Diagnosis of Parasites in Human Stool and Blood for an Evolving World
Sunday, August 16, 2026 (8:30-15:30)
Sponsored by:
Workshop Description:
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 diagnostic skills to identify fecal and blood human parasitic infections morphologically:
- Key diagnostic features
- Integrate morphology with (i) procedures (diagnostic tips), and (ii) clinical & Epidemiological significance (Teaching pearl)
- Common pitfalls (mimics) & differential
- Provide comprehensive updated knowledge on parasitic infection diagnostics relevant to clinical settings:
- Serology for parasitic infections
- Molecular diagnosis of parasites
- NGS/WGS in parasitology
- AI & Diagnosis of human parasites
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:
Alexandre J 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
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
Ayman El-Badry (EG), Alexandre J Da Silva (US), Marc Couturier (US), Miriam J Álvarez (ES), Jaco Verweij (NE), Nadia A. El Dib (EG), Momar Ndao (CA), Shokoofeh (AU)
(Parasite Morphology Hub (PHM) of ESCMID ESGCP and ESGITM)
| 08:00-08:30 | Registration & Test knowledge (pre-workshop Quiz) |
| 08:30-08:45 | Wellcome message & Introduction |
| 08:30-09:25 | Microscopic diagnosis of fecal Helminth, mimics & algorithm |
| 09:25 – 10:30 | Microscopic diagnosis of fecal protozoa, mimics & algorithm |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee break – Morphology Olympics “Parasite sprint” Techcyte |
| 10:45 –11:35 | Microscopic diagnosis of blood protozoa, mimics & algorithm |
| 11:35 – 12:30 | Microscopic diagnosis of blood helminth, mimics & algorithm |
| 12:30 – 01:10 | Lunch break – Morphology Olympics “Parasite passport” Techcyte |
Session 2: AI & Tools for diagnosis of human parasites
Chair: Momar Ndao
Momar Ndao (CA), Jaco Verweij (NE), Alexandre J Da Silva (US), Marc Couturier (US), Ayman El-Badry (EG)
01:10 – 01:40 | Serology for parasitic infections |
01:40 – 02:10 | Molecular diagnosis of parasites |
02:10 – 02:40 | NGS/WGS in parasitology |
02:40 – 03:10 | AI & Diagnosis of human parasites |
03:10-03:30 | Kahoot & Closing remarks & Post-assessment Quiz |
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 |
