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As climate risks accelerate, infectious disease threats are intensifying. ASTMH has partnered with ASM–AGU on a new report outlining the science needed for better disease detection, attribution and preparedness. tinyurl.com/j4e526rb

Apply for Fellow of ASTMH (FASTMH), the Society's recognition of sustained excellence in tropical medicine, hygiene and global health. Deadline is June 8. astmh.org/awards-fellows…

Dear Readers, if you are going to ASM MICROBE in Washington, DC this June, come a day early and enroll in an amazing, full-day, Parasitology Workshop with Blaine Mathison, Idzi Potters, Marc Couturier, and Anisha Misra. invt.io/1lxb8enijcv

Recognizing achievements in tropical medicine despite facing obstacles, nominations for the Clara Southmayd Ludlow Medal are being accepted until May 20 from ASTMH members. Nominees need not be members. tinyurl.com/fs66v5h2

Use our new AutoPay option when renewing your ASTMH membership, and your membership will renew automatically next year! Current memberships end June 30. astmh.org/for-astmh-memb…

During this Public Service Recognition Week, we proudly extends our deepest gratitude to the dedicated public servants whose work strengthens global health, advances science and safeguards communities around the world. tinyurl.com/38amazhh

ASTMH members: Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2026 Bailey K. Ashford Medal, recognizing distinguished work in tropical medicine in mid-career (typically within 20 years of an MD or PhD). Deadline is May 20. tinyurl.com/2jnbp44y

Now accepting applications for the Prof. Dominic Kwiatkowski Fellowship, awarded to an early- to mid-career researcher from and working in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) conducting research in malaria genomics. Deadline: May 27. tinyurl.com/yr5yse8j

The answer to the #Parasite Case 808 is up: A classic gordian worm – NOT a human parasite. It was probably found in the toilet and not actually vomited by the patient. Read more about this fascinating parasite of crickets and other insects here: parasitewonders.blogspot.com/2026/04/answer…

ASTMH is assisting the Georgetown|MedStar National Center for Health Security and Resilience in its efforts to monitor the 2026 FIFA World Cup for infectious disease threats. telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

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Australia is among a growing number of countries that have successfully eliminated trachoma, contributing to global progress towards the targets set out in the WHO road map for NTDs 2021–2030. who.int/news/item/29-0…

CDC Alternative Lab Tests - An aid to the clinical diagnosis of parasitic diseases, updated this week by @ACCTMTH, the ASTMH Clinical Group subgroup. Listing the labs testing for parasitic diseases in the U.S. astmh.org/education-reso…

The Walter Reed Medal -- ASTMH's highest honor, recognizing distinguished accomplishment in the field of tropical medicine -- is accepting nominations through May 20. tinyurl.com/5n6u2p3r

Thank you to the panel and our partners for a well-attended Alan Magill World Malaria Day Policy Forum on Monday in Washington, DC. This year's topic was using AI in the fight against malaria.

Clinical trainees: Apply for the ACCTMTH Clinical Trainee Case Competition to win up to $1,000 and free registration to the ASTMH Annual Meeting near Washington, DC. Deadline is May 18. tinyurl.com/yn44uhhu

The #Parasite Case 808 is up: “vomited” by a teenager and found in the toilet. What is your identification? Answer later this week! #mayopath #pathology #PathBugs #CrittersOnTwitter

The @ASTMH Committee on Global Health (ACGH) Award for Research Support is designed to support research expenses for trainees who have current (or 2026) projects approved by a university/research institute. Learn more: assets.informz.net/astmh_impexium… Apply: astmh.slayte.com/calls/detail/9…

The answer to the #Parasite Case 807 is up: A beautiful Giardia kite by Florida Fan. I LOVE all of the comments. You can read them here: parasitewonders.blogspot.com/2026/04/answer… For next year's lab week, I leave you with the fun idea from Brent Barrett - pin the 'tail' on the Giardia 😂🤓