Diagnosis of Parasites in Human Stool and Blood for an Evolving World
Sunday, August 16, 2026 (8:30-15:30)
Workshop Description:
In collaboration with the ESCMID Parasite Morphology Hub, hosted by ESGCP and ESGITM, this intensive on-site workshop aims to enhance the diagnostic skills of health professionals, providing a comprehensive update on the diagnostics of human fecal and blood parasitic infections. Combining morphological structural diagnostic algorithms with complementary “serological, molecular…” assays for the identification of parasites in human stool and blood in clinical settings. Through incorporating intensive practical skills delivered by expert interactive talks using live/digitized microscopic slides, and discussions.
Workshop Goals:
• Enhance the diagnostic skills to morphologically identify fecal and blood human parasitic infection.
• Differentiate diagnostic mimickers from real parasitic stages.
• Integrate different diagnostic approaches.
• Provide comprehensive updated knowledge on parasitic infection diagnostics, relevant to clinical settings.
Who is the Workshop for:
The training workshop is designed for laboratorians and health professionals (parasitologists, microbiologists, ID physicians, clinical pathologists…..) involved in diagnosing and managing parasitic diseases.
Workshop Organizers:
Ayman El-Badry
Egypt
Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine,
Cairo University
Momar Ndao
Canada
McGill
University
Faculty:
Alexander Da Silva
USA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
Ayman El-Badry
Egypt
Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine,
Cairo University
Jaco Verweij
Netherlands
Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis: Tilburg, Noord-Brabant
Marc Couturier
USA
MaineHealth, NorDx
Tufts University School of Medicine
Miriam J Alvarez
Spain
Hospital Clínic
University of Barcelona
Momar Ndao
Canada
McGill
University
Nadia A El-Dib
Egypt
Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine,
Cairo University
Richard Bradbury
Australia
James Cook University,
Townsville
Shokoofeh Shamsi
Australia
Charles Sturt
University
Program:
Session 1: Successful morphological identification of fecal & blood human parasites (Interactive talk using live/digitized microscopic slides)
Chair: Ayman A. El-Badry
08:30-08:45 | Test knowledge (Pre-workshop assessment – Quiz) |
08:45-09:30 | Microscopic diagnosis of fecal Helminth & morphological mimics |
09:30 – 09:45 | Algorithms for morphological identification fecal Helminth |
09:45 – 10:30 | Microscopic diagnosis of fecal protozoa & morphological mimics |
10:30 – 10:40 | Coffee break |
10:40 – 10:55 | Algorithms for morphological identification of fecal protozoa |
10:55 –11:45 | Microscopic diagnosis of blood parasites & morphological mimics |
11:45 – 12:00 | Algorithms for morphological identification blood parasites |
12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch break |
Session 2: AI & Tools for diagnosis of human parasites
Chair: Momar Ndao
01:00 – 01:30 | Serology for parasitic infections |
01:30 – 02:00 | Molecular diagnosis of parasites |
02:00 – 02:30 | NGS/WGS in parasitology |
02:30 – 03:00 | AI & Diagnosis of human parasites |
03:00-03:30 | Post-assessment Quiz & Closing remarks |
Registration Fees (in USD):
| Category | Early Bird (until May 3) | Regular (May 4 - July 15) | Onsite (July 16 - onwards) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Participant |
200 |
250 |
300 |
|
Students |
100 |
125 |
150 |
|
LMIC Participant |
125 |
175 |
200 |
|
LMIC Student |
75 |
100 |
125 |