DVM, PhD. Molecular parasitologist. Associate Professor at U. de Montréal / Adjunct Professor at McGill & ULaval. #firstgen #leishmania #EVs Own views 🇪🇸🇨🇦
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We are calling for papers on soil life and function. Submit your work on soil microbiology and biogeochemistry by Feb 1, 2026 ▶️ ow.ly/Na1r50WJ2gz
#SoilMicrobiology #SoilScience #AcademicPublishing @CanJSoilSci
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Early Career Researchers: Apply for the Spring 2026 Reviewer in Training Program and build peer-review experience.
Applications open January 7, 2026: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52323.html…
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Feel free to reach out, DM me or email me for informal queries.
📣We're seeking a postdoc to join us @MRC-LMB to investigate neuroimmune interactomes in tumour & viral immunity.
If you find fascinating & want to learn about #neuroscience & #immunology, tracing neurons, molecular biology & #flowcytometry, apply!
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Thank you to @lifesciences_bc for acknowledging our oral Amphotericin B Program that was highlighted by @CIHR_IRSC @UBC @UTexasPharmacy @MSF_access @Can_NTDs @ISNTD_Press @ScienceVancity @UBCNews @ubclifesciences
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Never heard of #leishmaniasis? It's closer than you think. Sam's Story
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Tropical diseases are becoming prevalent in surprising places, e.g. #USA. This video explores the spread and impact of #cutaneous #leishmaniasis in new areas. @The_MRC @durham_uni @DNDi
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🛎️ Ya está disponible en 4 idiomas el portal de datos regionales de la #IniciativaEliminación
Incluye 2️⃣ paneles interactivos:
- Metas de eliminación por enfermedad y condición
- Indicadores clave por líneas de acción
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We're closer than ever to eliminating trachoma by 2030! New @WHO data shows the SAFE strategy (surgery, antibiotics, facial cleanliness, environmental improvement) has driven a 93% drop in trachoma risk over 23 years.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4m634rT
#UniteActEliminate
ALT Map from the International Coalition for Trachoma Control for July 2025 showing global trachoma impact. Different colors indicate the number of countries with varying trachoma rates and interventions. Highlights include 66 million people at risk, with countries in Africa shown in purple and teal representing high numbers and treatments underway. Specific countries and regions are marked with numbers indicating millions affected or those needing treatment.
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Canadian researchers have developed a groundbreaking treatment for “black fever” parasitic disease! The Wasan lab is working to get a new oral medication into the hands of those who need it.
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👏Congratulations Senegal! Senegal has been validated by @WHO as having eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem. It is the 9th country in the WHO African Region and the 25th country globally to achieve this milestone.
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The #KigaliDeclaration Commitment Tracker is the world’s only online, public financing tracker for neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs).
It’s helping partners monitor progress and drive new investments for #NTD elimination.
Explore the tracker via: bit.ly/4n7414x
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2 weeks ago, @Can_NTDs, @bruyerehealth, & @thefastpackage hosted an international delegation of FGS experts in Ottawa. A key highlight was the delegation’s visit to the Senate of Canada on May 28th. #GlobalHealth #Advocacy #BeatNTDs
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#Leishmaniasis is a climate sensitive #NTD affecting 99 countries and putting 1 billion people at risk. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall & land use changes are altering its spread pushing already vulnerable communities further to the margins.
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CIHR names 13 researchers as Outstanding Peer Reviewers for going above and beyond –providing exceptional reviews & taking on extra tasks to strengthen health research in Canada.
Thank you for your time, insight and leadership. Your contributions matter.
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ALT Outstanding Peer Reviewers June 2025
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We are 🎉celebrating 🎉the 3rd Anniversary of the #KigaliDeclaration on NTDs as a proud partner in the fight against NTDs. The @Can_NTDs remains #100committed to reaching🌍2030 NTD elimination goals🎯! Check out the 🌍progress made to date: bit.ly/4lkLQ9R
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Our invited speaker Christopher Prada @pradacf from Univ de Montréal talking at @CSM_SCM2025 about fitness adaptation and drug resistance in Leishmania
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The @HPI_network is out in the community feeding kids’ curiosity! Read about the work the Host-Parasite Interactions Group is doing in classrooms and at camps around Calgary to engage young minds with cool games and lessons about science: bit.ly/3QyEORC @SyderInstitute
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Muchas gracias @martinezberriel de @DebateUruguay por la muy buena charla sobre virus, pandemias y desinformación. Y una mención de honor a @VFcien @FcienUdelar @Udelaruy, donde todo comenzó.
#virus #Uruguay
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Major Announcement from NGDI UBC- License Agreement to further develop Oral AmB in the fight against NTDs & Fungal Infections #beatntds @UBCNews @UBCmedicine @Can_NTDs @ISNTD_Press @DNDi @MSF_canada @WHO @PeterHotez @keithmartinmd @CAGH_ACSM
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Save the Date for #ICOPA2026 WFP are thrilled to invite you to the 16th International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA XVI), taking place in the vibrant city of Montréal, Canada, from August 16 to August 21, 2026. icopa2026.org/
