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Largest Parasitology group in Canada ~70 trainees and ~19 faculty members from Universities of Calgary, Alberta, Lethbridge, Manitoba and Victoria
Joined March 2013
Check out this interview with HPI member @HayleySGorman on the work done in the Chadee lab!
Introducing the Snyder Spotlight Series highlighting the science happening across the Snyder Institute. Today’s feature takes you inside the Chadee Lab. Reach out on snyderadmin@ucalgary.ca to get your lab featured next! @HayleySGorman #SnyderSpotlight @UCalgaryMed @UCalgary
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Introducing the Snyder Spotlight Series highlighting the science happening across the Snyder Institute. Today’s feature takes you inside the Chadee Lab. Reach out on snyderadmin@ucalgary.ca to get your lab featured next! @HayleySGorman #SnyderSpotlight @UCalgaryMed @UCalgary
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Today @HPI_network bootcamp the #communityoutreach team presented all their tools to engage with kids and in public events. Amazing tools and team ! Fantastic work #scicom #science #parasites @HayleySGorman @ParkerVolk
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Today is the day - the entire HPI community is out in Kanakis for the annual HPI BOOTCAMP!!! We have already had a wonderful morning of friends, science, and new collaborations. Beautiful day to talk parasites!
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Active case detection using loop-mediated isothermal amplification technology and treatment versus standard of care for malaria in pregnancy in Ethiopia (LAMPREG): a pragmatic randomised diagnostic outcomes trial https://t.co/dER3uYB9au DNA testing for malaria in pregnancy
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Happy to see a very cool paper I collaborated on out in Gut Microbes - check it out! Really cool work interrogating mucus secretion #MucusMatters
https://t.co/Azb0R5gmrm
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Colonic goblet cells play a crucial role in mucosal defense by secreting Muc2 mucin and other proteins that entrap and expel enteropathogens. However, the role of innate effectors in the gut like c...
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Check out our latest blog written by a very insightful undergrad who flipped the script on parasites by looking at how parasites could be used to control unwanted pests! Read it here ⬇️ https://t.co/oQCA8XkBUz
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By Pablo Ruy-Perez Edited by Parker Volk and Hayley Gorman How are chemical pesticides harmful? Throughout human agricultural history, we have developed some quite efficient methods of agriculture …
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In our latest work we've explored associations between the fecal bile acid pool and helminth infection status in school aged children in Uganda. Have a read and see what we found! https://t.co/qcwUP3DqU9
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Day 1 of #CPN2025 ended with an incredible legacy talk by the infamous Dr. Roger Prichard. His work in the field of parasitology is nothing short of awe inspiring and his mentorship has been monumental for so many. Thank you, Dr. Prichard!
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Wonderful start to #CPN2025 with invited speaker Keke Fairfax! Phenomenal research showing maybe parasitic worms aren’t all bad all the time…
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Registration and Abstract submission for MPMXXXVI are now open! Abstract submission deadline is June 27th, get yours in quickly. @rmc9z @Deepali_Ravel @omartheharb 🔗 https://t.co/aUvNO9lkvt
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Download the final archived version of the abstract book
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SPOTTED: a group of parasitologists in the airport boarding heading toward Lac Delage via Quebec City! Follow along here for a weekend full of all things parasites as we attend the Canadian Parasitology Network (CPN) annual conference!
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Want a sneak peak into a parasitology school visit with HPI? Check out this Instagram reel by HPI member @HayleySGorman on a school visit her and other HPI-ers did today!
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NEW BLOG IS UP! Ever wondered what happens when you’re infected with a parasitic worm? Wonder no more and instead read our latest blog about roundworm infections! 🪱 https://t.co/tofcElR24q
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By Natalie Andonian Edited by Parker Volk and Hayley Gorman In this blog post I’ll be telling you a little bit about my experience having a roundworm infection. I’ll also talk about roundworm infec…
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BLOG ALERT! Check out this months blog post on the magical world of parasitic snails, written by HPI’s fearless leader Dr. James Wasmuth (bluesky: jameswasmuth) 🐌🐌🐌 https://t.co/PX5bCNyONi
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By Dr. James Wasmuth Edited by Parker Volk Take a look at the photo below (Image 1). What do you think is it? No peaking at the other pictures! Can you guess what it is? Source: Maria Bryne; When I…
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And in case anyone was wondering, we over here at HPI social media headquarters would OF COURSE still love Parker if he was a worm.
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It’s time to celebrate - our very own Parker Volk @Parker_Volk won First Place AND People’s Choice at the UCalgary 3MT (3 minute thesis) competition! He highlighted his work on extracellular vesicles in Hymenolepis diminuta in the McKay lab. CONGRATULATIONS to Parker!
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Nothing warms you up like listening to me talk about mucus on a snowy Wednesday. Come check out my seminar tomorrow morning (but only if you like super cool science) @HPI_network
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