American Society of Parasitologists NEWSLETTER.
Supplement to THE JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY,
Newsletter: VOL. 20, NO. 2, September 30, 1998.

Meetings of Affiliated Societies
Helminthological Society of Washington Meets
CSZ Section Reports
NJSP Reports
NCP Meets
SWAP Notes
AMCOP, Meets

Books and Jobs
The Book Nook
The Job Mart

Workshops and Symposia
ATCC Workshops
Keystone Symposia

Burroughs Wellcome Fund 1999 Award Series
Scholar Awards and New Investigator Awards in Molecular Parasitology
New Initiatives in Malaria Research
Scholar Awards and New Investigator Awards in Molecular Pathogenic Mycology

What an incredible meeting! The international flavor of the science, made possible by the attendance of more than the usual number of foreign participants, and the breathtaking beauty of the location combined to provide the attendees with an extraordinary experience. Even the routine events of a typical ASP meeting took on new meaning in this venue. The Student Workshop had an impressive line-up of speakers who treated participants to an interesting exposure to marine ecology. A symposium on the metazoan parasites of elasmobranchs from the Gulf of California continued the marine theme. The Annual Coccidiosis Conference focused on mucosal immune responses against coccidia and an organizational meeting for a proposed North American working group on avian coccidia and coccidiosis was held.  T
    he auctioneers at the ASP Auction wore Hawaiian shirts (made by Lee Couch), which they unfortunately removed to auction off towards the end of the evening. A symposium entitled "Parasites in Paradise" focused through four presentations on the role of introduced avian malaria on the decline and extinction of Hawaiian forest birds.  Although the hors d'oeuvres at the ASP Welcome Reception were truly outstanding, I'm not sure that dirt would not have been delicious in the setting in which the event was held. The odor of Plumeria and the sounds of crashing waves combined to create a memorable evening. The Luau, held on Tuesday evening, took place in the same garden area as the reception. The food and drink were extraordinary, and participants were treated to an incredible display of native Hawaiian dance, costume and ritual. A scantily clad Mark Siddall and Scott Gardner (dressed very well) demonstrated how not to do the Hula.
    The "live" lava flowed at the Volcano National Park for those brave souls who were willing to walk several miles across an uncomfortably recent lava flow. From President John Oaks' balcony one could watch giant Manta Rays effortlessly glide through the surf in front of the hotel or observe natives practicing canoe racing at sunset in preparation for the inter-island finals. The hotel grounds were overgrown with an incredible array of flowering tropical plants and a variety of tall palm trees all of which were alive with colorful Indian mynas, Java rice birds, yellow-billed cardinals, and many other species.
    The concentration of golf courses on the Island was truly extraordinary, all of which seemed to have an ocean view and beautiful landscaping. Sherwin Desser (1998 recipient of the ASP Distinguished Service Award) joined Ralph Lichtenfels and Ray Damian for golf and was so impressed with the native plants that he spent most of his time in the rough studying the local flora.
    The relaxed atmosphere was infectious. Never before had so many ASP members worn so many different Hawaiian shirts at the same time, and at practically every event. As the Resolutions Committee pointed out, this was the first time the President of ASP (John Oaks for 1998) addressed the Society in sandals and a loud shirt.
    From the beauty of Akaka Falls to the lushness of Hilo, from a strange little goose eking out a living on volcanic barrens to the black sand beaches and cliffs of the North side of the Island, from the strange names of streets and places with 12 consecutive vowels to the beautiful deep blue of the Pacific with its incredible marine life, from the extraordinarily friendly people of Hawaii to the incredible beauty of the flora and fauna of the Island, from the excellent science to the good comradery, all added up to one of the best meetings held by ASP. Don Duszynski and the "Local" Organizing Committee deserve a deep measure of appreciation for their labors in bringing about a very memorable event.
 

The ASP is deeply appreciative for the financial support provided for the 73^rd 
Annual Meeting of the Society recently held in Hawaii.

 Contributors included:

Dr. Robert L. Rausch

Heska Corporation

Bob and Marcia Grieve

George Tulloch & Associates

Merck & Co.

Pfizer

The Bob and Marcia Grieve Travel Award
Barbara J. Davids, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The George S. Tulloch and Associates Travel Award
Kelli K. Sapp, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

The Heska Travel Grant, Gluck Equine Research Center
Steve Schneider, University of Kentucky

Marc Dresden Travel Awards
Ken Barber, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Pascale Leonard, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Kathleen Apakupaku, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Alistair Dove, University of Queensland, Australia
James Driver, University of Montana, Missoula
Michael Gilbert, University of Montana, Missoula
Anne Kjemtrup, University of California, Davis
Jessica Light, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Xinyan Huang, University of Toledo
Ross Shaw, Pacific Biological Station, Nainamo, Canada
Shannon Bennett, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Jonathan Moran, Pacific Biological, Nainamo, Canada
Kristen Myer, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Amanda Brown, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Mark Torchin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Best Student Paper Award
Greg Sandland, University of Lethbridge, Canada (Best in the Ecology Group)
Sean G. Forrester, McGill University, Canada (Best in the Cell/Molecular/Biochemistry Group.

Meritorious Student Presentation Award
Geoffrey Dow, Murdoch University, Australia
Kelli Sapp, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Todd Huspeni, University of California, Santa Barbara
Alistair Dove, University of Queensland, Australia
Jessica Light, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Donna Naumovitz, University of Arizona, Tucson

SHERWIN DESSER RECEIVES ASP DINSTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Kona, Hawaii, August 19, 1998, 73^rd annual meeting of The American Society of Parasitologists.

Dr. Sherwin S. Desser was this year's recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Desser follows a long list of previous recipients who have earned this award by significantly influencing the field of parasitology and making contributions to the Society. The Society reserves this high honor for members who have "promoted the discipline of parasitology, engaged in a sustaining giving of time and talents, and have provided leadership to the Society." Dr. Desser has exceeded these criteria through a career of publication, teaching and service. Dr. Desser has held numerous positions within the Society including those of Council Member, Vice-President, President-Elect, and President. He has also served for several years as Editor for the Journal of Parasitology.

Dr. Desser is currently a Professor of Parasitology and Chairman of the Department of Zoology at the University of Toronto. He has published many scientific articles in parasitology and has passed on his enthusiasm and scientific know-how to students who have become well-known in their own right. Dr. Desser has also brought his excitement and knowledge of his work to the public through talks to community groups and articles in the popular press. When asked to comment on Dr. Desser's career, Dr. Michael Sukhdeo, one of his former colleagues, stated, "I think so highly of him as a gentleman, a scientist and a scholar, I'm worried that I will use up my entire store of complimentary adjectives too quickly." That statement echoes the feelings of all of Dr. Desser's colleagues and illustrates why he is so deserving of this award.
 

JANINE CAIRA NAMED HENRY BALDWIN WARD MEDALIST FOR 1998

Dr. Janine Caira, ASP member since 1981, was awarded the prestigious Henry Baldwin Ward Medal for 1998. The award, which consists of a special bronze medal designed by Dr. Justus F. Mueller, a cash award of $1,000 and a certificate, was presented at the 73^rd annual meeting of the Society held in Kona, Hawaii, August 16-20, 1998. Dr. Caira is a member of the faculty of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut-Storrs. This award honors an individual who has been a member of the Society for not less than three years at the time of nomination and in mid-career, and who, by self-directed investigations, has attained a position of leadership in some phase of parasitological research.
 

JOHN C. HOLMES ELECTED DISTINGUISHED MEMBER EMERITIUS

Dr. John C. Holmes has been elected Distinguished Member Emeritus by ASP. Dr. Holmes is retired, but has remained active at the University of Alberta as Professor Emeritus since 1994, and will serve as Acting Director of the Bamfield Marine Station in 1999. He was born in 1932, and has been a member of the ASP since 1954. During his tenure as a member of the Society, he served as President (1991), Vice-President (1980) and Editorial Board Member (1980-1985); chaired the Special Awards Committee (1994); served as Society representative to the National Institutes for the Environment (1993); was a member of the Education Committee (1971-1975, 1986-1989), the In Memoriam Committee (1982-1984), Honorary and Emeritus Members Committee (1981), Terminology Committee (1981), Awards Committee (1976-1978; Chair, 1978), Nominating Committee (1974-1977), and Public Responsibilities Committee (1976). Dr. Holmes received the Henry Baldwin Ward Medal from ASP in 1972. John's primary research interests are in parasite community ecology and in parasite-induced alterations in host behavior.

AUSTIN J. MACINNIS RECEIVES ASP MENTOR AWARD FOR 1998
Dr. Austin J. MacInnis, ASP member since 1959, was presented the ASP Mentor Award at the 73^rd annual meeting held in Kona, Hawaii, August 16-20, 1998. The award consists of a prize of $1,000, a certificate and travel expenses to the annual meeting. The Mentor Award honors an individual who, during their career, has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the training of young scientists who have successfully pursed the independent study of parasites or aspects of the host-parasite relationship. Moreover, the recipient shall have influenced the research and/or graduate education of a department, college or institution to significantly increase the number of students completing graduate level training in the various disciplines of parasitology. Dr. MacInnis presented a talk entitled " Mentoring: The Honor, Privilege and Responsibility". Dr. MacInnis is a faculty member at UCLA.
 

JAMES H. MCKERROW NAMED STOLL-STUNKARD LECTURER FOR 1998

Dr. James H. McKerrow, ASP member since 1988 and member of the faculty at the University of California at San Francisco, was selected to present the Stoll-Stunkard Lecture at the 73^rd annual meeting of the Society held August 16-20 at the Kona Surf Resort in Kona, Hawaii. Dr. Mc Kerrow addressed the Society on the topic of "Lessons from the Parasite Toolbox on Evolution, Cell Biology and Drug Design".

NOMINATIONS FOR STOLL-STUNKARD LECTURESHIP AND EMINENT PARASITOLOGIST SOLICITED

The Stoll-Stunkard Lectureship and Eminent Parasitologist Committee of ASP solicits nominations from the Society membership for the 1999 (Eminent Parasitologist) and 2000 (Stoll-Stunkard Lectureship) awards. The Eminent Parasitologist Award is for individuals who have achieved international visibility through substantial contributions to parasitology over a long period of time. Such individuals need not be ASP members. The Stoll-Stunkard Lectureship is awarded to individuals who have shown prominence in basic research, and whose research enhances investigations on parasites (such individuals need not be a parasitologist sensu stricto). Nominations, including letter(s) of support and vitae of the candidate must be received by 15 December 1998. Send required documents to: Steve Nadler, Chair, Stoll-Stunkard Lectureship and Eminent Parasitologist Committee.

Steve Nadler
Department of Nematology
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 96616-8668
Telephone: (530) 752-2121
FAX: (530) 752-5809
E-mail: sanadler@ucdavis.edu
 

ELECTION OF ASP OFFICERS ANNOUNCED AT COUNCIL MEETING

Vice-President: Phil LoVerde (SUNY)
Council-Members-At-Large: Steven Nadler (UC Davis), Rebecca Cole (National Wildlife Health Research Lab)
Nominating Committee: Dennis Minchella, Chair (Purdue U.)
Susan Little (College of Vet. Med., U. Georgia)
Linda Mansfield (Bath, MI)
Eric Hoberg (USDA)
Joseph Urban (USDA)
Ann Donoghue, Alternate (Heska Corp.)
Student Representative: Joel Montgomery (U. Texas-Arlington)
 

REPORTS FROM MEETINGS OF AFFILIATED AND REGIONAL SOCIETIES

HELMINTHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON

The Helminthological Society of Washington once again had an active year, and held its 656^th through 660^th meetings during 1997 and 1998 at venues in the Washington, D.C. area. The 660^th meeting was held jointly with the New Jersey Society of Parasitologists at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania and featured a mini-symposium "Modern Aspects of Parasitology". Dr. Alan F. Bird, a renowned Australian nematologist was elected to Honorary Membership in the Helminthological Society of Washington in 1997. Dr. Burt Endo, received the Anniversary Award from the Society in November 1997. Current Officers of the Society are: Eric Hoberg (President), Ronald Neafie (Vice-President), Pat Carney (Recording Secretary), Harley Sheffield (Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer), and John Cross, Kevin Baird, Mark Jenkins and Lynn Carta (Council-Members-at-Large). Sherman Hendrix completed his 5 year tenure as Editor of the Journal of the Helminthological Society of Washington; Willis and Janet Reid will assume the editorial duties with the first issue of 1999.

PARASITOLOGY SECTION OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ZOOLOGISTS REPORT

The Parasitology Section of the Canadian Society of Zoologists (CSZ) met during the Annual Society Meeting held at Okangan University College, Kelowna, British Columbia, May 12-16, 1998. The Section has approximately 80 members, about a third of whom attended the Kelowna meeting. The Parasitology program included 12 oral presentations, three posters and three symposium lectures on a variety of parasitological topics.

The 1998 Wardle Medal was awarded to Dr. Murray Lankester of Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. The event was highlighted by Dr. A.K. Prestwood's (Athens, Georgia) introduction of Dr. Lankester and by the presence of Dr. Murray Fallis, the first Wardle Medal recipient, who presented the Medal to Dr. Lankester. Dr. Lankester's lecture, "They were the best of times and..." focused on his contributions to our understanding of the biology of lungworms in cervids.

There were two awards for student presentations. The Murray Fallis prize went to Mr. Roman Carreno (University of Guelph) for his paper "Isosporoid coccidia: Phylogenetic analysis and classification of species possessing steida bodies" (Supervisor: Dr. J. Barta). The ASP Prize went to Ms. Diane Bienek (University of Alberta) for her paper "Macrophage-conditioned medium enhances in vitro growth of Trypanosoma danielewskyi" (Supervisor: Dr. M. Belosevic). Mr. Sho Shirakashi (University of Lethbridge) received a rarely awarded Honorable Mention for his poster entitled "Infection Dynamics of Polymorphus paradoxus (Acanthocephala) in Gammarus lacustris collected from a prairie slough" (Supervisor: Dr. C. Goater).  The Section presented a symposium "Molluscan defenses against trematode infection" organized by Dr. A; Shostak (University of Alberta). The symposium featured lectures by Dr. Willard Granath (University of Montana), Dr. Eric Loker (University of New Mexico) and Dr. Christopher Bayne (University of Oregon). The Parasitology Section gratefully acknowledges financial support for the symposium from an American Society of Parasitologists Affiliate Society Grant. Drs. Granath and Loker generously served as judges for the student presentation competition.  The next meeting of the Section will be held during the CSZ Annual Meeting at the University of Ottawa, Ontario, May 5-9, 1999. The 1999 Parasitology Symposium "Host-parasite interaction in a changing climate" is being organized by Drs. Rasul Khan (Memorial University) and Cam Goater (University of Lethbridge). The Parasitology Section has a Website which is managed by Dr. Al Shostak (http:///www.biology.ualberta.ca/parasites/home.htm). It describes Section activities, has a directory of parasitologists in Canada, and contains items of general interest to parasitologists. Dr. David Marcogliese (Environment Canada), Chair of the Parasite Module Steering Committee, reported on meetings with the Biological Survey of Canada during the past year. The report will be published on our Website in the near future.  The Parasitology Section endorsed a bid initiated by Dr. Martin Adamson (University of British Columbia), to hold ICOPA X (in the year images) in Vancouver. Dr. Khan represented the Parasitology Section at ICOPA IX held in Japan this past August.  The Section officers for 1998-1999 are: Past Chair, Dr. Ron Podesta; Vice-Chair, Dr. David Cone; Councillors, Drs. Cam Goater and John Barta; Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Dan McLaughlin, Department of Biology, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd., W., Montreal, QC Canada, H3G 1M8. E-mail: cljd@vax2.concordia.ca Telephone: (514) 848-3409. FAX: (514) 848-2881.
 

NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGISTS REPORTS ON YEAR'S ACTIVITIES

The New Jersey Society for Parasitology held 3 meetings during the past year. The Fall meeting was held at Fort Dodge Animal Health in Princeton, NJ. Talks were given by Moeen Hatab, Yi Wang, Ghazala Hashami, Michael Wilson, and Sarwar Hashmi of Randy Gaugler's lab at Rutgers University. The theme of their talks was "Parasitology in the Service of Insect Control". The spring meeting held at the Holiday Inn in Princeton, NJ, combined a dinner meeting with student presentations. The Norman R. Stoll Memorial Lecture entitled "Immunity to Nematode Parasites: A Tale of Two Worms" was given by Tom Klei of Louisiana State University. Maria E. Fichera of the University of Pennsylvania won the Leslie A. Stauber Student Award for her paper titled "Antibiotic Targeting of the Plastid Genome in Toxoplasma gondii". The annual joint meeting with the Helminthological Society of Washington was held at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA and included a mini-symposium entitled "Modern Aspects of Parasitology which featured talks by Christopher Hunter of the University of Pennsylvania, Judy Appleton of Cornell University and Edward Pearce of Cornell University. The new officers for 1998-1999 are: Philip J. Scholl (President), Peter Perrin (Vice-President) and Thomas J. Nolan (Secretary/Treasurer). Finally, the New Jersey Society of Parasitologists extends sincere appreciation to its corporate sponsors: Fort Dodge Animal Health, Hoechst Roussel Vet, Merial Ltd., Roche Vitamins Inc., and Schering Plough Research Institute.
 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PARASITOLOGISTS MEETING - BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA

The NCP met twice during the academic year 1997-1998. The Mid-Winter meeting was held on November 7, 1997 at the University of California, Berkeley. Katherine M. Kocan, Ph.D., of the Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University gave an address entitled "Ticks: A Privileged Site for Anaplasma marginali, a Rickettsial Pathogen of Cattle".  The Annual Spring meeting was held at Monte Toyon Camp in Aptos, CA, April 11-12, 1998. The invited speaker was Curtis L. Fritz, Ph.D., DVM of the California Department of Health Services, Vector-borne Disease Section. He spoke on hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in California. The winner of the Best Student Paper competition was Anne Kjemtrup (Department of Veterinary Microbiology, UC-Davis) for a presentation entitled "Characterization of a Piroplasm in a Northern California Dusky-footed Woodrat".  Officers of NCP are: Robert S. Lane, Ph.D. (President), Chindi Peavey, Ph.D. (Treasurer), Walter E. Carr, Jr., M.D. (Representative to ASP Council), and Wallace M. Harmon (President-Elect).

SOUTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION OF PARASITOLOGISTS -- LAKE TEXOMA, OKLAHOMA.

The annual meeting of SWAP was held on April 9-11, 1998 at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station at Lake Texoma, Oklahoma. The 1998 officers serving the organization were: Chris McAllister (President), Patricia Wilber (President-Elect/Program Officer), John Janovy (Secretary/Treasurer), and Cynthia Chappell (Representative to Council). A total of 30 papers and posters were presented at this year's meeting. Sixteen of these presentations were by students. Student paper awards included: the David A. Becker Award to Ben Hanelt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, for his paper entitled "A Preliminary Investigation into the Life History of the Hair Worm, Gordius robustus (Nematomorpha: Gordioidae)"; the Marc Dresden Award to Robert Kula, Peru State College, for his paper "Unlocking Taxonomic Resolution of the Generic Complex Gregarina."

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIDWESTERN CONFERENCE OF PARASITOLOGISTS - INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

The 50^th AMCOP was held on May 28-30, 1998, at Indiana State University in Terra Haute. A total of 38 persons registered for the conference. Dr. James Coggins of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was presiding officer, and Drs. Fernando Monroy and Don Dusanic of Indiana State University made local arrangements and served as Program Officers. Eleven papers and seven posters/demonstrations were presented by members. The C.A. Herrick Award (and $300) for outstanding poster/demonstration went to Matthew G, Bolek of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for his presentation on "Endoparasites of Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Western Chorus Frog from Southeastern Wisconsin." The G.R. LaRue Award (and $300) for outstanding paper was awarded to L. Kristen Page of Purdue University for her presentation on Foraging by Granivores at Raccon Latrines: Implications for Transmission of Baylisascaris procyonis." Ms. Page was also chosen as the AMCOP nominee for the American Society of Parasitologists student travel grant award with Mr. Bolek as alternate.  A symposium on " Cytokines in Parasitic Diseases" was given Friday afternoon by Dr. Joseph Urban of USDA in Beltsville, MD, who spoke on "Immunological Tricks that Reverse Host Resistance to GI Nematodes, and Dr. Dan Howe of George Washington University in St. Louis who spoke on "Comparative Analysis of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum for the Characterization of Parasite Virulence Factors." The banquet speakers were Drs. William Coil, John Crites, and Tom Dunagan who spoke on "AMCOP 50: Fifty Years Revisited." Dr. John Oaks, President of ASP, also addressed the conference.  Committee appointments were as follows: Nominating Committee - Joseph Camp and Doug Woodmansee; Meeting Sites Committee - Kevin Kazacos and Dennis Minchella; Symposium Committee - Tarid Quereshi and Matt Bolek; Resolutions Committee - Dave Daniell and Randy Yoder; Audit Committee - Omer Larson and Bill Dyer; and Judging Committee - Pat Muzzall, Peter Pappas, and Dan Synder.

AMCOP 51 will be held June 3-5, 1999 at Wilmington College in Wilmington, OH. Future meeting sites are: AMCOP 52 - 2000, University of Notre Dame; AMCOP 53 - 2001, Milliken University, Decatur, IL; AMCOP 54 - images, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; AMCOP 55 - 2003, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL; AMCOP 56 - 2004, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN.
 

THE BOOK NOOK

Listed below are recent publications of possible interest to ASP members.

1. Malaria Vaccine Development: A Multi-Immune Response Approach, S.L. Hoffman (ed), ASM Press, 1996, 325 pages, $75.00, ISBN 1-55581-116-7C.
2. Atlas of Human Parasitology, 4^th Edition, L. Ash and T. Orihel, available through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (Request Publication # B3997), ASCP Press, Dept. 77-3462, Chicago, IL 60678-3462 or call (800) 621-4142, $155 ($135 to ASCP members).
3. Parasites in Human Tissues, T. Orihel and L. Ash, available through ASCP (see #2 above for ordering information; request publication # B3792), $165 ($145 to ASCP members).
4. Atlas of Immunology, J. Cruse and R. Lewis, CRC Press, December 1998, 352 pages, $69.95, ISBN 0-8493-948-9.
5. Parasites of North American Fishes, 2^nd Edition, G. Hoffman, Cornell University Press, January 1999, 548 pages, $85.00, ISBN 0-8014-3409-2.
6. Analytical Parasitology, M.T. Rogan (ed), Springer, 1997, 365 pages, ISBN 3-540-58919-8.
7. CD-ROM Series from the Welcome Trust: Malaria, $55.00 for a student/individual; Sickle Cell Disease, $55.00 for a student/individual; Schistosomiasis, $55.00 for a student/individual. These CDs may be obtained from CAB International, 10^th East 40^th Street, New York, NY 10016. Telephone: (212) 453-2670 or (800) 528-4841. FAX: (212) 686-7993. E-mail: cabi-nao@cabi.org Networking prices available.

HAROLD W. MANTER LABORATORY OF PARASITOLOGY - Reprints.
    The HWML is pleased to announce that we are able to provide unsorted reprints that represent duplicates and even sometimes triplicates of "separates or reprints" that we house and index in our library. These unsorted versions are not indexed and you will get only bulk with no sorting.  If anyone wants some duplicate reprints dealing with parasitology from protozoa (protista) through arthropods and even vertebrates, drop us a line at slg@unl.edu or ssterner@unlinfo.unl.edu. We can sometimes sort major items to phylum and we always send in bulk, with no further sorting. We will ship anywhere in the world if you pay the shipping costs BEFORE we ship. Watch the electronic version of the newsletter and the ASP home page for further information.

THE JOB MART

Two tenure-track faculty positions available in the Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Parasitologists are invited to apply.

Animal Biologist: To begin either January or August 1999. The Department is searching for a broadly-trained animal biologist to teach Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and introductory Animal Biology. The successful candidate will develop an active research program involving undergraduates and may also have an opportunity to teach a course in his/her specialty. A Ph.D. is required along with demonstrated teaching ability in Comparative Anatomy.

Microbiologist: To begin August 1999. The Department is searching for a broadly-trained microbiologist to teach Microbiology for nursing majors, an upper-division Microbiology course for biology majors, and possible participation in introductory courses. The successful candidate will develop an active research program involving undergraduates and may also have an opportunity to teach a course in his/her specialty. A Ph.D. is required along with demonstrated teaching ability in Microbiology.

To apply for either position, send: (1) a letter of application describing teaching/research interests (specifically addressing the candidate's ability to teach either Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy or Microbiology); (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work; (4) up to three copies of recent publications; and (5) three letters of reference (responsibility of the applicant). Applications should be sent to either the Animal Biologist Search Committee or Microbiologist Search Committee, Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Telephone: (715) 836-4166; FAX: (715) 836-5089; E-mail: biolsrch@uwec.edu For priority consideration, completed applications must be received by October 1999. However, screening will continue until the position is filled.

Tenure-track Position in Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogenesis.  The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of eukaryotic microbial pathogenesis (the study of protozoal and fungal pathogens). Within this broad scope, any aspect will be considered but persons with an interest in the molecular basis of pathogenicity and/or the host immune response are especially encouraged to apply. This position will likely be filled by an individual at the level of Assistant Professor, although applications at the rank of Associate Professor and Full Professor will also be considered. The individual filling this position will play a major role in the graduate training program and teaching programs of the Department. The position offers an excellent environment in microbiology, immunology and other basic biomedical sciences, outstanding scientific resources, and a wide variety of potential research collaborations. Applicants are encouraged to submit a curriculum vitae, bibliography, a brief (one to two pages) description of research interests and future plans, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 1998 to: John C. Boothroyd, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr., Fairchild D-305, Stanford, CA 94305-5124.

Stanford University is committed to increasing representation of women and members of minority groups on its faculty and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.
 

Veterinary Parasitologist. The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center of the Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of Veterinary Parasitology. An important responsibility of this position will be to direct an existing well-funded program of research on equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. The successful candidate will also be involved in other programs of parasitological research in the Department, will actively participate in the training of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and will contribute to the service needs of the Department and the University. The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center is a research unit of the Department of Veterinary Science and is accommodated in a modern building on the University of Kentucky-Lexington campus. The building houses faculty offices, well-equipped research laboratories, library and accommodations for horses and laboratory animals. The Department maintains a large population of horses for research at the University Research Farms about 15-20 minutes from the Gluck Center. Privately owned thoroughbred and standardbred horse populations close to Lexington also constitute a unique and important source of material for research that is widely availed of by faculty at the Gluck Center with the enthusiastic cooperation of owners and equine veterinarians. A stimulating environment emphasizing the application of basic and applied research methodologies to the health and reproductive needs of the horse is provided by an internationally recognized group of faculty with expertise in equine viral, bacterial and parasitologic diseases, genetics and immunogenetics, pathology, reproductive physiology, therapeutics and toxicology. Collaborations with faculty in the College of Agriculture, the Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center and College of Medicine are encouraged. Facilities for FACS analysis, cell imaging, and DNA and protein sequence analysis are available in centralized campus facilities. The successful candidate will occupy an excellently equipped laboratory for studies on equine protozoal myeloencephalitis with generous funding to support this work for at least two years. More information about the Department can be found at the Department Web Site: <http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/VetScience/gluck1.htm>. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Parasitology and proven research expertise in the molecular biology of protozoal disease. A DVM or equivalent degree is highly desirable. Postdoctoral experience is desirable for candidates at the Assistant Professor level. The application deadline is October 1, 1998 or until a suitable candidate is found. A letter of application together with a curriculum vitae and the names of three references should be sent to: Dr. John Timoney, Chair, Search Committee, Gluck Equine Research Center, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0099. Telephone: (606) 257-4172. FAX: (606) 257-8542.

Postgraduate Position.  A postgraduate training position is available to qualified candidates with a research interest in environmental parasitology. Research will be focused on the detection and quantification of protozoan parasites in source and drinking water. Stipends are competitive and based on experience and academic degree. Appointments are awarded on a yearly basis and may be renewable for up to a total of three years. Successful candidates will independently conduct their research at the laboratory facilities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Andrew W. Briedenbach Environmental Research Center at Cincinnati, Ohio. Women and minorities underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply. For more information and application materials, contact: Frank W. Schaefer, III, Ph.D., U.S. E.P.A., 26 W. M.L. King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268. Telephone: (513) 569-7222. FAX: (513) 569-7117. E-mail: schaefer.frank@epa.gov

Graduate Teaching Associate Position in Veterinary Parasitology.  The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, invites applications for a Graduate Teaching Associate position in veterinary parasitology. The successful applicant will be required to assist in teaching parasitology to professional and undergraduate students. The individual is expected to pursue research and graduate studies in this department leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA recognized school. The graduate position is funded by state-appropriated funds, with full medical benefits and will be available January 1999 or until filled. Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae, copy of academic transcripts (photocopies are acceptable in preliminary correspondence), names of three references, and statement of professional goals and interests to: Dr. Karen Snowden, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4467. For more information visit the Department's internet site at http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/vtpb Telephone: (409) 862-4999. E-mail: ksnowden@cvm.tamu.edu

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
 

WORKSHOPS AND SYMPOSIA

ATCC PUBLISHES WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FOR REMAINDER OF 1998

1. October 13-16, 1998: Microbial DNA Fingerprinting.
2. October 16, 1998: Virus Propagation Seminar.
3. October 21-23, 1998: Downstream Processing, Recovery and Purification of Proteins.
4. October 27-30: Freezing and Freeze-Drying of Microorganisms.
5. November 5-6, 1998: Anaerobic Bacteriology.
6. November 9-13, 1998: Recombinant DNA: Techniques and Applications.
7. November 17-20, 1998: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Applications/Cycle DNA Sequencing.

For additional information about ATCC Workshops/Conferences and Seminars contact: ATCC, Workshop Coordinator, 10801 University Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110. Telephone: (800) 359-7370 or (703) 365-2726. FAX: (703) 365-2745. E-mail: workshops@atcc.org Internet Address: http://www.atcc.org/workshops/workshop.html
 

KEYSTONE SYMPOSIA ANNOUNCES 1999 SCHEDULE

1     Type 2 Cytokines in Allergy and Helminth Infections - Lake Tahoe, NV, Jan. 9-15, 1999.
2     Experimental Models of Immune Dysregulation and Mucosal Inflammation: Impact on the Understanding and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Santa Fe, NM, Jan. 16-21, 1999.
3.    Immunogenetics of Human Disease: MHC/TCR and Peptide - Taos, NM, Jan. 16-22, 1999.
4.    Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors - Keystone, CO, Jan. 18-23, 1999.
5.    Macrophage Biology - Keystone, CO, Jan. 22-28, 1999.6.
6.    Lymphocyte Biology and Disease - Taos, NM, Feb. 8-14, 1999.
7.    Inflammatory Paradigms and the Vasculature - Santa Fe, NM, Feb. 23-28, 1999.
8.    Infections of the Nervous System: Host Pathogen Interactions - Taos, NM, March 9-14, 1999.
9.    Effectors of Inflammation in the CNS - Taos, NM March 9-14, 1999.
10.  Tolerance and Autoimmunity - Keystone, CO, March 26-April 1, 1999.
11.  Apoptosis and Programed Cell Death - Breckenridge, CO, April 6-11, 1999.
12. Specificity in Signal Transduction - Keystone, CO, April 9-14, 1999.
13. Protein Folding, Degradation and Molecular Chaperones - Copper Mountain, CO, April 10-16, 1999.
14. Protein Folding, Modification and Transport in the Early Secretory Pathway - Copper Mountain, CO, April 10-16, 1999.
15. DNA Vaccines: Immune Responses, Mechanisms and Manipulating Antigen Processing - Snowbird, UT, April 12-17, 1999.
16. Molecular Approaches to Human Viral Vaccines - Snowbird, UT, April 12-17, 1999.

For information on deadlines for abstract submission and registration, and on accommodations see the Keystone Symposia Website at http://www.symposia.com Telephone: (800) 253-0685. FAX: (970) 262-1525. E-mail: keystone@symposia.com

Burroughs Wellcome Fund 1999 Award Series

http://www.bwfund.org

Scholar Awards and New Investigator Awards in Molecular Parasitology
Application deadline: January 15, 1999

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is offering five-year Scholar Awards in Molecular Parasitology of $425,000 ($85,000 per year) and three-year New Investigator Awards in Molecular Parasitology of $210,000 ($70,000 per year).  It is anticipated that two scholar awards and four new investigator awards will be made.

The program's goal is to foster the development and productivity of scientists who will bring new ways of thinking and new experimental approaches to the study of parasitic diseases, which have been relatively neglected as targets for basic research.  The awards are intended to give recipients the freedom and flexibility to pursue new avenues of inquiry and higher-risk research projects that hold potential for advancing significantly the biochemical, pharmacological, immunological, and molecular biological knowledge of major pathogens and arthropod vectors that spread parasitic diseases.  BWF is interested particularly in supporting investigators who will move modern molecular techniques into the study of parasitic systems as well as investigators whose work will extend the study of parasites in new directions.

Applications must be submitted by accredited degree-granting U.S. or Canadian institutions on behalf of individual candidates.  Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and they must have an M.D. or Ph.D. degree.  Candidates for scholar awards must have established a record of independent research and hold a tenure-track position as an associate professor or its equivalent.  Consideration also will be given to more senior investigators who are either significantly reorienting their research from another field to molecular parasitology or significantly switching research directions within the field.  Candidates for new investigator awards must hold a tenure-track position as an assistant professor or its equivalent, and they must have established a record of independent research at the faculty level.
 

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is offering two types of awards.  One type, which provides up to $400,000 over a period of four years (up to $100,000 per year), is intended to support studies that bring new ways of thinking and new experimental approaches to malaria research.  The second type, which provides $100,000 over a period of two years ($50,000 per year), is intended to support feasibility studies and pilot work that will underpin higher-risk projects in malaria, or to support investigators from other fields who are reorienting their research to malaria.  It is anticipated that up to $1.5 million will be spent on awards in the New Initiatives in Malaria Research program, with the split between four-year awards and two-year awards to be determined during the selection process.

The program's goal is to increase the fundamental understanding of the biology and pathogenesis of malaria.  The awards are intended to attract more investigators to work on malaria, to encourage them to bring novel approaches to studying the pathogens and the arthropod vectors responsible for causing the disease, and to enhance scientific collaborations among investigators at the same or different institutions.  Applications from coinvestigators with complementary expertise to work jointly on research projects are encouraged.  Experience in malaria research is not a prerequisite.  BWF seeks to encourage individuals from other fields to apply their expertise in bringing new ideas and approaches to the study of malaria.

Applications must be submitted by accredited degree-granting U.S. or Canadian institutions on behalf of individual candidates.  Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.  Candidates must have an M.D. or Ph.D. degree, and they must hold a tenure-track faculty appointment or its equivalent.  In an exception to this requirement, if a collaboration permits access to field sites or laboratory resources unique to a tropical developing country, then the collaborative partner may be an international one, so long as the lead partner is a U.S. or Canadian researcher who meets the eligibility criteria.
 

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is offering five-year Scholar Awards in Molecular Pathogenic Mycology of $400,000 ($80,000 per year) and three-year New Investigator Awards in Molecular Pathogenic Mycology of $195,000 ($65,000 per year).  It is anticipated that three scholar awards and three new investigator awards will be made.

The program's goal is to foster the development and productivity of scientists who will bring new ways of thinking and new experimental approaches to the study of disease-causing fungi.  The awards are intended to give recipients the freedom and flexibility to pursue new avenues of inquiry and higher-risk research projects that hold potential for advancing significantly the field of medical mycology.  BWF is interested particularly in supporting scientists--including investigators already working in mycology as well as those from other fields--who will use modern techniques from molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, and genetics to advance fundamental knowledge of virulent fungal pathogens.

Applications must be submitted by accredited degree-granting U.S. or Canadian institutions on behalf of individual candidates.  Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and they must have an M.D. or Ph.D. degree.  Candidates for scholar awards must have established a record of independent research and hold a tenure-track position as an associate professor or its equivalent.  Consideration also will be given to more senior investigators who are significantly reorienting their research from another field to medical mycology.  Candidates for new investigator awards must hold a tenure-track position as an assistant professor or its equivalent, and they must have established a record of independent research at the faculty level.
 

ABOUT THE BURROUGHS WELLCOME FUND

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is an independent private foundation established to advance the medical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.  Within this broad mandate, BWF's general strategy is to help outstanding scientists early in their careers develop as independent investigators, and to support investigators who are working in or entering fields in the basic medical sciences that are undervalued or in need of particular encouragement.

With its current endowment of more than $600 million, BWF makes approximately $30 million in grants annually in the United States and Canada.  BWF's support is channeled primarily through competitive peer-reviewed award programs, which encompass six major categories: career development of scientists, emerging infectious diseases, therapeutic sciences, reproductive science, interfaces between the physical/chemical/computational sciences and the biological sciences, and science education.  Grants are made primarily to degree-granting institutions on behalf of individual researchers, who must be nominated by their institutions.  To complement these competitive programs, BWF also makes grants to nonprofit organizations conducting activities to improve the general environment for science.

Based in Durham, North Carolina, BWF was founded in 1955 as the corporate foundation of the pharmaceutical firm Burroughs Wellcome Co.  In 1993, a generous gift from BWF's sister philanthropy in the United Kingdom, the Wellcome Trust, enabled the Fund to become fully independent from the company, which was acquired by Glaxo in 1995.  BWF has no affiliation either with the firm now known as Glaxo Wellcome or with any other corporation.  BWF is governed by a Board of Directors composed of distinguished scientists and business leaders.

Information about BWF and its award programs can be obtained electronically by sending an e-mail message to mailback@bwfund.org (type the word "menu" on the subject line for a list of programs).  To request a specific brochure to be delivered by regular mail, or to send a message to a program officer, access BWF at info@bwfund.org.

Information also is available on the World Wide Web.  BWF's website address is http://www.bwfund.org.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund
4709 Creekstone Drive, Suite 100
Durham, NC 27703-8472
Tel: 919/991-5100
Fax: 919/941-5884
E-mail: info@bwfund.org
Website: http://www.bwfund.org
 
 
 

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