Parasites shape our world in surprising ways with their hidden biology, unexpected roles and remarkable stories that we rarely see. At this Science in the Pub event, three Adelaide researchers will explore how parasites impact our health, influence our ecology and drive scientific discoveries, from microscopic environments to large‑scale natural systems. Through short talks and audience Q&A, you’ll learn how scientists uncover these enigmatic worlds and what they reveal about the balance of life around us.

This event is co-hosted with the Australian Society for Parasitology (https://www.parasite.org.au/) and we are pleased to announce our panellists are:

- Dr Melanie Ridgway (School of Biological Sciences at Adelaide University) whose topic is: Fighting Resistance: Engineering Parasites to Build Better Treatments.

- Miss Kaitlin Turland (School of Biological Sciences at Adelaide University) whose topic is: How Malaria Hides: The Parasite Tricks That Fool Our Immune System.

- Dr Gerrut Norval (College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University) whose topic is: Parasites in Balance: Ticks, Lizards and the Hidden Ecology Around Us.

Please join us on Friday 31st July at the Adelaide Irish Club (13-15 Carrington St, Adelaide). The event kicks off at 6:00 pm and will finish by approximately 7:30 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. All drinks are to be purchased at the bar and savoury finger food will be provided before the session begins. Attendance is free, but please register so we can advise the venue and set up the seating. We recommend arriving early to secure your preferred seating.

New to SciPub? Wondering what we are about?
The principal goal of SciPubAdelaide is to make science engaging and accessible to the public. Each panel consists of three experts who deliver 10-15 minute presentations on their area and then open up to questions from the audience via a moderator. Panellists are selected primarily on their ability to effectively communicate science in an engaging and non-technical manner. SciPubAdelaide is held in a pub so that scientists, aspiring scientists, and non-scientists can learn, discuss and think critically about hot topics in science.

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