From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Mon Feb 02 22:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: RA Wilson Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: Post-Doc position. Date: 3 Feb 1998 04:47:22 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 29 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6b73kq$9nc@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Post-doctoral Research Fellow Parasite Immunology A post-doctoral position is available immediately for a two year collaborative project in the schistosomiasis research group, funded by an INCO-DC grant from the European Commission. The work is part of a programme of schistosome vaccine development and will focus on responses of laboratory hosts following administration of model vaccines, and subsequent challenge with normal parasites. It will involve analysis of lymphocyte proliferation, cytokine production, and antibody profiles, to correlate immunological status with protection achieved by the vaccine protocols. Candidates should have a background in immunology, and experience of the relevant assays for cellular and humoral immunity. Salary within the range 15159 - 17606 pounds sterling per annum. Informal enquiries may be made by E-mail (raw3@york.ac.uk) and further particulars can be obtained by WRITING to Prof R A Wilson, Department of Biology, PO Box 373, University of York, York, YO1 5YW. Applications including a complete CV and the names of two referees should be sent to the Personnel Office, University of York, Heslington, York, YO1 5DD by Monday 16th February. From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Mon Feb 02 22:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "Dave L. Williams" Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: STUDENT OR PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE Date: 2 Feb 1998 23:26:32 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 29 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6b6gr8$47h@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net STUDENT OR PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE We currently have NIH funds available to either fully support a doctoral student or to partially support a technician or a postdoctoral fellow. We are working towards understanding the enzymology of eggshell formation in S. mansoni in order to develop strategies to prevent or eliminate schistosomiasis. The specific projects we are working on are the cloning and characterization of phenol oxidases from these parasites. Our approach includes molecular (northern, Southern, western blotting techniques) and biochemical and immunological approaches (immunohistochemical staining, protein purification). Interested individuals should send a CV or copy of university transcripts (photocopy acceptable), list of references, and copies of no more than 3 recent papers to: Dr. David Williams, Department of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4120 USA; Tel. no. 1-309-438-2608; Fax no. 1-309-438-3722; e.mail: dlwilli@ilstu.edu Dr.Christoph G.Grevelding Tel.:(49)-211-81-13070 Genetic Parasitology Fax :(49)-211-81-12333 Institute of Genetic & (49)-211-81-12279 Center for Biological and Medical Research Heinrich-Heine-Universitaet Universitaetsstrasse 1 40225 Duesseldorf e-mail: Christoph.Grevelding@uni-duesseldorf.de http://www.uni-duesseldorf.de/WWW/MathNat/ Parasitologie/gen_para.htm From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Sun Feb 15 22:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Jay Hemdal Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: Schisto in Aquariums? Date: 16 Feb 1998 00:46:09 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 24 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6c8uch$d9o@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net This a forwarded message from Jay Hemdal from The Toledo Zoo Aquarium. I will forward to him answers which will be sent to the net. The moderator Forwarded message: All: This afternoon, one of my aquarists was diving in an 8000 gallon tropical freshwater exhibit here when she felt something "pierce" her arm. Looking down, she saw a "tadpole - like" organism about 2mm long (my estimate) trying to burrow into her skin. She scraped it away (she thinks). Could this have been a schistosome? My entire staff has dived in that tank at one time or another - should everyone be tested? Is there any way to qualitatively test a sample of water for schistosomes - e.g. filtering a volume of water and then looking under a microscope? Please Email me with any advice as I am not a member of this list. Thanks in advance, Jay Hemdal The Toledo Zoo Aquarium From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Wed Feb 18 22:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Jongrak Kittiworakarn Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: Schistosoma japonicum GST Date: 19 Feb 1998 02:29:09 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 12 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6ch1hl$d7a@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear All: I am looking for the specific activity of glutothione-s-transferase of Schistosoma japonicum which is use CDNB and GSH as the substrate. Anyone know this? Thank you very much in advance. Jongrak From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Thu Feb 19 22:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "K.R.Hata" Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: RFP: Masters course in Clinical Epidemiology..in Africa Date: 20 Feb 1998 00:13:55 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 126 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6cje03$ktl@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) Programme Grant to Develop a Masters Course in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Africa TDR invites universities and teaching institutions in Africa to apply for a Programme Grant to develop a Master of Science (MSc) degree course on clinical epidemiology and biostatistics applied to tropical diseases. TDR supports strategic, applied and operational research and capacity building programmes in the discovery and development of clinical and non-clinical interventions for the control of target tropical diseases: malaria, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, African and American trypanosomiasis, and leprosy. The development of scientifically sound protocols, rigorous implementation of projects in the field and adequate data analysis and reporting are essential requirements for a proper evaluation of new pharmaceutical products and control interventions. The objective of the Programme Grant is to strengthen or promote the development of a MSc programme on epidemiology, clinical investigation and biostatistics which is focused on infectious and parasitic diseases and which offers training to African health professionals working in academic or public health institutions. The ultimate goal is to establish an academic training capacity of excellence focused on the public health problems of Africa. Course Profile The course should provide training in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new individual- and population-based control measures directed to tropical diseases. It is expected to last one academic year and comprise classes, practical activities and a dissertation covering, but not restricted to, the following areas: * Epidemiology- basic epidemiology methods; health indicators; study design; measurements; surveillance systems; use of epidemiology in primary health care units, hospitals and public health systems. * Biostatistics - basic statistics concepts; statistics applied to different epidemiological study designs; description and analysis of epidemiological data. * Computing - training in common data management and statistical computer packages. * Clinical investigation - development of protocols for the evaluation of pharmaceutical products under good clinical practice and protocols to evaluate new diagnostic methods. The programme can be developed in an individual institution or on a partnership basis with other African institutions, and could involve collaborators from schools elsewhere with international prestige. Grant Support The Grant would cover an initial period of three years and be of not more than US$50 000 per year. Support is intended to cover the costs of recruiting academic staff, updating laboratory or computing facilities, preparing teaching material, international travel for consultants and subscription to relevant scientific journals. The course must be operational after the first year of funding. At the end of the grant period, the MSc programme is expected to continue without TDR support. Trainees Applicants for TDR Research Training Grants (RTGs) at MSc level will be recommended to attend the course. RTGs cover: travel to and from the university at the beginning and end of the course; academic tuition as established by the teaching institution; living expenses; a laptop computer; recommended books; and small funds towards completion of the dissertation. It is expected that a maximum of five RTGs a year will be approved for the newly established course. Eligibility Universities, medical schools, health science schools and academic institutions in Africa currently offering MSc courses, preferably in epidemiology or related disciplines. Application Applications should be submitted with the following documentation: 1. A letter from the authority responsible for approving academic programmes indicating their interest in developing such a course. 2. A brief institution profile which includes structure, courses available, degrees offered, staff, grants received. 3. Details of the proposed MSc programme. 4. Available facilities and capabilities related to the proposed course (personnel, infrastructure, laboratories, field station, funded research projects, library). 5. Curriculum vitae of staff involved (or post descriptions of staff to be recruited). 6. Plan for capacity building (staff development, recruitment, infrastructure). 7. Timetable. 8. Budget. All applications MUST be received by 1 April 1998 at the following address: Dr. Farrokh Modabber, Coordinator Research Capability Strengthening UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland Telephone: (41-22)791-3879/ 4727 Fax: (41-22)791-4854 e-mail: modabber@who.ch Telegram: UNISANTE-GENEVA Telex: 415416 OMS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- JB - TDR/TDM - 23Jan98