rise of the Nazis. After some time at Johns Hopkins, he was appointed Section of Physiology Chief at the Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases at the NIH in 1947. He studied the metabolism of Fasciola hepatica and Monezia expansa, studied the use of carbohydrates by trypanosomes, and was of the first to suggest that parasites may be using anaerobic metabolism. He wrote well-read books on the biochemistry and physiology of parasites, and was ASP President in 1969.

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Call for Nominations - 2027 Bueding and von Brand Lectureship

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The Bueding and von Brand Lectureship honors someone who has made major research

contributions to the field of biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or pharmacology of

parasitic helminths. It is presented in odd-numbered years and alternates with the

Stoll-Stunkard and the R. Barclay McGhee lectureships. The next presentations will occur

at the 2027, 2033, and 2039 annual meetings.

 

The call for Nominations for 2027 will close on January 22, 2027.

 

Eligibility

The recipient must have made major research contributions to the field of biochemistry,

molecular biology, and/or pharmacology of parasitic helminths. Nominees are not required

to be members of the American Society of Parasitologists, and there is no age limit.

 

Award

The recipient will present a major address at the Annual Meeting of the Society summarizing his/her research endeavors on biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or pharmacology of parasitic helminths. The recipient will receive an honorarium and a commemorative plaque, plus paid travel and accommodations up to $1000 to attend the meeting.

 

Nomination

Nominations will be received from any member of the ASP and will consist of a primary nomination and a minimum of two seconds to the nomination. The primary nominator will submit the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae, plus a summary outlining the candidate’s contributions. Those seconding a nomination must submit supporting letters that include a serious evaluation of major aspects of the nominee’s scientific work.

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Please submit nominations to:

TBD

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Previous Bueding-von Brand Lecturers

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1989 H. J. Saz*

1990 M. Agosin

1991 D. Fairbairn

1992 R. W. Komuniecki

1994 J. Bennett

1995 C. Fioravanti

1996 B.G. Harris

1997 C. Shaw

2002 J. Barrett

2007 R.J. Martin

2008 A.G. Maule

2012 T.G. Geary

2018 J.B. Lock