106A
12:15 pm
Entomological assessment of lymphatic filariasis transmission in Ghana. Dhikrullahi Shittu, University of Ghana
107A
12:15 pm
Environmental elasticity impacts parasite migration during transmission of malaria. Johanna Ripp, Heidelberg University Medical School
108A
12:15 pm
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the trypanosome hide: unraveling the antibody repertoires of O-glycosylated VSG3 and its sugar-less mutants. Anastasia Gkeka, The German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ)
109A
12:15 pm
Small Molecule Based Disruption of an ApiAP2 Transcription Factor in the Human Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Timothy Russell, The Pennsylvania State University
110A
12:15 pm
Elucidating the temporal events of Apolipoprotein L-1-mediated African Trypanosome lysis. Sara Fresard, Hunter College
111A
12:15 pm
Toxoplasma gondii co-opts host repressor complexes to inhibit interferon induced necroptosis. Alexander Rosenberg, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
112A
12:15 pm
Nanobodies Reveal Extensive Immunoaccessibility of the Trypanosome Coat. Alex Hempelmann, German Cancer Research Center
113A
12:15 pm
A conserved malaria parasite antigen Pb22 plays a critical role in male gametogenesis in Plasmodium berghei. Fei Liu, China Medical University
114A
12:15 pm
The Strategies of the Cloning Equilibrative Nucleoside Transporters (ENT’s) family of Trichomonas vaginalis using Leishmania mexicana as a model organism. Manal Jamal Natto, Institute of Infection, Immunity and inflammation
115A
12:15 pm
Fussing about fission: defining apicomplexan cell division modes. Marc-Jan Gubbels, Boston College
116A
12:15 pm
Metabolomic approaches to discovering resistance-resistant antimalarial drug targets. Gabriel Rangel, Pennsylvania State University
117A
12:15 pm
Toxoplasma gondii AP2XII-2 contributes to proper progression through S-phase of the cell cycle. SANDEEP SRIVASTAVA, Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI)
118A
12:15 pm
In vitro evolution and population genomics identify intrinsically resistant Plasmodium falciparum isolates to Acyl Co-A Synthetase inhibitors. Selina Bopp, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
119A
12:15 pm
In vivo imaging reveals that establishment of tissue reservoirs by Trypanosoma brucei is multi-factorial. Mariana De Niz, Instituto de Medicina Molecular
120A
12:15 pm
Elucidating the Functions of Polyamines for the Proliferation and Survival of Leishmania Parasites. Sigrid Roberts, Pacific University Oregon
121A
12:15 pm
New Targets (Infiltrin) as a Vaccine Against Leishmaniasis. Abdulaziz Alouffi, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
122A
12:15 pm
Intestinal expression of miR-130b, miR-410b, and miR-98a in experimental canine echinococcosis by stem-loop RT-qPCR. ashkan faridi, Kerman university of medical sciences
123A
12:15 pm
Evaluation of immunodiagnostic potential of schistosomula crude antigen (SCA) in Schistosoma mansoni infected human population. Oyetunde Oyeyemi, University of Medical Sciences
124A
12:15 pm
Metabolic targets of miR-302/372/373/520 family in Leishmania-infected human THP-1 macrophages. Juliane Fernandes, University of São Paulo
125A
12:15 pm
No vagina, one vagina, or multiple vaginae? An integrative study of Pseudaxine trachuri (Platyhelminthes, Monogenea) leads to a better understanding of the systematics Pseudaxine and related genera. Chahinez Bouguerche, Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene
126A
12:15 pm
Molecular detection and seasonal prevalence of Theileria annulta in blood samples of cattle collected from District Layyah in Punjab (Pakistan). Asia Parveen, Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, Bhauddin Zakariya University, 60800, Multan, Pakistan
127A
12:15 pm
Elevated Plasmodium sporozoite infection and multiple insecticide resistance in the principal malaria vectors Anopheles funestus and Anopheles gambiae in a forested locality close to the Yaoundé airport, Cameroon. Nkemngo Francis Nongley, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
128A
12:15 pm
A study on molecular detection, seasonal prevalence and phylogenetic evaluation of Anaplasma marginale in blood samples of Cattle collected from District Layyah in Punjab (Pakistan). sehrish ashraf, Institute of Pure and Applied Biology Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
129A
12:15 pm
The Spatial Organization of the Plasmodium yoelii DOZI/CITH/ALBA mRNP Complex During and After Translational Repression. Kelly Rios, Pennsylvania State University
130A
12:15 pm
Trypanosoma brucei TIF3 is a novel telomere protein that is essential for cell viability and affects VSG switching. Bibo Li, Cleveland State University
131A
12:15 pm
Rap1b activation and ERK phosphorylation during cAMP/Epac-mediated invasion by Trypanosoma cruzi. Gabriel Ferri, IQUIBICEN - CONICET
132A
12:15 pm
Generation of Novel Plasmodium falciparum NF135 and NF54 Lines Expressing Fluorescent Reporter Proteins Under the Control of Strong and Constitutive Promoters. Shinya Miyazaki, Leiden University Medical Center
133A
12:15 pm
Exploiting helminth-derived immunomodulators; current challenges and gaps. Mahdi Borhani, Research Center for Hydatid Disease in Iran, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
134A
12:15 pm
Unconventional kinetochore kinases KKT2 and KKT3 have a unique zinc finger that promotes their kinetochore localization. Gabriele Marciano, University of Oxford
135A
12:15 pm
Ribosome heterogeneity and potential functional differences in the specialized ribosomes of Plasmodium spp.. James McGee, Pennsylvania State University
136A
12:15 pm
Dissecting the regulatory role of an enriched DNA sequence motif found upstream of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte-associated genes. Riette van Biljon, Pennsylvania State University
137A
12:15 pm
Kinetoplast RNA Editing Helicase 1 plays a distinct role in RNA editing profile of mitochondrial transcripts in Trypanosoma brucei . Amartya Mishra, State University of New York at Buffalo
138A
12:15 pm
The calcium-responsive proteome of an apicomplexan parasite. Alice Herneisen, Whitehead Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology
139A
12:15 pm
Interaction of Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule Family 1 (SLAMF1) receptor with Trypanosoma cruzi is strain-dependent and affects NADPH oxidase expression and activity in macrophages. Alfonso Herreros Cabello, Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC-UAM)
140A
12:15 pm
Role of Plasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 Protein Mutations in P. falciparum Populations from Northeastern Myanmar in Mediating Artemisinin Resistance. Faiza Siddiqui, University of South Florida
141A
12:15 pm
Investigation of sequence-specific transcription factors with similar DNA binding specificities in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Victoria Bonnell, The Pennsylvania State University
142A
12:15 pm
Interaction of Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule Family 1 (SLAMF1) receptor with Trypanosoma cruzi is strain-dependent in mice modulating the immune response. Alfonso Herreros-Cabello, Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC-UAM)
143A
12:15 pm
The essential roles of the paralogous CAF1-CCR4-NOT complex scaffold, NOT1-G, in sexual development and transmission in Plasmodium yoelii.. Bridget Power, Pennsylvania State University
144A
12:15 pm
Functional characterization of two RAP proteins essential for the mitochondrial biogenesis of P. falciparum asexual stages. Thomas Hollin, University of California, Riverside
145A
12:15 pm
Delving in one carbon metabolism in the parasite Leishmania through a genomic Mut-seq screening. Sophia Bigot, Laval University, Infectiology Research Center
146A
12:15 pm
The mammalian fibrinolytic system facilitates sporozoite infection. Thiago Silva, NIH
147A
12:15 pm
Comprehensive P. falciparum RNA-protein interactome identification: beyond conventional crosslinking. Megan Gliozzi, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
148A
12:15 pm
Importin α of Trypanosoma cruzi: A nucleolar protein which binds a classical nuclear localization signal of the bipartite type. Israel Canela, UNAM
149A
12:15 pm
Cryptosporidium parvum exports proteins into the cytoplasm of the epithelial host cell. Jennifer Dumaine, University of Pennsylvania
150A
12:15 pm
Characterization of natural trypanosomes infection in animals. Theresa Manful Gwira, University of Ghana
151B
12:15 pm
mRNA decapping by an ApaH-like phosphatase in trypanosomes. Paula Castaneda, Biozentrum
152B
12:15 pm
Characterizing the phosphoregulation of exocytosis in Toxoplasma gondii. Alex Chan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
153B
12:15 pm
Breakdown in Membrane Asymmetry Regulation Leads to Monocyte Recognition of P. falciparum-infected Red Blood Cells. Merryn Fraser, The Australian National University
154B
12:15 pm
Cell Cycle-Dependent TERRA Foci and the TERRA Level Are Regulated by TbTRF with a TERRA Binding Interface Independent of Its DNA Binding Activity. Arpita Saha, Cleveland State University
155B
12:15 pm
Diversity in the intrinsic apoptosis pathway of nematodes. neil young, University of Melbourne
156B
12:15 pm
Identifying a specific inhibitor of the invasion of red blood cells by Plasmodium falciparum. Madeline Dans, Burnet Institute
157B
12:15 pm
Imiquimod targets toxoplasmosis through modulating host Toll Like receptor-MyD88 signaling. Maguy Hamie, American University of Beirut
158B
12:15 pm
18S rDNA Sequence-Structure Phylogeny of the Trypanosomatida (Kinetoplastea, Euglenozoa) with Special Reference on Trypanosoma. Alyssa Borges, Universität Würzburg
159B
12:15 pm
Unexpected rate of Alternative Splicing Events in the Early Strobilar Development of Echinococcus granulosus. Mohammad Ali mohammadi, Research Center for Hydatid Disease in Iran
160B
12:15 pm
Altered functionalities of two organellar DNA base excision repair enzymes of Plasmodium falciparum. Anupama Tiwari, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Drug Research Institute
161B
12:15 pm
The lateral diffusion of non-VSG, GPI-anchored proteins of Trypanosoma brucei. Thomas Mueller, Universität Würzburg
162B
12:15 pm
Pathogen box compounds as possible leads for new interventions against leishmaniasis. Wandayi E. Amlabu, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG54, Legon, Accra, Ghana
163B
12:15 pm
Divergent acyl carrier protein mediates mitochondrial iron-sulfur cluster metabolism in malaria parasites. Seyi Falekun, University of Utah
164B
12:15 pm
Role of mitochondrial thioredoxins in promoting survival of Toxoplasma gondii under redox stress. Mariana Silva, Federal University of Uberlandia
165B
12:15 pm
Development and application of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in Tomefa, an endemic community in Ghana. Isaac Owusu-Frimpong, CSIR - Water Research Institute
166B
12:15 pm
Essential exon floxing shows that Cystein repeat modular proteins are critical for Invasion in Toxoplasma gondii. Mirko Singer, LMU Munich
167B
12:15 pm
Vps32 is required for endocytic trafficking to the lysosome in Trypanosoma brucei. Nadia Maricel Barrera, INGEBI- CONICET
168B
12:15 pm
Plasmodium berghei hemozoin bound to DNA confers partial protection against liver stage infection in BALB/c mice. Adriano Franco, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
169B
12:15 pm
The role(s) of conserved motifs within the 3’ untranslated region of the variant surface glycoprotein of African trypanosomes. Majeed Bakari Soale, Universität Würzburg
170B
12:15 pm
Characterization of calcium signaling in bradyzoites of Toxoplasma gondii. Yong Fu, Washington University School of Medicine
171B
12:15 pm
The role of Acetyl-CoA Synthetase in P. falciparum epigenetic control. Isadora Prata, University of São Paulo (USP)
172B
12:15 pm
A lysine stretch in coronin modulates directionality of gliding motility in malaria parasites. Julia Sattler, University Hospital Heidelberg
173B
12:15 pm
The development and motility of T. brucei in artificial human skin. Laura Hauf, Universität Würzburg
174B
12:15 pm
Ivermectin, a new old drug for Chagas disease? Maria Daniela Ruiz, ICT Milstein - CONICET
175B
12:15 pm
Exploring MKT1-PBP1-LSM12 complex as a novel stage-specific regulator of translation in Plasmodium gametocyte. Elisha Mugo, University of Pretoria, Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control
176B
12:15 pm
A novel quinoline-like action for the heme-artemisinin adduct metabolite. Victoria Balta, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
177B
12:15 pm
Trypanosoma brucei proteins: new allies in the fight against malaria? Adriana Temporão, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes
178B
12:15 pm
Grumpy lncRNA regulates life cycle progression of Trypanosoma brucei . Fabien Guegan, Instituto de Medicina molecular
179B
12:15 pm
Addressing the VSG expression hierarchy in Trypanosoma brucei using single-cell RNA-sequencing. Kirsty McWilliam, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
180B
12:15 pm
The target of ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitors, CYP51 is dispensable for Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigote growth. Peter Dumoulin, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
181B
12:15 pm
Identification of clinically approved small molecules that inhibit growth and affect transcript levels of developmentally regulated genes in the African trypanosome. Madison Walsh, Harvey Mudd College
182B
12:15 pm
Identification and characterization of iron transporters in the glycosomes of Leishmania. Romário Boy, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo
183B
12:15 pm
Trypanosome RNA Editing Substrate Binding Complex integrity and function depends on the upstream action of RESC10. ASHUTOSH DUBEY, University at Buffalo
184B
12:15 pm
Investigation of Puf2-Mediated Post-Transcriptional Regulation in Sporozoites. Michael Walker, Pennsylvania State University
185B
12:15 pm
Unraveling the role of TcVps34-Vps15 complex as a modulator of autophagy and metacyclogenesis in Trypanosoma cruzi. Alejandra Schoijet, Institute for Research on Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology (INGEBI-CONICET-UBA)
186B
12:15 pm
Trypanosoma brucei DNA Polymerase 𝛉 is Essential for Telomere Integrity and Suppresses VSG Switching. M A G Rabbani, Cleveland State University
187B
12:15 pm
Distribution and phylogenetic diversity of Anopheles species in main malaria endemic areas of Honduras. DENIS ESCOBAR, National Autonomous University of Honduras
188B
12:15 pm
Structural and phylogenetic analysis of Trypanosoma cruzi´s major intrinsic proteins (MIP). Fiorella Tesan, Cátedra de Física, FFYB (Universidad de Buenos Aires); IQUIFIB (UBA/CONICET)
189B
12:15 pm
Cyclic AMP binding proteins in Trypanosoma cruzi. Jose Escalona, Universidad de Buenos Aires
190B
12:15 pm
Role of a TgVps15 in the development of Toxoplasma gondii. Rahul Singh Rawat, National Institute of Immunology
191B
12:15 pm
Molecular characterization of acute virulence loss in heme-deficient Toxoplasma gondii. Amy Bergmann, Clemson University
192B
12:15 pm
TgCEP250L1 is essential for cell division in Toxoplasma gondii . Ramiro Tomasina, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo
193B
12:15 pm
Crystal violet structural analogues as candidates for drug repurposing in trypanosomatid diseases. Chantal Reigada, IDIM, CONICET-UBA
194B
12:15 pm
Cathepsin C-like protease 1 post-translationally modifies Toxoplasma gondii secretory proteins for optimal invasion and egress. Brock Thornton, Clemson University
195B
12:15 pm
Insights on new Phosphatidylinositol transfer proteins (PITPs) in Toxoplasma gondii. Angela Arabiotorre, Texas A&M University
196C
12:15 pm
An insight into the penetration process of a tsetse bite. Stephan Löwe, Biozentrum, Universität Würzburg
197C
12:15 pm
Ultrastructural and functional analysis of exta-axonemal structures in trichomonads. veronica coceres, Instituto Tecnológico Chascomús (INTECH)
198C
12:15 pm
Nested PCR for the detection of Taenia solium DNA in stool samples. Carlos Franco-Muñoz, Instituto Nacional de Salud
199C
12:15 pm
Effect of lysine acetylation on the regulation of Trypanosoma brucei glycosomal aldolase activity. Ariely Leite, Unifesp - Federal University of São Paulo
200C
12:15 pm
Importance of Animal Models in Prevention, Control and elimination of malaria during Pregnancy: the Baboon Model of Placental Malaria. Faith Onditi, Institute of Primate Research
201C
12:15 pm
A Plasmodium falciparum E3 ubiquitin ligase regulates transporter expression and drug responses. Brajesh K Singh, NIH/NIAID
202C
12:15 pm
Mapping Cryptosporidium infection in vivo using 2-photon microscopy. Bethan Wallbank, University of Pennsylvania
203C
12:15 pm
A mutagenesis screen to identify genes involved in T. gondii autophagy during chronic infection. Fengrong Wang, University of Michigan
204C
12:15 pm
Plasma Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein-2 concentrations in children with various forms of clinical malaria in Kilifi, Kenya. Sophie Uyoga, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme
205C
12:15 pm
RTP4 inhibits IFN-I response and enhances experimental cerebral malaria and neuropathology. XIAO HE, NIH
206C
12:15 pm
Investigating the coding transcriptome of steady-state and reactivating exogenous stages of Eimeria tenella. Perryn Kruth, University of Guelph
207C
12:15 pm
3D-cultures of Human Placental Trophoblasts Resemble the Maternal-Fetal Interface and Restrict Growth of Trypanosoma cruzi. Erica Silberstein, CBER-Food and Drug Administration
208C
12:15 pm
Plasmodium yoelii 17XNL infection induces macrophage dysfunction and blockage of erythrocyte maturation. Keyla Tumas, NIAID, NIH
209C
12:15 pm
Structural Studies of the Harpoon-Like Invasion Organelle of Microsporidia. Mahrukh Usmani, New York University School of Medicine
210C
12:15 pm
Plasmodium vivax strains use alternative pathways for invasion. Usheer Kanjee, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
211C
12:15 pm
Elucidating the role of receptor-type adenylyl cyclases in Trypanosoma cruzi. Noelia Lander, University of Georgia
212C
12:15 pm
Small ribosomal subunit rna (SSU/rRNA) sequence analysis of parasites isolates from patients diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis with multiple relapses. Nayore Tamie Takamiya, Federal University of São Carlos/ UFSCar
213C
12:15 pm
Segmental changes in chromosomal allele frequency and loss of heterozygosity in Trypanosoma cruzi I. Lissa Cruz Saavedra, Universidad el Rosario
214C
12:15 pm
Adipose Tissue Resident Trypanosoma brucei: a Population of Slow Growers. Sandra Trindade, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM)
215C
12:15 pm
Identifying Amphibian Pathogens in the Field Using Quantitative PCR. Ana Cvetkovic, North Central College
216C
12:15 pm
Gene disruption of flagellar and cytoskeleton components of Trypanosoma cruzi. José Sáenz, UFPR
217C
12:15 pm
Cyclospora cayetanensis whole genome sequencing: Improving the quality and diversity of available genomes. Christine Yanta, University of Guelph
218C
12:15 pm
Discovery of a novel and essential member of the Plasmodium falciparum basal complex. Alex Morano, Harvard Medical School
219C
12:15 pm
Discovery of novel proteins within the Plasmodium falciparum inner membrane complex. Ana Karla Cepeda Diaz, Harvard Medical School
220C
12:15 pm
Investigating Variant Surface Glycoprotein dynamics under inhibition of fatty acid synthesis in Trypanosoma brucei. Nava Poudyal, Clemson University
221C
12:15 pm
Plasmodium vivax infection destabilizes the host reticulocyte. Martha Clark, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
222C
12:15 pm
Post-pairing transcriptome analysis of Schistosoma mansoni identifies a key mediator in the male parasites for female reproduction development stimulation. Rui Chen, UT Southwestern Medical Center
223C
12:15 pm
Leucine Carboxyl Methyltransferase (LCMT) from Leishmania infantum and its interactome. Arijit Bhattacharya, Adamas University
224C
12:15 pm
Genetic Diversity of Dioctophyma renale in Northeast Argentina and Southern Brazil. Lucas Federico Arce, Institute of Research on Microbiology and Medical Parasitology (IMPaM), School of Medicine
225C
12:15 pm
Potentially zoonotic nodular worms infecting free-ranging non-human primates in Kenyan urban centres: potential reservoirs for human infections. Peris Mbuthia, Egerton University
226C
12:15 pm
Nanobodies as biological tools to characterize the 6-cysteine proteins of Plasmodium falciparum and to develop interventions to inhibit parasite infection. Melanie Dietrich, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
227C
12:15 pm
Small molecule targeting of an essential Plasmodium CDK enzyme. Aditya Paul, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
228C
12:15 pm
The chaperone PbHscB plays a crucial role in Plasmodium berghei liver stage development. Raphael Beyeler, Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern
229C
12:15 pm
Targeting Host Cell Death Pathways to Promote Clearance of Leishmania donovani. Michelle Clark, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
230C
12:15 pm
Hi-C reveals dynamic interactions between the active VSG gene and a potential, unconventional enhancer. Vanessa Luzak, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
231C
12:15 pm
Allele-specific genome assembly of the Trypanosoma brucei Lister 427 isolate. Raúl Oscar Cosentino, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
232C
12:15 pm
Investigating the role of Plasmodium falciparum exported proteins that bind the new permeability pathway complex protein RhopH2. Thorey Jonsdottir, The Burnet Institute
233C
12:15 pm
Preliminary characterization of myosin D from Plasmodium falciparum. Andrea Johana Lopez Moreno, University of Bergen
234C
12:15 pm
Loss of fat mass during a Trypanosoma brucei infection prolongs host survival. Henrique Machado, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa
235C
12:15 pm
Involvement of the exported FIKK kinases of P. falciparum in modulating the cytoadhesive properties of the host cell. Heledd Davies, The Francis Crick Institute
236C
12:15 pm
Iron storage in Toxoplasma gondii requires VIT1. Clare Harding, University of Glasgow
237C
12:15 pm
Golgi or no Golgi: How do proteins choose between transport pathways to the apicoplast in Toxoplasma gondii? Aparna Prasad, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
238C
12:15 pm
The single CCA-adding enzyme of T. brucei has distinct functions in the cytosol and in mitochondria. Shikha Shikha, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology
239C
12:15 pm
Toxoplasma FER1 Mediates Trafficking and Discharge of the Micronemes. Allison Drozda, Boston College
240C
12:15 pm
Glutamine is an important metabolite for T. cruzi to survive throughout the life cycle. Flávia Damasceno, University of São Paulo - USP
241D
12:15 pm
An apicoplast-resident folate transporter is essential for sporogony of malaria parasites. Francois Korbmacher, Humboldt University Berlin
242D
12:15 pm
Same parasite - different coats: A case of surface functionality transfer between trypanosome species. Erick Aroko, Universität Würzburg
243D
12:15 pm
Plasmodium falciparum apicomplexan-specific glucosamine-6-phosphate N-acetyltransferase is key for amino sugar metabolism and asexual blood stage development. Luis Izquierdo Lázaro, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
244D
12:15 pm
Cancellled/Unprogrammed
245D
12:15 pm
Cre-like retroelements: ancient components of kinetoplastid genomes with recent activity in Trypanosoma cruzi. ADRIANA LUDWIG, Instituto Carlos Chagas, Fiocruz-PR
246D
12:15 pm
An Alba-domain protein required for proteome remodelling during trypanosome differentiation and host transition. Shubha Bevkal Subramanyaswamy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
247D
12:15 pm
Novel telomere-associated proteins and their impact on VSG expression site regulation in Trypanosoma brucei. Nadine Weisert, Universität Würzburg
248D
12:15 pm
Antileishmanial chemotherapy through clemastine fumarate mediated inhibition of the Leishmania inositol phosphorylceramide synthase. Edubiel Alpizar, Durham University
249D
12:15 pm
New insights into Trypanosoma brucei chromatin dynamics. Tim Vellmer, University Wuerzburg
250D
12:15 pm
BruceiHisnstein: generation of Trypanosoma brucei cell lines expressing Trypanosoma cruzi’s histidine degradation pathway. Gabriela Torres Montanaro, LabTryps - Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas - Universidade de São Paulo
251D
12:15 pm
Lysine residues are critical for heterogenous accumulation of P. falciparum PCNA1 among nuclei. Severina Klaus, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University Hospital
252D
12:15 pm
Expansion microscopy of TAC protein-complex arrangement in T. brucei. Ana Kalichava, University Bern
253D
12:15 pm
Parasitophorous vacuole morphology and modulation of pH at the time of Plasmodium falciparum egress from erythrocytes. Matthias Garten, National Institutes of Health
254D
12:15 pm
The serine-cysteine interconversion is catalyzed by serine acetyltransferase and cysteine synthase in Trypanosoma cruzi.. Ana Milena Murillo Giraldo, University of Sao Paulo
255D
12:15 pm
Effects of Trypanocidal drugs on DNA synthesis: insights into the mode of Killing of Melarsoprol. Galadriel Hovel-Miner, George Washington University
256D
12:15 pm
Participation of an Enoyl-CoA hydratase in the catabolism of branched chain amino acids in Trypanosoma cruzi. Sabrina Marsiccobetre, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo
257D
12:15 pm
Bioactive trypanocidal compounds from a locally used herbal preparation in Ghana. Pearl Akazue, University of Ghana
258D
12:15 pm
VSG Specific Nanobodies Hamper Mobility of the Surface Protein and Lead to Shedding of Nanotubes. Laura Hartleb, Universität Würzburg
259D
12:15 pm
Counting cycles or counting on sensing? – Possible mechanisms allowing for P. falciparum persistence during the dry season. Carolina Andrade, Heidelberg University Hospital
260D
12:15 pm
Histidine ammonia-lyase knockout alters bioenergetics of Trypanosoma cruzi without affecting its infection capability in the insect vector. Janaina de Freitas Nascimento, Universidade de São Paulo
261D
12:15 pm
New approach for understanding the interface between host antibody and Variant Surface Glycoprotein in Trypanosoma brucei using Phage Immunoprecipitation Sequencing. Bailin Zhang, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
262D
12:15 pm
Similarities and differences of metacyclic to bloodstream Variant Surface Glycoprotein (VSG) in Trypanosoma brucei. Monica Chandra, German Cancer Research Center
263D
12:15 pm
Characterizing the intracellular niche of human microsporidian parasite Encephalitozoon intestinalis. Noelle Antao, NYU School of Medicine
264D
12:15 pm
Activity of epigenetic inhibitors against Babesia divergens. Leen Vanheer, Weill Cornell Medicine
265D
12:15 pm
In vitro infection and genomic analysis of Crithidia-like parasites isolated from human cases of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil. Luana Aparecida Rogerio, Federal University of São Carlos
266D
12:15 pm
Environmental sensing and social motility are regulated by mechanosensation in Trypanosoma brucei. Veronica Jimenez, California State University Fullerton
267D
12:15 pm
The interface between the parasite Trypanosoma brucei and the mammalian host’s adaptive immune system. Joseph Verdi, Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum
268D
12:15 pm
Calmodulin-specific small interfering RNA induces consistent expression suppression and morphological changes in Echinococcus granulosus. Seyed mohammad mousavi, Kerman University
269D
12:15 pm
Understanding Praziquantel Resistance in Juvenile Schistosomes at the Cellular Level. Sarah Cobb, UT Southwestern Medical Center
270D
12:15 pm
The Malaria Box compound MMV007113 targets the parasite Na+/H+ P-type ATPase, PfATP4. Suyash Bhatnagar, Drexel Universitry
271D
12:15 pm
The kinesin of the flagellum attachment zone in Leishmania is required for cell division, proliferation in the sand fly vector and virulence in the mammalian host. Rosa Milagros Corrales, Univ. Montpellier / CNRS
272D
12:15 pm
Development of a CRISPR-Cas nuclease-based rapid diagnostic test for P. falciparum. Holly Barkwill, USFDA
273D
12:15 pm
A Multi-omics Approach to Understand the Mode of Action of a Kalihinol Analogue, a Potent New Antimalarial against Plasmodium falciparum. Zeinab Chahine, UC Riverside
274D
12:15 pm
Different sensitivity to ruthenium-based inhibitors of the mitochondrial calcium uniporter complex of control and MICU1- and MICU2-ablated Trypanosoma cruzi. Mayara Bertolini, University of Georgia
275D
12:15 pm
Consequences of Na+ homeostasis disruption on the phosphoproteome of blood-stage Plasmodium falciparum . Aarti Ramanathan, Drexel University
276D
12:15 pm
Identifying specificity of histone reader domains in malaria parasites. Jiacheng Liu, Weill Cornell Medicine
277D
12:15 pm
Atypical Leishmaniasis in an endemic focus: Host and parasite determinants of disease outcome. Nilakshi Samaranayake, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
278D
12:15 pm
The first evidence of operon gene clusters in Orthonectida genomes. DARIA SHAFRANSKAYA, Saint Petersburg State University
279D
12:15 pm
Revealing the biological role of the Trypanosoma cruzi Alanine racemase using CRISPR-Cas9. Richard Girard, Universidade de São Paulo
280D
12:15 pm
Characterizing RNA-binding proteins essential for Plasmodium falciparum sexual development. Andrew Stasic, US Food and Drug Administration
281D
12:15 pm
TgOTUD5, an essential phosphorylation-regulated deubiquitinase, controls Toxoplasma gondii plasma membrane homeostasis. Anthony Sinai, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
282D
12:15 pm
Unabated malaria transmission in a peri-urban community of Akure, southwestern Nigeria: A cross-sectional and Hospital-based study of the prevalence, intensity and risk factors enhancing transmission. Oluwaseun Awosolu, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
283D
12:15 pm
Nucleosome landscape differs at strategically genomic regions in replicative and non- replicative forms of Trypanosoma cruzi. julia cunha, Butantan Institute
284D
12:15 pm
Dissecting primary human erythroblast responses to Plasmodium falciparum infection. Tamar Feldman, Stanford University School of Medicine
285D
12:15 pm
Phenotypic Characterization of an Essential Myzozoan-specific Mitochondrial Protein with Unknown Function in Plasmodium falciparum. ian lamb, Drexel University College of Medicine
286E
12:15 pm
Stage-specific downregulation of SPATR impacts malaria sporozoite motility and infectivity. David Costa, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S)/Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC)
287E
12:15 pm
Discovering new targets for a malaria vaccine. Ana Rafaela Teixeira, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S)/Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC)
288E
12:15 pm
PfCoronin is a major determinant of artemisinin resistance in vitro. Sara Shin, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
289E
12:15 pm
The Architecture of the Native Apicomplexan Nuclear Pore Complex. Pravin Dewangan, UT Southwestern Medical center
290E
12:15 pm
Plasmodium SAXO1 is a conserved, redox-active protein that binds and stabilizes microtubules. Stefan Kanzok, Loyola University Chicago, Lake Shore Campus
291E
12:15 pm
The rhythmic day of malaria parasites. Filipa Rijo-Ferreira, UT Southwestern
292E
12:15 pm
Demonstration of genetic exchange between New World and Old World strains of Leishmania with different karyotypes. Eliza Vanessa Carneiro Alves Ferreira, National Institutes of Health
293E
12:15 pm
Exploring the uncertainty of protein localization in Toxoplasma by Bayesian analysis of the spatial proteome. Konstantin Barylyuk, University of Cambridge
294E
12:15 pm
Genome-wide CRISPR/cas9 screen identifies host factors essential for optimal Plasmodium liver stage development. Kamalakannan Vijayan, Seattle Children's Research Institute
295E
12:15 pm
Investigating nonenzymatic functions of an essential citrate synthase-like protein in Plasmodium falciparum. Sezin Nicklas, Drexel University College of Medicine
296E
12:15 pm
A Secretory Phospholipid Binding GM2 Activator Protein is Essential for Cuticular Integrity in Caenorhabditis elegans. NJUME FERDINAND NGALE, University of California Merced
297E
12:15 pm
When is a DNA Polymerase Not a Polymerase? Stephanie Delzell, University of Massachusetts Amherst
298E
12:15 pm
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense Variant Surface Glycoprotein expression in patients with African Trypanosomiasis. Sarah Sudlow, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
299E
12:15 pm
A forward genetic screen identifies genes essential for gametocyte development and transmission of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Jyotsna Chawla, Center for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research, University of South Florida
300E
12:15 pm
Investigating the Essential Function of a Divergent Family A DNA Polymerase in Trypanosoma brucei kDNA replication. Raveen Armstrong, University of Massachusetts Amherst
301E
12:15 pm
Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in human and cattle in Chittagong ,Bangladesh. Zebunnahar Yasmin, Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
302E
12:15 pm
Target identification efforts for fast-killing inhibitors of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. Leah Imlay, UT Southwestern Medical Center
303E
12:15 pm
Deciphering Magnivitellinum sp. (Digenea: Alloglossidiidae) from Salta, Argentina, with genetic markers. Carolina Davies, CONICET
304E
12:15 pm
In silico design of Eimeria tenella vaccine candidates. Tean Zaheer, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
305E
12:15 pm
Decoding combinatorial patterns of histone posttranslational modifications of Plasmodium falciparum. Hilde von Grüning, University of Pretoria
306E
12:15 pm
Inhibition of the Plasmodium falciparum Acetyl-CoA Synthetase by multiple chemotypes disrupts protein acetylation and epigenetic regulation in blood stage parasites. Robert Summers, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
307E
12:15 pm
Study of gibbon APOL1-like apolipoprotein lytic activity in Trypanosoma brucei and mammalian cells. Bernardo Gonzalez Baradat, Hunter College. City University of New York
308E
12:15 pm
Optimisation of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay: improving the performance of the reaction in diagnostics of Schistosoma mansoni in human and snail samples. Silvia Mesquita, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz)
309E
12:15 pm
Multiplex species-specific isothermal DNA amplification for rapid molecular detection of viscerotropic and dermotropic Leishmania species in Brazil. Rubens Monte-Neto, Instituto Rene Rachou - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
310E
12:15 pm
MAPK2 is a conserved Alveolate MAPK required for Toxoplasma cell cycle progression. Xiaoyu Hu, UT Southwestern Medical Center
311E
12:15 pm
Phosphoglycerate kinase: A versatile glycolytic enzyme in kinetoplastids. Diego Andrade, Universidad de Los Andes
312E
12:15 pm
Serotyping, host genes and cytokines response in human ocular toxoplasmosis. Jorge Gomez Marin, Universidad del Quindio
313E
12:15 pm
Establishing high-throughput Plasmodium falciparum transcription inhibition assays for compound screening and drug discovery. Philippa Reuterswärd Waldner, The Pennsylvania State University
314E
12:15 pm
Long-term live-microscopy of Cryptosporidium reveals direct development of sexual stages. Elizabeth English, University of Pennsylvania
315E
12:15 pm
Dissecting the Unique Invasion Machinery of Apicomplexan Parasites. Li-av Segev Zarko, Stanford University
316E
12:15 pm
mRNA localization: a possible role in the regulation of stage-specific gene expression during Trypanosoma cruzi development. Karina Sabalette, IIBIO-UNSAM
317E
12:15 pm
Probing the role of MFR4 in Halofuginone Resistance and the Adaptive Proline Response. Akansha Pant, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
318E
12:15 pm
Robotic Plasmodium sporozoite extraction from Anopheles mosquito salivary glands. Tess Seltzer, Center for Global Infectious Disease Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute
319E
12:15 pm
Knockdown of EXP2 in the Plasmodium liver stage suggests major differences from blood stage function. Tahir Hussain, Iowa State University
320E
12:15 pm
Comparative Analysis of Features that Contribute to CNV Formation in Various Plasmodium Species. Luke Dillard, University of Virginia
321E
12:15 pm
: Molecular Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in Pregnant Women from Mali and Nigeria. HENRIETTA AWOBODE, University of Ibadan
322E
12:15 pm
Changes in the expression of glucose transporters before and after evagination of the scolex in Taenia solium. David Castañeda Carpio, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
323E
12:15 pm
Characterization of a novel endolysosomal complex localized Ca2+ binding protein during the Toxoplasma gondii lytic cycle. Noopur Dave, Indiana University School of Medicine
324E
12:15 pm
Cancellled/Unprogrammed
325E
12:15 pm
Host adaptation in Toxoplasma gondii- What makes this parasite the most successful eukaryotic parasite in nature? Adit Naor, Stanford
326E
12:15 pm
Mild starvation of P. falciparum increases tolerance to DHA. Audrey Brown, University of Virginia
327E
12:15 pm
Characterization of an Endoplasmic Reticulum-Resident Calcium-binding protein in Toxoplasma gondii . Miryam Hortua, University of Georgia
328E
12:15 pm
A PfCRK4-regulated protein plays a role for cell-cycle progression of P. falciparum. Marta Maia Machado, Heidelberg University Hospital
329E
12:15 pm
Inhibition of Poly(ADP-Ribose)Glycohydrolase activity affects lysosomal function and hampers T. cruzi infection in Vero cells. Salome Vilchez Larrea, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”
330E
12:15 pm
Placental immune response against Toxoplasma gondii could promote fetal maintenance but congenital transmission in late pregnancy. Fernando Gómez-Chávez, Cátedras CONACyt - Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México
331F
12:15 pm
Comparative transcriptomics of the hemoglobin digestion pathway in three lizard malaria parasites. Sarah Pangburn, The Graduate Center, CUNY
332F
12:15 pm
Assessment of known Molecular Markers of Plasmodium falciparum Resistance Markers to Sulohodixine-Pyrimethamine in the Buea Health Area SouthWest, Cameroon. Ntui Vincent Ntui-Njock, University of Buea Southwest Cameroon
333F
12:15 pm
Exploring growth inhibition and invasion blocking activity of diffrenet low molecular wight heparin against Plasmodium falciparum parasite. Muqdad Hmoud, Keele University
334F
12:15 pm
Eukaryotic Pathogen, Vector and Host Omics Data-Mining for Everyone. Omar Harb, University of Pennsylvania
335F
12:15 pm
Toxoplasma gondii matrix cyst wall protein MAG1 is a secreted immunomodulatory effector and critical for acute virulence and establishing chronic infection . Tadakimi Tomita, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
336F
12:15 pm
Characterization of genes involved in Glycosylation process as potential virulence factors in Leishmania braziliensis . Gabrielle Ariadine Bento, Federal University of Minas Gerais
337F
12:15 pm
The metamorphosis of Taenia solium into its adult form depends on Notch signaling. Juan Blume, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
338F
12:15 pm
Murine gut parasite Tritrichomonas musculis drives changes in the metabolism of intestinal microbiota. Ana Popovic, The Hospital for Sick Children
339F
12:15 pm
Malaria parasites require a divergent heme oxygenase for apicoplast transcription and biogenesis. Amanda Mixon, University of Utah
340F
12:15 pm
In silico analysis of ADMET properties for compounds that present anti-schistosoma activity. SANDRA GAVA, René Rachou Institute
341F
12:15 pm
Bioinformatic and cell-based tools for reverse and forward genetics using CRISPR in mosquitos. Raghuvir Viswanatha, Harvard Medical School
342F
12:15 pm
Mechanistic Insight into the Invasion Apparatus for Infection by Microsporidia Parasites. Breane Budaitis, Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine, NYU
343F
12:15 pm
Knowledge, attitude and practices associated with toxoplasmosis in pet owners of province Punjab, Pakistan. Abrar Hussain, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
344F
12:15 pm
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Echinococcus granulosis in different slaughter house worker of Punjab Pakistan. SABIR HUSSAIN, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
345F
12:15 pm
Genetic diversity of the neglected Plasmodium malariae parasite using targeted amplicon sequencing techniques. Eniyou Cheryll Oriero, MRCG at LSHTM
346F
12:15 pm
Identification of immunogenic non-Variant Surface Glycoprotein (VSGs) surface protein on wild Trypanosoma vivax. Kwadwo O. Oworae, University of Ghana
347F
12:15 pm
"So different yet so much alike": a new cryptic species Microcotyle isyebi (Monogenea, Platyhelminthes ) from Boops boops (Teleostei) off the Algerian coast. Chahinez Bouguerche, Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene
348F
12:15 pm
Transcriptional activation of multiple clonally variant genes in Plasmodium falciparum after passage through transmission stages and exposure to human host conditions. Anastasia Pickford, ISGlobal
349F
12:15 pm
Control of VSG expression by a phosphoinositide-regulated telomeric expression site complex. Igor Cestari, McGill University
350F
12:15 pm
Complete arrest of Plasmodium falciparum liver stage development in parasites lacking Multidrug resistance protein 2 (MRP2)/ABC-Binding Cassette transporter 2 (ABCC2). Debashree Goswami, Seattle Childrens Research Institute
351F
12:15 pm
The generation of extra-chromosomal DNA amplicons in antimalarial resistant Plasmodium falciparum. Jennifer Guler, University of Virginia
352F
12:15 pm
Molecular composition of the micropore in Toxoplasma. Ludek Koreny, University of Cambridge
353F
12:15 pm
ID-ing the Dense Granule Proteome of P. falciparum. Manuel Fierro, Iowa State University
354F
12:15 pm
Development of Pro-uncompetitive Plasmodium falciparum cytoplasmic prolyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitors. Mark Tye, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
355F
12:15 pm
Arginine methylation is tightly regulated throughout Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis life cycle. Angela Cruz, University of São Paulo
356F
12:15 pm
Trypanosoma brucei Tim50 Show Connection with Mitochondrial Cardiolipin synthesis and Plays Critical role in Parasite Infectivity. Minu Chaudhuri, Meharry Medical College
357F
12:15 pm
High speed, 3D imaging reveals chemotactic behavior specific to human-infective Leishmania parasites. Pegine Walrad, University of York
358F
12:15 pm
MKT1 interacting RNA-binding protein and its role in the trypanosome Variant Surface Glycoprotein mRNA stabilization. Larissa Nascimento, Zentrum für Molekulare Biologie der Universität Heidelberg
359F
12:15 pm
Molecular biodiversity and evolution of ascorbate peroxidase in Trypanosoma cruzi.. Rafael Miranda de Souza, René Rachou Institute-Oswaldo Cruz Foundation-IRR
360F
12:15 pm
TbRAP1 Has a Duplex DNA Binding Activity That is Required for Telomere Localization and Monoallelic VSG Expression. Marjia Afrin, Cleveland State University
361F
12:15 pm
Role of TbRRM1 in transcriptional regulation in Trypanosoma brucei. Analía Níttolo, Insituto de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas (IIB-UNSAM)
362F
12:15 pm
Understanding and characterization the first steps of proline biosynthesis in Trypanosoma cruzi. Letícia Marchese, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Univesidade de São Paulo
363F
12:15 pm
Different roads to search for novel trypanocidal strategies. Laura Fraccaroli, ICT Milstein - CONICET
364F
12:15 pm
Disease and mixed species Theileria spp. infection among sheep in Oman. Salama Al-Hamidhi, Sultan Qaboos university
365F
12:15 pm
Misregulation of Alba domain-containing proteins in Plasmodium falciparum blood stages differentially affects growth and the parasite transcriptome. Dimple Acharya, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
366F
12:15 pm
The mode of action of T. gondii tissue cyst inhibitors. Deborah Maus, Robert Koch Institute
367F
12:15 pm
Identification of a nuclear protease that is associated to histone H3 clipping and DNA replication in blood stages of malaria parasites. Shruthi Vembar, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
368F
12:15 pm
Resolvin D1 Administration is Beneficial in Trypanosoma cruzi Infection. Aline Horta, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
369F
12:15 pm
Analysis of the Hippo pathway role in Tritrichomonas foetus cell division. Lucrecia Iriarte, INTECH
370F
12:15 pm
Investigation of protein acetylation function in Leishmania: Zn-dependent lysine deacetylases as model of study. Suellen Maran, Unifesp - Federal University of São Paulo
371F
12:15 pm
Molecular epidemiology of resistance markers of Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies among Plasmodium falciparum isolates in Lagos, Nigeria. Chinaza Nnam, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
372F
12:15 pm
Alternative approaches for control of gene expression in trypanosomatids. Gabriela Niemirowicz, Instituto de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas
373F
12:15 pm
Towards development of an auxin-inducible degron system for use in Plasmodium falciparum. Madeline Farringer, Iowa State University
374F
12:15 pm
Molecular prevalence of intestinal parasites infections in children with diarrhea in Franceville, Southeast of Gabon. Sandrine OYEGUE, Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville
106A
11:30 am
Entomological assessment of lymphatic filariasis transmission in Ghana. Dhikrullahi Shittu, University of Ghana
107A
11:30 am
Environmental elasticity impacts parasite migration during transmission of malaria. Johanna Ripp, Heidelberg University Medical School
108A
11:30 am
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the trypanosome hide: unraveling the antibody repertoires of O-glycosylated VSG3 and its sugar-less mutants. Anastasia Gkeka, The German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ)
109A
11:30 am
Small Molecule Based Disruption of an ApiAP2 Transcription Factor in the Human Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Timothy Russell, The Pennsylvania State University
110A
11:30 am
Elucidating the temporal events of Apolipoprotein L-1-mediated African Trypanosome lysis. Sara Fresard, Hunter College
111A
11:30 am
Toxoplasma gondii co-opts host repressor complexes to inhibit interferon induced necroptosis. Alexander Rosenberg, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
112A
11:30 am
Nanobodies Reveal Extensive Immunoaccessibility of the Trypanosome Coat. Alex Hempelmann, German Cancer Research Center
113A
11:30 am
A conserved malaria parasite antigen Pb22 plays a critical role in male gametogenesis in Plasmodium berghei. Fei Liu, China Medical University
114A
11:30 am
The Strategies of the Cloning Equilibrative Nucleoside Transporters (ENT’s) family of Trichomonas vaginalis using Leishmania mexicana as a model organism. Manal Jamal Natto, Institute of Infection, Immunity and inflammation
115A
11:30 am
Fussing about fission: defining apicomplexan cell division modes. Marc-Jan Gubbels, Boston College
116A
11:30 am
Metabolomic approaches to discovering resistance-resistant antimalarial drug targets. Gabriel Rangel, Pennsylvania State University
117A
11:30 am
Toxoplasma gondii AP2XII-2 contributes to proper progression through S-phase of the cell cycle. SANDEEP SRIVASTAVA, Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI)
118A
11:30 am
In vitro evolution and population genomics identify intrinsically resistant Plasmodium falciparum isolates to Acyl Co-A Synthetase inhibitors. Selina Bopp, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
119A
11:30 am
In vivo imaging reveals that establishment of tissue reservoirs by Trypanosoma brucei is multi-factorial. Mariana De Niz, Instituto de Medicina Molecular
120A
11:30 am
Elucidating the Functions of Polyamines for the Proliferation and Survival of Leishmania Parasites. Sigrid Roberts, Pacific University Oregon
121A
11:30 am
New Targets (Infiltrin) as a Vaccine Against Leishmaniasis. Abdulaziz Alouffi, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
122A
11:30 am
Intestinal expression of miR-130b, miR-410b, and miR-98a in experimental canine echinococcosis by stem-loop RT-qPCR. ashkan faridi, Kerman university of medical sciences
123A
11:30 am
Evaluation of immunodiagnostic potential of schistosomula crude antigen (SCA) in Schistosoma mansoni infected human population. Oyetunde Oyeyemi, University of Medical Sciences
124A
11:30 am
Metabolic targets of miR-302/372/373/520 family in Leishmania-infected human THP-1 macrophages. Juliane Fernandes, University of São Paulo
125A
11:30 am
No vagina, one vagina, or multiple vaginae? An integrative study of Pseudaxine trachuri (Platyhelminthes, Monogenea) leads to a better understanding of the systematics Pseudaxine and related genera. Chahinez Bouguerche, Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene
126A
11:30 am
Molecular detection and seasonal prevalence of Theileria annulta in blood samples of cattle collected from District Layyah in Punjab (Pakistan). Asia Parveen, Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, Bhauddin Zakariya University, 60800, Multan, Pakistan
127A
11:30 am
Elevated Plasmodium sporozoite infection and multiple insecticide resistance in the principal malaria vectors Anopheles funestus and Anopheles gambiae in a forested locality close to the Yaoundé airport, Cameroon. Nkemngo Francis Nongley, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
128A
11:30 am
A study on molecular detection, seasonal prevalence and phylogenetic evaluation of Anaplasma marginale in blood samples of Cattle collected from District Layyah in Punjab (Pakistan). sehrish ashraf, Institute of Pure and Applied Biology Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
129A
11:30 am
The Spatial Organization of the Plasmodium yoelii DOZI/CITH/ALBA mRNP Complex During and After Translational Repression. Kelly Rios, Pennsylvania State University
130A
11:30 am
Trypanosoma brucei TIF3 is a novel telomere protein that is essential for cell viability and affects VSG switching. Bibo Li, Cleveland State University
131A
11:30 am
Rap1b activation and ERK phosphorylation during cAMP/Epac-mediated invasion by Trypanosoma cruzi. Gabriel Ferri, IQUIBICEN - CONICET
132A
11:30 am
Generation of Novel Plasmodium falciparum NF135 and NF54 Lines Expressing Fluorescent Reporter Proteins Under the Control of Strong and Constitutive Promoters. Shinya Miyazaki, Leiden University Medical Center
133A
11:30 am
Exploiting helminth-derived immunomodulators; current challenges and gaps. Mahdi Borhani, Research Center for Hydatid Disease in Iran, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
134A
11:30 am
Unconventional kinetochore kinases KKT2 and KKT3 have a unique zinc finger that promotes their kinetochore localization. Gabriele Marciano, University of Oxford
135A
11:30 am
Ribosome heterogeneity and potential functional differences in the specialized ribosomes of Plasmodium spp.. James McGee, Pennsylvania State University
136A
11:30 am
Dissecting the regulatory role of an enriched DNA sequence motif found upstream of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte-associated genes. Riette van Biljon, Pennsylvania State University
137A
11:30 am
Kinetoplast RNA Editing Helicase 1 plays a distinct role in RNA editing profile of mitochondrial transcripts in Trypanosoma brucei . Amartya Mishra, State University of New York at Buffalo
138A
11:30 am
The calcium-responsive proteome of an apicomplexan parasite. Alice Herneisen, Whitehead Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology
139A
11:30 am
Interaction of Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule Family 1 (SLAMF1) receptor with Trypanosoma cruzi is strain-dependent and affects NADPH oxidase expression and activity in macrophages. Alfonso Herreros Cabello, Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC-UAM)
140A
11:30 am
Role of Plasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 Protein Mutations in P. falciparum Populations from Northeastern Myanmar in Mediating Artemisinin Resistance. Faiza Siddiqui, University of South Florida
141A
11:30 am
Investigation of sequence-specific transcription factors with similar DNA binding specificities in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Victoria Bonnell, The Pennsylvania State University
142A
11:30 am
Interaction of Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule Family 1 (SLAMF1) receptor with Trypanosoma cruzi is strain-dependent in mice modulating the immune response. Alfonso Herreros-Cabello, Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC-UAM)
143A
11:30 am
The essential roles of the paralogous CAF1-CCR4-NOT complex scaffold, NOT1-G, in sexual development and transmission in Plasmodium yoelii.. Bridget Power, Pennsylvania State University
144A
11:30 am
Functional characterization of two RAP proteins essential for the mitochondrial biogenesis of P. falciparum asexual stages. Thomas Hollin, University of California, Riverside
145A
11:30 am
Delving in one carbon metabolism in the parasite Leishmania through a genomic Mut-seq screening. Sophia Bigot, Laval University, Infectiology Research Center
146A
11:30 am
The mammalian fibrinolytic system facilitates sporozoite infection. Thiago Silva, NIH
147A
11:30 am
Comprehensive P. falciparum RNA-protein interactome identification: beyond conventional crosslinking. Megan Gliozzi, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
148A
11:30 am
Importin α of Trypanosoma cruzi: A nucleolar protein which binds a classical nuclear localization signal of the bipartite type. Israel Canela, UNAM
149A
11:30 am
Cryptosporidium parvum exports proteins into the cytoplasm of the epithelial host cell. Jennifer Dumaine, University of Pennsylvania
150A
11:30 am
Characterization of natural trypanosomes infection in animals. Theresa Manful Gwira, University of Ghana
151B
12:15 pm
mRNA decapping by an ApaH-like phosphatase in trypanosomes. Paula Castaneda, Biozentrum
152B
12:15 pm
Characterizing the phosphoregulation of exocytosis in Toxoplasma gondii. Alex Chan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
153B
12:15 pm
Breakdown in Membrane Asymmetry Regulation Leads to Monocyte Recognition of P. falciparum-infected Red Blood Cells. Merryn Fraser, The Australian National University
154B
12:15 pm
Cell Cycle-Dependent TERRA Foci and the TERRA Level Are Regulated by TbTRF with a TERRA Binding Interface Independent of Its DNA Binding Activity. Arpita Saha, Cleveland State University
155B
12:15 pm
Diversity in the intrinsic apoptosis pathway of nematodes. neil young, University of Melbourne
156B
12:15 pm
Identifying a specific inhibitor of the invasion of red blood cells by Plasmodium falciparum. Madeline Dans, Burnet Institute
157B
12:15 pm
Imiquimod targets toxoplasmosis through modulating host Toll Like receptor-MyD88 signaling. Maguy Hamie, American University of Beirut
158B
12:15 pm
18S rDNA Sequence-Structure Phylogeny of the Trypanosomatida (Kinetoplastea, Euglenozoa) with Special Reference on Trypanosoma. Alyssa Borges, Universität Würzburg
159B
12:15 pm
Unexpected rate of Alternative Splicing Events in the Early Strobilar Development of Echinococcus granulosus. Mohammad Ali mohammadi, Research Center for Hydatid Disease in Iran
160B
12:15 pm
Altered functionalities of two organellar DNA base excision repair enzymes of Plasmodium falciparum. Anupama Tiwari, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Drug Research Institute
161B
12:15 pm
The lateral diffusion of non-VSG, GPI-anchored proteins of Trypanosoma brucei. Thomas Mueller, Universität Würzburg
162B
12:15 pm
Pathogen box compounds as possible leads for new interventions against leishmaniasis. Wandayi E. Amlabu, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG54, Legon, Accra, Ghana
163B
12:15 pm
Divergent acyl carrier protein mediates mitochondrial iron-sulfur cluster metabolism in malaria parasites. Seyi Falekun, University of Utah
164B
12:15 pm
Role of mitochondrial thioredoxins in promoting survival of Toxoplasma gondii under redox stress. Mariana Silva, Federal University of Uberlandia
165B
12:15 pm
Development and application of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in Tomefa, an endemic community in Ghana. Isaac Owusu-Frimpong, CSIR - Water Research Institute
166B
12:15 pm
Essential exon floxing shows that Cystein repeat modular proteins are critical for Invasion in Toxoplasma gondii. Mirko Singer, LMU Munich
167B
12:15 pm
Vps32 is required for endocytic trafficking to the lysosome in Trypanosoma brucei. Nadia Maricel Barrera, INGEBI- CONICET
168B
12:15 pm
Plasmodium berghei hemozoin bound to DNA confers partial protection against liver stage infection in BALB/c mice. Adriano Franco, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
169B
12:15 pm
The role(s) of conserved motifs within the 3’ untranslated region of the variant surface glycoprotein of African trypanosomes. Majeed Bakari Soale, Universität Würzburg
170B
12:15 pm
Characterization of calcium signaling in bradyzoites of Toxoplasma gondii. Yong Fu, Washington University School of Medicine
171B
12:15 pm
The role of Acetyl-CoA Synthetase in P. falciparum epigenetic control. Isadora Prata, University of São Paulo (USP)
172B
12:15 pm
A lysine stretch in coronin modulates directionality of gliding motility in malaria parasites. Julia Sattler, University Hospital Heidelberg
173B
12:15 pm
The development and motility of T. brucei in artificial human skin. Laura Hauf, Universität Würzburg
174B
12:15 pm
Ivermectin, a new old drug for Chagas disease? Maria Daniela Ruiz, ICT Milstein - CONICET
175B
12:15 pm
Exploring MKT1-PBP1-LSM12 complex as a novel stage-specific regulator of translation in Plasmodium gametocyte. Elisha Mugo, University of Pretoria, Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control
176B
12:15 pm
A novel quinoline-like action for the heme-artemisinin adduct metabolite. Victoria Balta, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
177B
12:15 pm
Trypanosoma brucei proteins: new allies in the fight against malaria? Adriana Temporão, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes
178B
12:15 pm
Grumpy lncRNA regulates life cycle progression of Trypanosoma brucei . Fabien Guegan, Instituto de Medicina molecular
179B
12:15 pm
Addressing the VSG expression hierarchy in Trypanosoma brucei using single-cell RNA-sequencing. Kirsty McWilliam, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
180B
12:15 pm
The target of ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitors, CYP51 is dispensable for Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigote growth. Peter Dumoulin, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
181B
12:15 pm
Identification of clinically approved small molecules that inhibit growth and affect transcript levels of developmentally regulated genes in the African trypanosome. Madison Walsh, Harvey Mudd College
182B
12:15 pm
Identification and characterization of iron transporters in the glycosomes of Leishmania. Romário Boy, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo
183B
12:15 pm
Trypanosome RNA Editing Substrate Binding Complex integrity and function depends on the upstream action of RESC10. ASHUTOSH DUBEY, University at Buffalo
184B
12:15 pm
Investigation of Puf2-Mediated Post-Transcriptional Regulation in Sporozoites. Michael Walker, Pennsylvania State University
185B
12:15 pm
Unraveling the role of TcVps34-Vps15 complex as a modulator of autophagy and metacyclogenesis in Trypanosoma cruzi. Alejandra Schoijet, Institute for Research on Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology (INGEBI-CONICET-UBA)
186B
12:15 pm
Trypanosoma brucei DNA Polymerase 𝛉 is Essential for Telomere Integrity and Suppresses VSG Switching. M A G Rabbani, Cleveland State University
187B
12:15 pm
Distribution and phylogenetic diversity of Anopheles species in main malaria endemic areas of Honduras. DENIS ESCOBAR, National Autonomous University of Honduras
188B
12:15 pm
Structural and phylogenetic analysis of Trypanosoma cruzi´s major intrinsic proteins (MIP). Fiorella Tesan, Cátedra de Física, FFYB (Universidad de Buenos Aires); IQUIFIB (UBA/CONICET)
189B
12:15 pm
Cyclic AMP binding proteins in Trypanosoma cruzi. Jose Escalona, Universidad de Buenos Aires
190B
12:15 pm
Role of a TgVps15 in the development of Toxoplasma gondii. Rahul Singh Rawat, National Institute of Immunology
191B
12:15 pm
Molecular characterization of acute virulence loss in heme-deficient Toxoplasma gondii. Amy Bergmann, Clemson University
192B
12:15 pm
TgCEP250L1 is essential for cell division in Toxoplasma gondii . Ramiro Tomasina, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo
193B
12:15 pm
Crystal violet structural analogues as candidates for drug repurposing in trypanosomatid diseases. Chantal Reigada, IDIM, CONICET-UBA
194B
12:15 pm
Cathepsin C-like protease 1 post-translationally modifies Toxoplasma gondii secretory proteins for optimal invasion and egress. Brock Thornton, Clemson University
195B
12:15 pm
Insights on new Phosphatidylinositol transfer proteins (PITPs) in Toxoplasma gondii. Angela Arabiotorre, Texas A&M University
196C
1:15 pm
An insight into the penetration process of a tsetse bite. Stephan Löwe, Biozentrum, Universität Würzburg
197C
1:15 pm
Ultrastructural and functional analysis of exta-axonemal structures in trichomonads. veronica coceres, Instituto Tecnológico Chascomús (INTECH)
198C
1:15 pm
Nested PCR for the detection of Taenia solium DNA in stool samples. Carlos Franco-Muñoz, Instituto Nacional de Salud
199C
1:15 pm
Effect of lysine acetylation on the regulation of Trypanosoma brucei glycosomal aldolase activity. Ariely Leite, Unifesp - Federal University of São Paulo
200C
1:15 pm
Importance of Animal Models in Prevention, Control and elimination of malaria during Pregnancy: the Baboon Model of Placental Malaria. Faith Onditi, Institute of Primate Research
201C
1:15 pm
A Plasmodium falciparum E3 ubiquitin ligase regulates transporter expression and drug responses. Brajesh K Singh, NIH/NIAID
202C
1:15 pm
Mapping Cryptosporidium infection in vivo using 2-photon microscopy. Bethan Wallbank, University of Pennsylvania
203C
1:15 pm
A mutagenesis screen to identify genes involved in T. gondii autophagy during chronic infection. Fengrong Wang, University of Michigan
204C
1:15 pm
Plasma Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein-2 concentrations in children with various forms of clinical malaria in Kilifi, Kenya. Sophie Uyoga, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme
205C
1:15 pm
RTP4 inhibits IFN-I response and enhances experimental cerebral malaria and neuropathology. XIAO HE, NIH
206C
1:15 pm
Investigating the coding transcriptome of steady-state and reactivating exogenous stages of Eimeria tenella. Perryn Kruth, University of Guelph
207C
1:15 pm
3D-cultures of Human Placental Trophoblasts Resemble the Maternal-Fetal Interface and Restrict Growth of Trypanosoma cruzi. Erica Silberstein, CBER-Food and Drug Administration
208C
1:15 pm
Plasmodium yoelii 17XNL infection induces macrophage dysfunction and blockage of erythrocyte maturation. Keyla Tumas, NIAID, NIH
209C
1:15 pm
Structural Studies of the Harpoon-Like Invasion Organelle of Microsporidia. Mahrukh Usmani, New York University School of Medicine
210C
1:15 pm
Plasmodium vivax strains use alternative pathways for invasion. Usheer Kanjee, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
211C
1:15 pm
Elucidating the role of receptor-type adenylyl cyclases in Trypanosoma cruzi. Noelia Lander, University of Georgia
212C
1:15 pm
Small ribosomal subunit rna (SSU/rRNA) sequence analysis of parasites isolates from patients diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis with multiple relapses. Nayore Tamie Takamiya, Federal University of São Carlos/ UFSCar
213C
1:15 pm
Segmental changes in chromosomal allele frequency and loss of heterozygosity in Trypanosoma cruzi I. Lissa Cruz Saavedra, Universidad el Rosario
214C
1:15 pm
Adipose Tissue Resident Trypanosoma brucei: a Population of Slow Growers. Sandra Trindade, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM)
215C
1:15 pm
Identifying Amphibian Pathogens in the Field Using Quantitative PCR. Ana Cvetkovic, North Central College
216C
1:15 pm
Gene disruption of flagellar and cytoskeleton components of Trypanosoma cruzi. José Sáenz, UFPR
217C
1:15 pm
Cyclospora cayetanensis whole genome sequencing: Improving the quality and diversity of available genomes. Christine Yanta, University of Guelph
218C
1:15 pm
Discovery of a novel and essential member of the Plasmodium falciparum basal complex. Alex Morano, Harvard Medical School
219C
1:15 pm
Discovery of novel proteins within the Plasmodium falciparum inner membrane complex. Ana Karla Cepeda Diaz, Harvard Medical School
220C
1:15 pm
Investigating Variant Surface Glycoprotein dynamics under inhibition of fatty acid synthesis in Trypanosoma brucei. Nava Poudyal, Clemson University
221C
1:15 pm
Plasmodium vivax infection destabilizes the host reticulocyte. Martha Clark, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
222C
1:15 pm
Post-pairing transcriptome analysis of Schistosoma mansoni identifies a key mediator in the male parasites for female reproduction development stimulation. Rui Chen, UT Southwestern Medical Center
223C
1:15 pm
Leucine Carboxyl Methyltransferase (LCMT) from Leishmania infantum and its interactome. Arijit Bhattacharya, Adamas University
224C
1:15 pm
Genetic Diversity of Dioctophyma renale in Northeast Argentina and Southern Brazil. Lucas Federico Arce, Institute of Research on Microbiology and Medical Parasitology (IMPaM), School of Medicine
225C
1:15 pm
Potentially zoonotic nodular worms infecting free-ranging non-human primates in Kenyan urban centres: potential reservoirs for human infections. Peris Mbuthia, Egerton University
226C
1:15 pm
Nanobodies as biological tools to characterize the 6-cysteine proteins of Plasmodium falciparum and to develop interventions to inhibit parasite infection. Melanie Dietrich, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
227C
1:15 pm
Small molecule targeting of an essential Plasmodium CDK enzyme. Aditya Paul, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
228C
1:15 pm
The chaperone PbHscB plays a crucial role in Plasmodium berghei liver stage development. Raphael Beyeler, Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern
229C
1:15 pm
Targeting Host Cell Death Pathways to Promote Clearance of Leishmania donovani. Michelle Clark, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
230C
1:15 pm
Hi-C reveals dynamic interactions between the active VSG gene and a potential, unconventional enhancer. Vanessa Luzak, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
231C
1:15 pm
Allele-specific genome assembly of the Trypanosoma brucei Lister 427 isolate. Raúl Oscar Cosentino, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
232C
1:15 pm
Investigating the role of Plasmodium falciparum exported proteins that bind the new permeability pathway complex protein RhopH2. Thorey Jonsdottir, The Burnet Institute
233C
1:15 pm
Preliminary characterization of myosin D from Plasmodium falciparum. Andrea Johana Lopez Moreno, University of Bergen
234C
1:15 pm
Loss of fat mass during a Trypanosoma brucei infection prolongs host survival. Henrique Machado, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa
235C
1:15 pm
Involvement of the exported FIKK kinases of P. falciparum in modulating the cytoadhesive properties of the host cell. Heledd Davies, The Francis Crick Institute
236C
1:15 pm
Iron storage in Toxoplasma gondii requires VIT1. Clare Harding, University of Glasgow
237C
1:15 pm
Golgi or no Golgi: How do proteins choose between transport pathways to the apicoplast in Toxoplasma gondii? Aparna Prasad, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
238C
1:15 pm
The single CCA-adding enzyme of T. brucei has distinct functions in the cytosol and in mitochondria. Shikha Shikha, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology
239C
1:15 pm
Toxoplasma FER1 Mediates Trafficking and Discharge of the Micronemes. Allison Drozda, Boston College
240C
1:15 pm
Glutamine is an important metabolite for T. cruzi to survive throughout the life cycle. Flávia Damasceno, University of São Paulo - USP
241D
2:00 pm
An apicoplast-resident folate transporter is essential for sporogony of malaria parasites. Francois Korbmacher, Humboldt University Berlin
242D
2:00 pm
Same parasite - different coats: A case of surface functionality transfer between trypanosome species. Erick Aroko, Universität Würzburg
243D
2:00 pm
Plasmodium falciparum apicomplexan-specific glucosamine-6-phosphate N-acetyltransferase is key for amino sugar metabolism and asexual blood stage development. Luis Izquierdo Lázaro, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
244D
2:00 pm
Cancellled/Unprogrammed
245D
2:00 pm
Cre-like retroelements: ancient components of kinetoplastid genomes with recent activity in Trypanosoma cruzi. ADRIANA LUDWIG, Instituto Carlos Chagas, Fiocruz-PR
246D
2:00 pm
An Alba-domain protein required for proteome remodelling during trypanosome differentiation and host transition. Shubha Bevkal Subramanyaswamy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
247D
2:00 pm
Novel telomere-associated proteins and their impact on VSG expression site regulation in Trypanosoma brucei. Nadine Weisert, Universität Würzburg
248D
2:00 pm
Antileishmanial chemotherapy through clemastine fumarate mediated inhibition of the Leishmania inositol phosphorylceramide synthase. Edubiel Alpizar, Durham University
249D
2:00 pm
New insights into Trypanosoma brucei chromatin dynamics. Tim Vellmer, University Wuerzburg
250D
2:00 pm
BruceiHisnstein: generation of Trypanosoma brucei cell lines expressing Trypanosoma cruzi’s histidine degradation pathway. Gabriela Torres Montanaro, LabTryps - Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas - Universidade de São Paulo
251D
2:00 pm
Lysine residues are critical for heterogenous accumulation of P. falciparum PCNA1 among nuclei. Severina Klaus, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University Hospital
252D
2:00 pm
Expansion microscopy of TAC protein-complex arrangement in T. brucei. Ana Kalichava, University Bern
253D
2:00 pm
Parasitophorous vacuole morphology and modulation of pH at the time of Plasmodium falciparum egress from erythrocytes. Matthias Garten, National Institutes of Health
254D
2:00 pm
The serine-cysteine interconversion is catalyzed by serine acetyltransferase and cysteine synthase in Trypanosoma cruzi.. Ana Milena Murillo Giraldo, University of Sao Paulo
255D
2:00 pm
Effects of Trypanocidal drugs on DNA synthesis: insights into the mode of Killing of Melarsoprol. Galadriel Hovel-Miner, George Washington University
256D
2:00 pm
Participation of an Enoyl-CoA hydratase in the catabolism of branched chain amino acids in Trypanosoma cruzi. Sabrina Marsiccobetre, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo
257D
2:00 pm
Bioactive trypanocidal compounds from a locally used herbal preparation in Ghana. Pearl Akazue, University of Ghana
258D
2:00 pm
VSG Specific Nanobodies Hamper Mobility of the Surface Protein and Lead to Shedding of Nanotubes. Laura Hartleb, Universität Würzburg
259D
2:00 pm
Counting cycles or counting on sensing? – Possible mechanisms allowing for P. falciparum persistence during the dry season. Carolina Andrade, Heidelberg University Hospital
260D
2:00 pm
Histidine ammonia-lyase knockout alters bioenergetics of Trypanosoma cruzi without affecting its infection capability in the insect vector. Janaina de Freitas Nascimento, Universidade de São Paulo
261D
2:00 pm
New approach for understanding the interface between host antibody and Variant Surface Glycoprotein in Trypanosoma brucei using Phage Immunoprecipitation Sequencing. Bailin Zhang, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
262D
2:00 pm
Similarities and differences of metacyclic to bloodstream Variant Surface Glycoprotein (VSG) in Trypanosoma brucei. Monica Chandra, German Cancer Research Center
263D
2:00 pm
Characterizing the intracellular niche of human microsporidian parasite Encephalitozoon intestinalis. Noelle Antao, NYU School of Medicine
264D
2:00 pm
Activity of epigenetic inhibitors against Babesia divergens. Leen Vanheer, Weill Cornell Medicine
265D
2:00 pm
In vitro infection and genomic analysis of Crithidia-like parasites isolated from human cases of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil. Luana Aparecida Rogerio, Federal University of São Carlos
266D
2:00 pm
Environmental sensing and social motility are regulated by mechanosensation in Trypanosoma brucei. Veronica Jimenez, California State University Fullerton
267D
2:00 pm
The interface between the parasite Trypanosoma brucei and the mammalian host’s adaptive immune system. Joseph Verdi, Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum
268D
2:00 pm
Calmodulin-specific small interfering RNA induces consistent expression suppression and morphological changes in Echinococcus granulosus. Seyed mohammad mousavi, Kerman University
269D
2:00 pm
Understanding Praziquantel Resistance in Juvenile Schistosomes at the Cellular Level. Sarah Cobb, UT Southwestern Medical Center
270D
2:00 pm
The Malaria Box compound MMV007113 targets the parasite Na+/H+ P-type ATPase, PfATP4. Suyash Bhatnagar, Drexel Universitry
271D
2:00 pm
The kinesin of the flagellum attachment zone in Leishmania is required for cell division, proliferation in the sand fly vector and virulence in the mammalian host. Rosa Milagros Corrales, Univ. Montpellier / CNRS
272D
2:00 pm
Development of a CRISPR-Cas nuclease-based rapid diagnostic test for P. falciparum. Holly Barkwill, USFDA
273D
2:00 pm
A Multi-omics Approach to Understand the Mode of Action of a Kalihinol Analogue, a Potent New Antimalarial against Plasmodium falciparum. Zeinab Chahine, UC Riverside
274D
2:00 pm
Different sensitivity to ruthenium-based inhibitors of the mitochondrial calcium uniporter complex of control and MICU1- and MICU2-ablated Trypanosoma cruzi. Mayara Bertolini, University of Georgia
275D
2:00 pm
Consequences of Na+ homeostasis disruption on the phosphoproteome of blood-stage Plasmodium falciparum . Aarti Ramanathan, Drexel University
276D
2:00 pm
Identifying specificity of histone reader domains in malaria parasites. Jiacheng Liu, Weill Cornell Medicine
277D
2:00 pm
Atypical Leishmaniasis in an endemic focus: Host and parasite determinants of disease outcome. Nilakshi Samaranayake, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
278D
2:00 pm
The first evidence of operon gene clusters in Orthonectida genomes. DARIA SHAFRANSKAYA, Saint Petersburg State University
279D
2:00 pm
Revealing the biological role of the Trypanosoma cruzi Alanine racemase using CRISPR-Cas9. Richard Girard, Universidade de São Paulo
280D
2:00 pm
Characterizing RNA-binding proteins essential for Plasmodium falciparum sexual development. Andrew Stasic, US Food and Drug Administration
281D
2:00 pm
TgOTUD5, an essential phosphorylation-regulated deubiquitinase, controls Toxoplasma gondii plasma membrane homeostasis. Anthony Sinai, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
282D
2:00 pm
Unabated malaria transmission in a peri-urban community of Akure, southwestern Nigeria: A cross-sectional and Hospital-based study of the prevalence, intensity and risk factors enhancing transmission. Oluwaseun Awosolu, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
283D
2:00 pm
Nucleosome landscape differs at strategically genomic regions in replicative and non- replicative forms of Trypanosoma cruzi. julia cunha, Butantan Institute
284D
2:00 pm
Dissecting primary human erythroblast responses to Plasmodium falciparum infection. Tamar Feldman, Stanford University School of Medicine
285D
2:00 pm
Phenotypic Characterization of an Essential Myzozoan-specific Mitochondrial Protein with Unknown Function in Plasmodium falciparum. ian lamb, Drexel University College of Medicine
286E
3:00 pm
Stage-specific downregulation of SPATR impacts malaria sporozoite motility and infectivity. David Costa, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S)/Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC)
287E
3:00 pm
Discovering new targets for a malaria vaccine. Ana Rafaela Teixeira, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S)/Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC)
288E
3:00 pm
PfCoronin is a major determinant of artemisinin resistance in vitro. Sara Shin, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
289E
3:00 pm
The Architecture of the Native Apicomplexan Nuclear Pore Complex. Pravin Dewangan, UT Southwestern Medical center
290E
3:00 pm
Plasmodium SAXO1 is a conserved, redox-active protein that binds and stabilizes microtubules. Stefan Kanzok, Loyola University Chicago, Lake Shore Campus
291E
3:00 pm
The rhythmic day of malaria parasites. Filipa Rijo-Ferreira, UT Southwestern
292E
3:00 pm
Demonstration of genetic exchange between New World and Old World strains of Leishmania with different karyotypes. Eliza Vanessa Carneiro Alves Ferreira, National Institutes of Health
293E
3:00 pm
Exploring the uncertainty of protein localization in Toxoplasma by Bayesian analysis of the spatial proteome. Konstantin Barylyuk, University of Cambridge
294E
3:00 pm
Genome-wide CRISPR/cas9 screen identifies host factors essential for optimal Plasmodium liver stage development. Kamalakannan Vijayan, Seattle Children's Research Institute
295E
3:00 pm
Investigating nonenzymatic functions of an essential citrate synthase-like protein in Plasmodium falciparum. Sezin Nicklas, Drexel University College of Medicine
296E
3:00 pm
A Secretory Phospholipid Binding GM2 Activator Protein is Essential for Cuticular Integrity in Caenorhabditis elegans. NJUME FERDINAND NGALE, University of California Merced
297E
3:00 pm
When is a DNA Polymerase Not a Polymerase? Stephanie Delzell, University of Massachusetts Amherst
298E
3:00 pm
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense Variant Surface Glycoprotein expression in patients with African Trypanosomiasis. Sarah Sudlow, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
299E
3:00 pm
A forward genetic screen identifies genes essential for gametocyte development and transmission of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Jyotsna Chawla, Center for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research, University of South Florida
300E
3:00 pm
Investigating the Essential Function of a Divergent Family A DNA Polymerase in Trypanosoma brucei kDNA replication. Raveen Armstrong, University of Massachusetts Amherst
301E
3:00 pm
Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in human and cattle in Chittagong ,Bangladesh. Zebunnahar Yasmin, Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
302E
3:00 pm
Target identification efforts for fast-killing inhibitors of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. Leah Imlay, UT Southwestern Medical Center
303E
3:00 pm
Deciphering Magnivitellinum sp. (Digenea: Alloglossidiidae) from Salta, Argentina, with genetic markers. Carolina Davies, CONICET
304E
3:00 pm
In silico design of Eimeria tenella vaccine candidates. Tean Zaheer, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
305E
3:00 pm
Decoding combinatorial patterns of histone posttranslational modifications of Plasmodium falciparum. Hilde von Grüning, University of Pretoria
306E
3:00 pm
Inhibition of the Plasmodium falciparum Acetyl-CoA Synthetase by multiple chemotypes disrupts protein acetylation and epigenetic regulation in blood stage parasites. Robert Summers, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
307E
3:00 pm
Study of gibbon APOL1-like apolipoprotein lytic activity in Trypanosoma brucei and mammalian cells. Bernardo Gonzalez Baradat, Hunter College. City University of New York
308E
3:00 pm
Optimisation of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay: improving the performance of the reaction in diagnostics of Schistosoma mansoni in human and snail samples. Silvia Mesquita, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz)
309E
3:00 pm
Multiplex species-specific isothermal DNA amplification for rapid molecular detection of viscerotropic and dermotropic Leishmania species in Brazil. Rubens Monte-Neto, Instituto Rene Rachou - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
310E
3:00 pm
MAPK2 is a conserved Alveolate MAPK required for Toxoplasma cell cycle progression. Xiaoyu Hu, UT Southwestern Medical Center
311E
3:00 pm
Phosphoglycerate kinase: A versatile glycolytic enzyme in kinetoplastids. Diego Andrade, Universidad de Los Andes
312E
3:00 pm
Serotyping, host genes and cytokines response in human ocular toxoplasmosis. Jorge Gomez Marin, Universidad del Quindio
313E
3:00 pm
Establishing high-throughput Plasmodium falciparum transcription inhibition assays for compound screening and drug discovery. Philippa Reuterswärd Waldner, The Pennsylvania State University
314E
3:00 pm
Long-term live-microscopy of Cryptosporidium reveals direct development of sexual stages. Elizabeth English, University of Pennsylvania
315E
3:00 pm
Dissecting the Unique Invasion Machinery of Apicomplexan Parasites. Li-av Segev Zarko, Stanford University
316E
3:00 pm
mRNA localization: a possible role in the regulation of stage-specific gene expression during Trypanosoma cruzi development. Karina Sabalette, IIBIO-UNSAM
317E
3:00 pm
Probing the role of MFR4 in Halofuginone Resistance and the Adaptive Proline Response. Akansha Pant, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
318E
3:00 pm
Robotic Plasmodium sporozoite extraction from Anopheles mosquito salivary glands. Tess Seltzer, Center for Global Infectious Disease Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute
319E
3:00 pm
Knockdown of EXP2 in the Plasmodium liver stage suggests major differences from blood stage function. Tahir Hussain, Iowa State University
320E
3:00 pm
Comparative Analysis of Features that Contribute to CNV Formation in Various Plasmodium Species. Luke Dillard, University of Virginia
321E
3:00 pm
: Molecular Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in Pregnant Women from Mali and Nigeria. HENRIETTA AWOBODE, University of Ibadan
322E
3:00 pm
Changes in the expression of glucose transporters before and after evagination of the scolex in Taenia solium. David Castañeda Carpio, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
323E
3:00 pm
Characterization of a novel endolysosomal complex localized Ca2+ binding protein during the Toxoplasma gondii lytic cycle. Noopur Dave, Indiana University School of Medicine
324E
3:00 pm
Cancellled/Unprogrammed
325E
3:00 pm
Host adaptation in Toxoplasma gondii- What makes this parasite the most successful eukaryotic parasite in nature? Adit Naor, Stanford
326E
3:00 pm
Mild starvation of P. falciparum increases tolerance to DHA. Audrey Brown, University of Virginia
327E
3:00 pm
Characterization of an Endoplasmic Reticulum-Resident Calcium-binding protein in Toxoplasma gondii . Miryam Hortua, University of Georgia
328E
3:00 pm
A PfCRK4-regulated protein plays a role for cell-cycle progression of P. falciparum. Marta Maia Machado, Heidelberg University Hospital
329E
3:00 pm
Inhibition of Poly(ADP-Ribose)Glycohydrolase activity affects lysosomal function and hampers T. cruzi infection in Vero cells. Salome Vilchez Larrea, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”
330E
3:00 pm
Placental immune response against Toxoplasma gondii could promote fetal maintenance but congenital transmission in late pregnancy. Fernando Gómez-Chávez, Cátedras CONACyt - Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México
331F
3:45 pm
Comparative transcriptomics of the hemoglobin digestion pathway in three lizard malaria parasites. Sarah Pangburn, The Graduate Center, CUNY
332F
3:45 pm
Assessment of known Molecular Markers of Plasmodium falciparum Resistance Markers to Sulohodixine-Pyrimethamine in the Buea Health Area SouthWest, Cameroon. Ntui Vincent Ntui-Njock, University of Buea Southwest Cameroon
333F
3:45 pm
Exploring growth inhibition and invasion blocking activity of diffrenet low molecular wight heparin against Plasmodium falciparum parasite. Muqdad Hmoud, Keele University
334F
3:45 pm
Eukaryotic Pathogen, Vector and Host Omics Data-Mining for Everyone. Omar Harb, University of Pennsylvania
335F
3:45 pm
Toxoplasma gondii matrix cyst wall protein MAG1 is a secreted immunomodulatory effector and critical for acute virulence and establishing chronic infection . Tadakimi Tomita, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
336F
3:45 pm
Characterization of genes involved in Glycosylation process as potential virulence factors in Leishmania braziliensis . Gabrielle Ariadine Bento, Federal University of Minas Gerais
337F
3:45 pm
The metamorphosis of Taenia solium into its adult form depends on Notch signaling. Juan Blume, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
338F
3:45 pm
Murine gut parasite Tritrichomonas musculis drives changes in the metabolism of intestinal microbiota. Ana Popovic, The Hospital for Sick Children
339F
3:45 pm
Malaria parasites require a divergent heme oxygenase for apicoplast transcription and biogenesis. Amanda Mixon, University of Utah
340F
3:45 pm
In silico analysis of ADMET properties for compounds that present anti-schistosoma activity. SANDRA GAVA, René Rachou Institute
341F
3:45 pm
Bioinformatic and cell-based tools for reverse and forward genetics using CRISPR in mosquitos. Raghuvir Viswanatha, Harvard Medical School
342F
3:45 pm
Mechanistic Insight into the Invasion Apparatus for Infection by Microsporidia Parasites. Breane Budaitis, Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine, NYU
343F
3:45 pm
Knowledge, attitude and practices associated with toxoplasmosis in pet owners of province Punjab, Pakistan. Abrar Hussain, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
344F
3:45 pm
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Echinococcus granulosis in different slaughter house worker of Punjab Pakistan. SABIR HUSSAIN, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
345F
3:45 pm
Genetic diversity of the neglected Plasmodium malariae parasite using targeted amplicon sequencing techniques. Eniyou Cheryll Oriero, MRCG at LSHTM
346F
3:45 pm
Identification of immunogenic non-Variant Surface Glycoprotein (VSGs) surface protein on wild Trypanosoma vivax. Kwadwo O. Oworae, University of Ghana
347F
3:45 pm
"So different yet so much alike": a new cryptic species Microcotyle isyebi (Monogenea, Platyhelminthes ) from Boops boops (Teleostei) off the Algerian coast. Chahinez Bouguerche, Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene
348F
3:45 pm
Transcriptional activation of multiple clonally variant genes in Plasmodium falciparum after passage through transmission stages and exposure to human host conditions. Anastasia Pickford, ISGlobal
349F
3:45 pm
Control of VSG expression by a phosphoinositide-regulated telomeric expression site complex. Igor Cestari, McGill University
350F
3:45 pm
Complete arrest of Plasmodium falciparum liver stage development in parasites lacking Multidrug resistance protein 2 (MRP2)/ABC-Binding Cassette transporter 2 (ABCC2). Debashree Goswami, Seattle Childrens Research Institute
351F
3:45 pm
The generation of extra-chromosomal DNA amplicons in antimalarial resistant Plasmodium falciparum. Jennifer Guler, University of Virginia
352F
3:45 pm
Molecular composition of the micropore in Toxoplasma. Ludek Koreny, University of Cambridge
353F
3:45 pm
ID-ing the Dense Granule Proteome of P. falciparum. Manuel Fierro, Iowa State University
354F
3:45 pm
Development of Pro-uncompetitive Plasmodium falciparum cytoplasmic prolyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitors. Mark Tye, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
355F
3:45 pm
Arginine methylation is tightly regulated throughout Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis life cycle. Angela Cruz, University of São Paulo
356F
3:45 pm
Trypanosoma brucei Tim50 Show Connection with Mitochondrial Cardiolipin synthesis and Plays Critical role in Parasite Infectivity. Minu Chaudhuri, Meharry Medical College
357F
3:45 pm
High speed, 3D imaging reveals chemotactic behavior specific to human-infective Leishmania parasites. Pegine Walrad, University of York
358F
3:45 pm
MKT1 interacting RNA-binding protein and its role in the trypanosome Variant Surface Glycoprotein mRNA stabilization. Larissa Nascimento, Zentrum für Molekulare Biologie der Universität Heidelberg
359F
3:45 pm
Molecular biodiversity and evolution of ascorbate peroxidase in Trypanosoma cruzi.. Rafael Miranda de Souza, René Rachou Institute-Oswaldo Cruz Foundation-IRR
360F
3:45 pm
TbRAP1 Has a Duplex DNA Binding Activity That is Required for Telomere Localization and Monoallelic VSG Expression. Marjia Afrin, Cleveland State University
361F
3:45 pm
Role of TbRRM1 in transcriptional regulation in Trypanosoma brucei. Analía Níttolo, Insituto de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas (IIB-UNSAM)
362F
3:45 pm
Understanding and characterization the first steps of proline biosynthesis in Trypanosoma cruzi. Letícia Marchese, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Univesidade de São Paulo
363F
3:45 pm
Different roads to search for novel trypanocidal strategies. Laura Fraccaroli, ICT Milstein - CONICET
364F
3:45 pm
Disease and mixed species Theileria spp. infection among sheep in Oman. Salama Al-Hamidhi, Sultan Qaboos university
365F
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Misregulation of Alba domain-containing proteins in Plasmodium falciparum blood stages differentially affects growth and the parasite transcriptome. Dimple Acharya, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
366F
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The mode of action of T. gondii tissue cyst inhibitors. Deborah Maus, Robert Koch Institute
367F
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Identification of a nuclear protease that is associated to histone H3 clipping and DNA replication in blood stages of malaria parasites. Shruthi Vembar, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
368F
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Resolvin D1 Administration is Beneficial in Trypanosoma cruzi Infection. Aline Horta, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
369F
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Analysis of the Hippo pathway role in Tritrichomonas foetus cell division. Lucrecia Iriarte, INTECH
370F
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Investigation of protein acetylation function in Leishmania: Zn-dependent lysine deacetylases as model of study. Suellen Maran, Unifesp - Federal University of São Paulo
371F
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Molecular epidemiology of resistance markers of Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies among Plasmodium falciparum isolates in Lagos, Nigeria. Chinaza Nnam, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
372F
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Alternative approaches for control of gene expression in trypanosomatids. Gabriela Niemirowicz, Instituto de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas
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Towards development of an auxin-inducible degron system for use in Plasmodium falciparum. Madeline Farringer, Iowa State University
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Molecular prevalence of intestinal parasites infections in children with diarrhea in Franceville, Southeast of Gabon. Sandrine OYEGUE, Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville