Events
British Society for Parasitology annual meetings in collaboration with Elsevier
The key events in the annual BSP calendar include the annual residential meetings in spring and autumn which are focused upon general and specialist aspects of parasitology.The video on the right gives a flavour of our events, which are attended by a wide range of academics, researchers and students.
BSP Spring Meeting in collaboration with Elsevier, April 6-9, 2027. Cardiff, UK
Theme: One Health
6th – 9th April 2027, Cardiff University
Local organisers: Prof Jo Cable and Drs Beth Mansfield, Elis Arapi and Sophie Watson
More info to follow shortly.
Trypanosomiasis & Leishmaniasis Seminar, September 14-17, 2027. Antwerp, Belgium
Other events
Other organisations run events that you might find interesting: here are some up and coming online events from across the world for those with an interest in parasitology.
ApicoWplexa 2026, September 16-18, 2026. Lodi, Italy.
We are delighted to announce and warmly invite you to participate to the 8th International Meeting on Apicomplexa Parasites in Farm Animals that will take place in Lodi, Italy, in 16-18 of September 2026. Organised by the Parasitology group of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milan, this biennial meeting has served as a highly active and influential forum for researchers worldwide working on Apicomplexa since 2012.
As apicomplexan parasites pose a critical challenge to the global livestock sector, we are pleased to invite you to Lodi, where the beauty of the Italian countryside meets a long-standing zootechnical tradition. This region is not only at the heart of Italian livestock production but also one of the most significant zootechnical hubs in Europe.
ApicoWplexa is known for fostering intensive scientific exchanges in a friendly atmosphere and has significantly contributed to the advancement of this dynamic research field. This enriching face-to-face event will once again provide a unique forum for researchers, scientists, students, and partners from academia, industry, and government organizations to explore the fascinating challenges apicomplexan parasites rise in livestock.
ApicoWplexa 2026 will offer an exceptional opportunity for innovation and collaboration, paving the way for future advancements in understanding and managing these parasites in farm animals. We believe that your expertise and passion in this field will greatly enrich the discussions and contribute to the success of this conference. The program will feature cutting-edge research on:
• One-Health approaches to apicomplexan diseases
• Molecular and cellular biology of apicomplexan parasites
• Host-parasite interactions and immunology
• Advances in diagnosis, epidemiology, and drug development
• Strategies for vaccines and control of infections in livestock
Early Bird Registration deadline: May 20, 2026
Circadian and photo-biology of disease mosquitos, October 13, 2026. London, UK
On Tuesday 13 October, Notre Dame researcher Giles Duffield will present an evening lecture at Notre Dame London examining the circadian biology and photobiology of disease-vector mosquitoes.
WHEN A MOSQUITO BITES MAY MATTER AS MUCH AS HOW IT BITES
The University of Notre Dame (Indiana, USA) invites researchers and academic partners to Marian Kennedy Fischer Hall at Notre Dame London for a special evening lecture exploring how biological clocks and light shape mosquito physiology, behaviour and disease transmission.
Mosquito physiology and behaviour can vary considerably across the day and night, while exposure to light can influence those rhythms. The lecture will explore research into daily patterns of gene and protein expression, biting and flight behaviour, time-of-day effects on insecticide resistance, and the potential implications for disease transmission and vector control. The event will include an interactive Q&A and networking reception and may be especially useful to postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and investigators working at the intersection of parasitology, entomology, infectious disease and global health.SSTMP student meeting, 15-16 October 2026, Schwarzenberg, Switzerland
Joint infectious disease and vector biology Keystone meeting, February 01 - 04, 2027. Geneva, Switzerland
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- Global Virome in Health and Disease: From Individuals to Ecosystems
- Vector-Pathogen Interactions: From Vector Biology to Innovative Control Strategies
- Scholarship deadline: October 7, 2026 (worth $1,500 USD)
- Short Talk Abstract Deadline: October 7, 2026
- Early Registration Deadline: December 3, 2026 (save $250 USD)
- Poster Abstract Deadline: January 12, 2027
Notable speakers:
- Dr. Marion P. Koopmans, Erasmus MC
- Dr. Frederic D. Bushman, University of Pennsylvania
- Dr. Erol Fikrig, Yale University School of Medicine
- Dr. Carolina V. Barillas-Mury, NIAID, National Institutes of Health
8th International Congress on Leishmaniasis (WorldLeish8), April 5-9, 2027. Antalya, Türkiye.
2nd Theodor Bilharz Conference on innovative schistosomiasis research, June 9-11, 2027. Leiden, the Netherlands.
The 2nd Theodor Bilharz Conference will take place in Leiden, the Netherlands, from 9–11 June 2027.
The meeting will bring together the global schistosomiasis research community to share recent advances, discuss ongoing challenges, and shape future directions in schistosomiasis research.
Building on the inaugural conference held in Tübingen, Germany, in 2025, the 2027 meeting will also celebrate 50 years of innovative schistosomiasis research at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC).
More information on registration, abstract submission, and the scientific program will follow soon.
For inquiries, please contact the organizing committee:
Lisette van Lieshout and Pytsje Hoekstra
schisto2027@lumc.nl
31st Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology, August 22-26, 2027. Berlin, Germany.
Mark your calendars for the 31st Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) taking place 22–26 August 2027 in Berlin. The scientific programme of 31st Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) is beginning to take shape. We are pleased to share a first glimpse of the conference programme, highlighting the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of veterinary parasitology, from One Health approaches to advances in parasite control and disease management.
For the second time in its history, Berlin will host this prestigious international event. The first occasion was the 13th WAAVP Conference in 1989 – a remarkable moment in history, when the city was still divided. Even then, veterinary parasitology brought together scientists from both sides of the Iron Curtain. Shortly thereafter, the division became history. Recognizing these historic changes and the unifying strength of science, the conference theme for 2027 is: “No matter when, no matter how: Veterinary Parasitology unites us all.” As always, WAAVP 2027 will provide an outstanding platform to present, learn about, and discuss the latest findings across all fields of Veterinary Parasitology. In the spirit of One Health, special emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and interactions between veterinary, human, and environmental sciences.