The American Society of Parasitologists

Bueding and von Brand Lectureship

Call for Nominations - 2021 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.

Nominations will close on January 22, 2021.

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:

Dr. Derek McKay

University of Calgary

Department of Physiology & Pharmacology

HSC 1877, 3330 Hospital Dr NW

Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada

Email:

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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

2017 J.B. Lock