Dr Malcolm Jones    Associate Professor

	Biography

My research interests are in the biology and control of human parasites

Malcolm Jones (BSc Hons PhD Qld) is an associate professor in the School of Veterinary Sciences. His research interest lie in the biology and control of helminth parasites of humans. His major research interests lie in investigations of shistosomiasis, food-borne trematodiases and echinococcosis.
Human schistosomes are a major scourge of tropical and developing nations. Currently, over 260 million people are infected with schistosomes, and the diseases caused by these parasites lead to chronic morbidity and death. Dr Jones investigates novel control stratgies for schistosomiasis, including vaccines, parasite biology and host interactions and better diagnostic methods.

	Keywords
	Medical: Infectious Diseases/Agents, Science and Technology: Parasitology