Meet the ‘princess’ mosquito 👑 🦟 LSHTM establishes UK’s first laboratory colony of Aedes vexans, a mosquito that's very 'high maintenance' Find out how this pioneering research is helping to protect the UK from disease threats as our climate changes 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

TrypsClub is back! Join us for the next journal club! Date: 16th July 2026 Time: 3:00pm BST Register here: lnkd.in/eh9nSkGA Link to the paper: lnkd.in/e_qhSi5F

🦟"Catnip lotion as effective as #Deet at repelling #mosquitoes, study finds" by @katlay.bsky.social in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally

theguardian.com

As childhood diseases return and preventable illnesses spread, one can hope that some parents will see stories like this, and relearn the history and value of vaccination. “Lillard was removed from the vacuum, and for the first time in 73 years, slept outside the iron lung in eternal rest.”

BlueinOhio@sharon43302.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This is why vaccines are important.

Just saw this preprint highlighted in a Nature Briefing (@natureportfolio.nature.com) and it resonates with me a lot. How bad supervisors are pushing ECRs out of academia: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6... I've seen it and I've experienced it and I do think their needs to be more institutional (1/?)

Happening tomorrow! 📢 #GLIDE Join global health leaders, senior government representatives, and development partners to advance action on malaria elimination ✅ 🗓️ 22 April ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM GST 📍 ADGM Academy + Zoom (Hybrid) 🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/Crl7M

New paper out! 🦟 💧☀️ Seasonal variation in aquatic habitat availability and use by the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1... 👏 Dr #NajatKahamba for leading this work on this crucial #malaria vector 👏 to the whole team #IfakaraHealthInstitute & @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

Join the 4th Edition of Malária nos PALOP ✨ This free, hybrid conference brings together experts from PALOP countries to address challenges in malaria and other vector-borne diseases 🌐 🗓️ 24 April 📍 Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde + Zoom 🔗 shorturl.at/vaFqc

🏛️ New #PhD opportunity at @lshtm.bsky.social & @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social building models of #InfectiousDisease transmission that incorporates data on health inequalities Interested in developing #epidemiology & modelling skills? Apply by 11 May 2026 Details 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

🦟 New paper accepted! www.nature.com/articles/s41... Dr #RogerSanou led work using mid‑infrared spectroscopy + machine learning to identify species and age of male #mosquito Anopheles gambiae s.l. Proud collaboration led by #IRSS-BurkinaFaso with #IHI & @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk + @uofgchem.bsky.social

Everyone from the Global South moving to the Global North for a postdoc should hear this advice:

Attending @bspparasitology.bsky.social Spring Meeting remotely this time 🥲 Not ideal, but still excited to share our latest work on Schistosoma mansoni egg secretome directly in the host tissues! 🔬 🚨 Key message: liver is not intestine 😏

We open with @sheinerlab.bsky.social introducing a scientist who needs no introduction - Dominique Soldati-Favre. Dominique was awarded lifetime membership to the @bspparasitology.bsky.social for her immeasurable contributions to the field. #bsp #parasites #peoplemakeglasgow

The BSP spring meeting is not just offering great talks - we also have an exciting breakout program! @christina-naula.bsky.social from @glasgow.ac.uk and co-host of @microbetv.bsky.social This Week in Parasitism is interviewing Prof Poppy @lamberton-lab.bsky.social about her scientific career.

I've known Dr Henry-Venson since we were PhD students and getting to include his work with #RainbowOfficeHours in our #BSP2026 EDI session was such a pleasure! I have a load of links to write up and share! The Rainbow Office Hours links will be included! #EDI #DEI #Equality #Diversity #EDIinSTEM

British Society for Parasitology@bspparasitology.bsky.social · 5mo ago

As part of our "Supporting equity and diversity in Parasitology" Workshop, Dr Rafael Henry-Venson from @glasgow.ac.uk is showcasing the concept of Rainbow Office Hours - dedicated office hours hosted by LGBTQ+ staff to support LGBTQ+ students. 🏳️‍🌈

As part of our "Supporting equity and diversity in Parasitology" Workshop, Dr Rafael Henry-Venson from @glasgow.ac.uk is showcasing the concept of Rainbow Office Hours - dedicated office hours hosted by LGBTQ+ staff to support LGBTQ+ students. 🏳️‍🌈

This year's C.A. Wright Medal and President's Medal were awarded to Prof Goylette Chami from the University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk and Dr Tom Pennance @schistosoma.bsky.social from the Natural History Museum @nhm-london.bsky.social for their outstanding contributions in Schistosomiasis Epidemiology.

🙏 @bspparasitology.bsky.social for the invitation to #BSP2026 in Glasgow! It was my honour to present the work on #malaria #mosquitoes & #parasites done by many talented scientists @mauropazmino.bsky.social #DoreenSiria #IvanCasas & many others @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk #IfakaraHealthInstitute, #IRSS

And I shouldn't forget to say that as well as the lab work and the @bspparasitology.bsky.social logo, Shannara (& her friend Katie) are the reason I am now the proud parent of a little rescue dog from the SSPCA named 'Pico'. I must figure out how to make him a mozzie costume! :)

British Society for Parasitology@bspparasitology.bsky.social · 5mo ago

As part of our BSP miniseries showcasing the work and journeys of our members, Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social interviews @glasgow.ac.uk -based PhD student Shannara Eilean Smith @shannaraeilean.bsky.social about her idea and inspiration for the this year's BSP Spring Meeting logo.

When we needed a logo, I knew exactly who to turn to! We're so lucky to have @shannaraeilean.bsky.social in the Modrzynska Lab (with @baldini-francesco.bsky.social & Colin McClure of QUB) at @glasgow.ac.uk!! And her work with mozzies is also fantastic! She'll be at @events.embl.org #BioMalPar in May

British Society for Parasitology@bspparasitology.bsky.social · 5mo ago

As part of our BSP miniseries showcasing the work and journeys of our members, Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social interviews @glasgow.ac.uk -based PhD student Shannara Eilean Smith @shannaraeilean.bsky.social about her idea and inspiration for the this year's BSP Spring Meeting logo.

As part of our BSP miniseries showcasing the work and journeys of our members, Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social interviews @glasgow.ac.uk -based PhD student Shannara Eilean Smith @shannaraeilean.bsky.social about her idea and inspiration for the this year's BSP Spring Meeting logo.

Wonderful trip to Blairmore, home of Sir William Leishman, with fellow Leishmania researchers. Niche tourism! Huge thanks to Mike Barrett for organising #Parasitology @bspparasitology.bsky.social

It was a great trip, really enjoyed it. The weather was favourable, the scenery breathtaking, the talks engaging and the cakes were delicious, too. A good day. The credit for organising goes all to Mike!

Dr Joanne Power@hanniepower.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thank you to Prof Mike Barrett & @christina-naula.bsky.social & anyone else involved in organising our post-#BSP2026 field trip to see William Leishman's former home in Blairmore! We learned so much & got lucky again with the sunshine! www.blairmorehall.com <- Village Hall link to support them!

Thank you to Prof Mike Barrett & @christina-naula.bsky.social & anyone else involved in organising our post-#BSP2026 field trip to see William Leishman's former home in Blairmore! We learned so much & got lucky again with the sunshine! www.blairmorehall.com <- Village Hall link to support them!

I forgot these were in the #BSP2026 bag and I helped back the bags. 😭 It's okay, I'll sleep for a week! 😄 @sppirit-network.bsky.social

Thank you so much to everyone who made it to #BSP2026 in beautiful, sunny Glasgow!!! (We asked the weather to behave while everyone was around)! The @bspparasitology.bsky.social 2027 meeting will be in Cardiff! I hope everyone enjoyed themselves! Like Glasgow, People Make #Parasitology! 🥳🧬🧫🔬

My poster is up and it's going really well! People are actually interested in my weird science

First cases of mosquito-borne virus (Usutu) found in blackbirds in Scotland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

First cases of Usutu virus found in blackbirds in Scotland

Analysis confirmed the Usutu virus in birds found dead in Arran.

bbc.co.uk

And our #BSP2026 cèilidh and dinner will be up in the gorgeous Gilbert Scott building next week (*blue skies not guaranteed.. but maybe.. but pack for all seasons! 😁) @bspparasitology.bsky.social

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 7mo ago

UofG in real life and anime! ✨ Have you seen Netflix’s new series ‘Love Through a Prism’? The art school is inspired by our very own University of Glasgow. See the real campus locations alongside their animated versions. We think they captured our beautiful campus perfectly!