Deepani Fernando

#parasitologist #veterinarian #postdoctoral #medical #researcher #molecular #parasitology

[Deepani Fernando @DeepsDarshi]

Excited to share our latest review @DiseasePrimers on #scabies, co-authored with leading scabies experts. We cover everything from disease biology to treatment and global prevention strategies. Check it out:
https://t.co/6DG3xzWkCG

#parasites @QIMRB_Institute @AS_Para @usceduau

[Nature Reviews Disease Primers @DiseasePrimers]

Our NEW Primer on #Scabies is live today! By @DeepsDarshi, @DrKateMounsey, @CberniBernigaud, Surve, Estrada Chávez, Hay, Currie, Chosidow & Fischer. Check it out here: https://t.co/1WFGKQaXWT

[Dr Catherine Gordon @DrCatherineWorm]

Couple of #parasitologists hanging out in Kuching, Malaysia at the #ICTMM conference

#Scabies #schistosomiasis #strongyloidiasis #STH @QIMRB_Institute @AS_Para

[QIMR Berghofer @QIMRB_Institute]

We can’t tell who was having more fun here – our researchers or the students! 👩‍🔬 🐛 🦘 🩸 🔬

In June, Scabies Senior Group Leader Associate Professor Katja Fischer, Senior Research Officer @DeepsDarshi and PhD student @SaraTay45, Parasitologist @DrCatherineWorm ...

[Deepani Fernando @DeepsDarshi]

@DrCatherineWorm Probably true, these guys need bit of exercise if they want to look as cool as wormies 😂😂😂

[Dr Catherine Gordon @DrCatherineWorm]

Getting excited over worms at Cloncurry State Scool. These guys taken from local kangaroo poos! 💩 @AS_Para @QIMRB_Institute #strongyls #wormsarecool

[Deepani Fernando @DeepsDarshi]

Exciting findings from a skin scraping by Cloncurry State School students… #scabies
A day full of parasites and bacteria…. @AS_Para @QIMRB_Institute

[Postdoctoral association of QIMR Berghofer @PAQ_qimr]

Our awesome panel discussion on promotions ft. Jessica, @DeepsDarshi @OKondrashova1 @MichelleKLupton, Claudia, and @DarrenG92787659

[Daniel Rawle @daniel_rawle]

What happens when a group of @QIMRB_Institute virologists and entomologists write a @NatRevImmunol review article on #arboviruses? Find out below 🦟 https://t.co/54QkK7psGl

[Deepani Fernando @DeepsDarshi]

It was a great experience. It also brought back memories of me doing this excellent course as a student! Thank you for having me @AS_Para

[Stuart Ralph @sturalph]

A great scabies module at @AS_Para #CiP2023 led by @DeepsDarshi and Katja Fischer and Martha Zakrzewski from @QIMRBerghofer

[Deepani Fernando @DeepsDarshi]

https://t.co/KySFcSluES

For those who are interested in joining an amazing team at QIMR 🤩🤩 and do a PhD in Molecular Parasitology 👌

[Aust Soc for Para @AS_Para]

Still time to apply for #CiP2023 for full fee-paying places until the 18th of August. Note that the deadline for applications for CiP scholarship-supported places is not being extended and such applications have now closed. #conceptsinparasitology https://t.co/IDzrgXgS14

[QIMR Berghofer @QIMRB_Institute]

Just another day at the offi-, err, scabies lab...
A/Prof Katja Fischer's team are finding novel compounds + repurposing drugs for other parasitic conditions + in preclinical trials have identified a promising new treatment

@DeepsDarshi @Niru6605188 @SaraTay45 @GangiRameshika

[Gem Aellah @Jachunya]

Oh amazing! Finally, a comprehensive overview of all things concerning neglected topical disease #scabies with contributions by @GlobHealth_BSMS @PubHealth_BSMS colleagues on management in closed settings (refugee camps, care homes) #beatNTDs @NTDworld #skinNTDs #RetweeetPlease

[Dr Jo Middleton FRGS FHEA MFPH @DrJMiddleton]

Delighted first comprehensive #scabies book now available pre-order @SpringerNature. Inc. our @BSMSMedSchool @LSHTM chapter (Middleton, Cassell, Walker. Scabies Management in Institutions) covering #epi & control in social care, refugee camps, prisons etc
https://t.co/L8HNhYvZ3t

[parasitesrule @parasitesrule]

Registration & abstract submission is now open for the 34th Molecular Parasitology Meeting #MPM2023 @LlinasLab @Lebrun43782700 @LiBibo2022 @omartheharb @Deepali_Ravel
👉🏼1: Register & get confirmation code
👉🏼2: Submit abstract -confirmation code required
🔗https://t.co/dTgQ6Bsvjr

[Parasite - The Journal @ParasiteJournal]

[Highly cited 2016 open access paper]

The effects of climate factors on scabies. A 14-year population-based study in Taiwan

https://t.co/63YnHPPEsl

[QIMR Berghofer @QIMRB_Institute]

Definitely not chocolate.

Find out more: https://t.co/3qODtiBDsl

[David Smith @GeordieParasit]

#PhD position!

https://t.co/4w5DxM5X1T

Come join us for a biotechnology, parasitology and metabolomics-focused PhD

Stem cells, liver organoids, parasitology, worms, drug metabolism - all in one project, great for training+experience!

Also comes with TWO industry placements

[Aust Soc for Para @AS_Para]

This #WorldNTDDay we are shining a spotlight on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
It is our collective responsibility to confront inequalities and put an end to diseases that are preventable.
We urge leaders around the world to invest in NTDs. #100percentCommitted

[Deepani Fernando @DeepsDarshi]

@SaraTay45 @GangiRameshika Ha ha its unpacked 😉