The World Federation of Parasitologists (WFP) has introduced a brand-new monthly webinar series: The Road to ICOPA 2026.
As we build momentum toward ICOPA 2026 in Montréal, this series will highlight key topics shaping how parasitology is approached in today’s practice.
Webinar 4: Permanent Ectoparasites of Humans: Biology, Epidemiology, Clinical Impact, and Control
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 15:00 (CET)
Speaker: Prof. Kosta Mumcuoglou
Webinar 3: Malaria Elimination Roadmap: The What, How and When
Date: Friday, 24 April 2026
Time: 15:00 (BST, UTC+01:00)
Webinar 2: Celebrating Parasitic Awareness Day
Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026
Speakers
Dr Sadura Tiwananthagorn (Associate Prof. , DVM, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand)
- Topic: Leishmania martiniquens infection in humans & animals.
Dr. Elshafie Ibrahim Elshaf (Associate Prof., BVM, MTAH, Dept of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, College of Agricultural and Marine Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman)
- Topic: Trypanosoma evansi infection in camels
Webinar 1: One Health
The very first session – “One Health” – premiered on February 26, and was hosted by Dr. Pikka Jokelainen, President of WFP. One Health is at the core of modern parasitology – bridging human, animal, and environmental health, and driving global research priorities and responses. Be part of the conversation and help design the journey to ICOPA 2026!
Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming ICOPA 2026 webinars. Join the discussions and carry them forward to the congress in August!
