RCPAQAP 2026 Parasitology Master Class
Description
A two-day workshop organised by the RCPAQAP and the Australian Society for Microbiology will include lectures and hands-on microscopy sessions.
Target audience:
Laboratory scientists, Microbiology Registrars and Fellows involved in diagnostic testing, and anybody interested in knowing more about parasitology.
Areas to be covered:
Renowned international and national experts will share their technical knowledge in the clinical laboratory detection of parasites, interpretation of findings and reporting results. Lectures will cover blood, tissue, and faecal parasites, as well as new developments in molecular parasitology and whole-genome sequencing of parasites. Hands-on microscopy sessions will allow participants to analyse pre-stained slides containing various parasites routinely identified in the diagnostic laboratory. Other available diagnostic methods, such as serology and histology, will be covered. A section on Quality Assurance and a quiz including some zoonotic parasitic infections will also be presented.
Expected outcomes:
Participants are expected to gain skills in routine diagnostic parasitology and the most up-to-date knowledge in new technologies in medical parasitology.
Program:
Day 1: Saturday 23 May 2026 | |
8:30am – 9:00am | Registration |
9:00am – 9:10am | Welcome & Introduction, Dr Harsha Sheorey & Dr Torsten Theis |
9:10am – 10:40am | Session 1 Keynotes: Chair, Dr Harsha Sheorey · Dr Richard Bradbury: Zoonotic parasites · Mr Stephen Neville: Case studies |
10:40am – 11:00am | Morning tea |
11:00am – 12:30pm | Session 2: Molecular Parasitology: Chair, Dr Richard Bradbury · A/Prof Matthew Watts: Molecular test development · A/Prof Neil Young – WGS of parasites |
12:30pm – 1:15pm | Lunch |
1:15pm – 3:00pm | Session 3: Faeces microscopy 1: Chair, Mr Stephen Neville |
3:00pm – 3:20pm | Afternoon -tea |
3:20pm – 5:00pm | Session 4: Faeces microscopy 2: Chair, Ms Janice Stavropoulos |
5:30pm – 7:30pm | Networking drinks and canapes: Space 338, 338 Queensberry St, North Melbourne VIC 3051 |
Day 2: Sunday 24 May 2026 | |
8:30am – 10:30am | Session 5 Keynotes: Chair, Dr Harsha Sheorey · Dr Richard Bradbury: Identification of adult and sub-adult forms of helminths · Dr Jenny Robson: Serology and its role in diagnosis of parasitic infections |
10:30am – 10:50am | Morning tea |
10:50am – 12:30pm | Session 6: Malaria: Chair, Ms Francesca Azzato · Dr Rogan Lee: Blood parasites microscopy |
12:30pm – 1:15pm | Lunch |
1:15pm – 3:00pm | Session 7: AI / Virtual parasitology: Chair, Ms Thuy Phan · Mr Rory Gough: Virtual parasitology Introduction · Ms Diamond Kypriotis: Blood parasites VM |
3:00pm – 3:20pm | Afternoon -tea |
3:20pm – 5:00pm | Session 8: (Parasitology EQA / Quiz / Closing: Chair, Dr Torsten Theis · Dr Harsha Sheorey & Dr Blaine Mathison & Dr Richard Bradbury: Parasitology Quiz · Ms Francesca Azzato & Dr Torsten Theis: Closing remarks |
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