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⏰ #TropMed26 Early Bird Registration deadline is approaching fast. Register by Tue, Sept 29 for the lowest available registration rates—and join colleagues from around the world for 5 days of science, collaboration and connection.👉 Register now & save: astmh.org/annual-meeting/reg…
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Final call for Innovations Pitch Competition applications, closing Friday, Sept. 25. Pitch your new ideas for better healthcare interventions at the ASTMH 2026 Annual Meeting in Gaylord National Harbor, Maryland, USA, Nov. 18-22. More information at tinyurl.com/4mch2nyt
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The One Health Global Alliance (OHGA) and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (@ASTMH) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which ASTMH will become an inaugural member of OHGA's On-Demand Global Catalyst.
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ASTMH 2026 Annual Meeting attendees: We are looking for student & trainees to compete in the 'Fever Feud' quiz show on the evening of November 19. It's a fun take on TV's popular 'Family Feud' game show. Apply by October 6. tinyurl.com/yvtjyw6f
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The #Parasite Case 817 is up: 🪱 found in freshly-caught Florida toadfish and removed before eaten (!) What is the likely identification? parasitewonders.blogspot.com… Answer later this week! #mayopath #pathology #PathBugs #CrittersOnTwitter
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Each year, Parasites Without Borders hosts a fundraiser that donates funds to @ASTMH the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. Your donations to the campaign helped send Sreynik, from Cambodia, Asia, to the ASTMH Annual Conference. “The experience strengthened my confidence, expanded my professional network, and inspired me to continue pursuing my master's degree in Epidemiology. In the long term, I hope to build international collaborations and contribute to strengthening vector borne disease research, disease surveillance, and public health in Cambodia." - Sreynik Help us reach our goal of $20,000 by donating at parasiteswithoutborders.com
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The answer to #Parasite Case 816 is up: Broad fish tapeworm. Read the full blog post here for the key morphologic features and more info: parasitewonders.blogspot.com… #mayopath #pathology #PathBugs #parasitology
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🔬 APMEN TechTalks: Diagnostics for Malaria Surveillance What do HRP2/3 gene deletions, RDT field performance & future diagnostic tools mean for malaria surveillance and elimination? 📅 18 Sep 2026 🕒 3 PM Singapore Time (GMT+8) 🔗 Register: tiny.cc/webinardx 🤝 Jointly organised by @APMEN SRWG & @ASTMH Committee on Global Health. #Malaria #APMEN #MalariaElimination #Diagnostics #Surveillance
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Frank and Sherri Richards—Art Meets Tropical Medicine, a webinar for ASTMH members, will be presented Sept 22 at noon ET. Learn about the life-journey of the noted NTD warrior and the powerful synergy he shares with his artist-wife. Register at tinyurl.com/4myfk6b4
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The #Parasite Case 817 is up: Long🪱 passed per rectum😮. What is your Dx? parasitewonders.blogspot.com… Answer later this week! #mayopath #pathology #PathBugs #CrittersOnTwitter
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Each year, Parasites Without Borders hosts a fundraiser that donates funds to @ASTMH American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. Your donations to the campaign helped send Benedicta from Ghana, Africa, to the ASTMH Annual Conference. "This experience created an avenue to expand my scientific network, share ideas, learn new skills and assisted in initialising collaborations and other contents that have influenced my career progression." - Benedicta Help us reach our goal of $20,000 by donating at parasiteswithoutborders.com
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Last call for news story nominations for the 2026 Communications Award. Deadline is Tuesday. Open to members and non-members. Must be published/aired by a recognized news source b/t July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Rules and link to the entry page here: tinyurl.com/mu4by38x
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The answer to #Parasite Case 815 is up! Trichuris trichiura, the ‘whip’ worm known of its slender anterior end and thick posterior. Read the full blog post here on how to narrow your differential and make a final diagnosis: parasitewonders.blogspot.com… #mayopath #pathology #PathBugs #parasitology
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#TropMed26 Sponsored Symposia proposal deadline has been extended to September 1. Contact Daniel Zorub, Partnerships & Development Director at dzorub@astmh.org.
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Our former Director, Programme for Emerging Infections, Dr Emily Gurley (@EmilyGurley3), has been elected President-Elect of @ASTMH. After more than a decade at icddr,b, she remains a valued friend and collaborator. Congratulations from all of us! @JohnsHopkinsSPH
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Last chance -- Fever Feud, our version of TV's Family Feud, is returning to our Annual Meeting in November. Right now, we need answers to our fun, tropical medicine-related questions. Answer by Tuesday, August 25 at menti.com/aluxcm3yrn3k
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Returning to #TropMed26 -- the Innovations Pitch Competition, our TED Talk-style rapid-pitch session in front of a live audience! We're looking for 5 finalists to take part in person at the Annual Meeting. Applications being accepted through Sept. 25. tinyurl.com/4mch2nyt
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