As part of our BSP miniseries showcasing the work and journeys of our members, Christina Naula @christina-naula.bsky.social interviews @glasgow.ac.uk -based PhD student Shannara Eilean Smith @shannaraeilean.bsky.social about her idea and inspiration for the this year's BSP Spring Meeting logo.

It was a great trip, really enjoyed it. The weather was favourable, the scenery breathtaking, the talks engaging and the cakes were delicious, too. A good day. The credit for organising goes all to Mike!

The BSP spring meeting is not just offering great talks - we also have an exciting breakout program! @christina-naula.bsky.social from @glasgow.ac.uk and co-host of @microbetv.bsky.social This Week in Parasitism is interviewing Prof Poppy @lamberton-lab.bsky.social about her scientific career.

Happy 100th episode to Dr. Paul Offit! ( @pauloffit.bsky.social )🎉🎉🎉 Thank you for the clarity, the candor, and for showing up, episode after episode, with steady, no-nonsense public health guidance when it’s needed most.

New Case alert Male in his 20s from Hokkaido, Japan, developed fatigue and rash, followed by fever and myalgia 6 days later. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social social tells us all about it! Send your guesses to: [email protected] with ‘TWIP 276 Case’ in the subject line Deadline: April 9th 2026

Bear heart and eyeballs.. Not on my menu, for sure. Listen to this fun episode to find out what this clip is all about.

-> BSP Spring Meeting 2026! <- 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 - 𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙍𝙊𝙒 - 28𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2026! - Make sure to get those abstracts editted and submitted by tomorrow (full disclosure- I just submitted my own one!). - Abstract submission and registration are at: tinyurl.com/3pvf6am2

TWiP 273 reviews intestinal parasites in dogs and their association with clinical manifestations of canine visceral leishmaniasis. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Just in time dor Christmas! Enjoy 🎄 @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Meet Frankie. He joined us today. Our “old” dog and cat are not impressed but the people are happy.

TWiP solves the case about the man with abnormal brain MRI, and presents a new case for your solving about a man with some electrolyte issues related to his end-stage renal disease. Send your guesses to: 📫 [email protected] ‘TWiP 270’ in the subject line Deadline is January 2, 2026 Good luck!

This episode of TWiP comes to you from tge recent ASTMH in Toronto. Enjoy! And there is still time to participate in out TWiP study. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

While waiting for the next TWiP to drop, why not revisit this episode, in which I introduce our study into the impact of TWiP on the understanding of science, and the scientific method? Link: uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

If you are at ASTMH in Toronto, come and see us at the Parasites Without Borders booth in hall D. @microbetv.bsky.social

A new and exciting TWiP has dropped for you to enjoy. We solve the case of the woman returning from Brazil with a moving object in her scalp. youtu.be/Qd_np7A0BMI?... @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

Oh look, another TWiP for you to enjoy. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

A fun episode of TWiP has dropped on your podcast feed. Enjoy! @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

TWiP solves the case about the parasite check in summer camp, and presents a new case about a woman who traveled to Brazil and developed furuncles on the back of her head. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Another TWiP is here for you to enjoy @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Reveal day! TWiP solves the case of the world travelers with poppy-seed size dots embedded in their skin, then present a new case about parasite check in summer camp. Plus a new case! @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

In episode 337 TWiM explains a study that examines pathogen presence in ancient humans and concludes that zoonoses emerged 6500 years ago with the domestication of livestock, and determination of universal rules that govern plasmid copy number. This week's special guest: @markowenmartin.bsky.social

TWiV 1245 reviews fraudulent science becoming an industry, FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids, Kennedy won't push strict pesticide regulations conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells, and Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease

TWiV reviews a classic experiment showing the mechanism of DNA replication @bioprofbarker.bsky.social @jrrmicro.bsky.social

Aren’t parasites just great?! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

Amazing crowd at #asv2025 to hear TWiV live with guest Charlie Rice!

Three family members found small dark specks in their skin after hiking in Scotland, Cairngorms, Long Island & Cape Cod. No symptoms, some specks mobile. What are they? Is the travel history relevant? Lots of questions here @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Immersed Parasites! Watch TWiP 261: A case for Dr Hickam @christina-naula.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

TWiP 261: A case for Dr. Hickam 🩺 TWiP solves the case of the pregnant woman from Tanzania with dehydration and 3 weeks of bloody stool, a situation that would confuse Ockam but not Dr. Hickam. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

I had so much fun recording this episode! Listen, enjoy and learn 🙂 @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social www.microbe.tv/twip/twip-261/

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Today is June 5th, Dickson Despommier's birthday. He would've turned 85 today. We miss him greatly! Happy birthday Dickson!

Treating Syphillis with Plasmodium From TWiM 259: Know your Knowlesi @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Elsewhere on @microbetv.bsky.social, a fun episode of TWiV. Such a treat for those of us hungry for good science communication

🚨 New TWIP case: A 32-year-old pregnant woman in Northern Tanzania presents w/ 3+ weeks of sticky, bloody diarrhea, dehydration + weakness. No fever or chills. River water source. HIV negative. Low hemoglobin, high creatinine. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

In this TWiP we solve the case of a man with daily fevers. We received so many great diagnoses that we ran out of time for a nee hero of parasitism! Listen to the end for our new case. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @microbetv.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Not just science… 25th wedding anniversary trip to Paris

I really enjoyed this Life Scientific interview with Dr Antony Fauci. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

A man's got to know his limitations. There's a parable or something there😏 Excerpt from TWiP episode 258: The deeper, the rounder @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Happy Tuesday! Find out how a gut commensal protozoan influences respiratory disease outcomes by shaping pulmonary immunity, and why body shape matters in lice that parasitize diving hosts. @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Morphological diagnosis in #parasitology is at risk of disappearance. Thus, there is a need to maintain and pass on skills in parasite morphology. To provide a base for this initiative, #ESCMID Global is hosting a Parasite Morphology Hub (PMH) in its #ESGCP and #ESGITM study groups. Details 👇

On #WorldMalariaDay day explore our specialist short courses🌍🦟 Gain essential skills for precise diagnoses, malaria processing techniques and make impactful contributions to #GlobalHealth. Running 18 - 20 June 2025 👉 bit.ly/3y5A1Ob

I am buzzing after giving a presentation to a large cohort of medical doctors on the Doctors Without Borders Global Health & Humanitarian Medicine course this evening, introducing the One Health concept with pertinent case studies. I hope the participants had as much fun as I did!

Ooooh look, another TWiP has just dropped. How exciting! We discussed a super interesting case. Our listeners were spot on with their diagnosis. Some great diagnostic detective work! @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

I received a surprise present in the post this week! Thank you @microbetv.bsky.social, I love it.

You know it is a good day when a new TWiP episode is here to enjoy!

Happy Friday! Why not start the weekend with an episode of TWiP? @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...