First International Congress of

Parasitology and Tropical Medicine

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

25-28 August 1994

The congress is organized by the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical

Medicine. The theme is: trends in the management and control of tropical

diseases.

Information can be obtained from:

Professor B. Sinniah

Chairman, Organising Committee

The First International Congress of

Parasitology and Tropical Medicine

c/o Department of Parasitology

University of Kuala Lumpur

59100 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Fax: + 60 3 7557740

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSI-IY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

DIAGNOSTIC PARASlTOL.OGY COURSE

BETHESDA, MD, USA

25 JULY - 5 AUGUST 1994

This course will consist of a series of lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions covering the diagnosis of parasitic Infections of humans. In addition to the examination of specimens, participants wlll be able to practise various methods used in the diagnosis of intestinal, blood and tissue parasitic diseases. Parasitic diseases encountered throughout the world will be included. Slide presentations and video tapes will be available for study. The course wlll be held on the University’s campus, utillzlng up-to-date lecture rooms and laboratory facilities. Microscopes will be available on a loan basis and laboratory supplles will be provided. Certain reference specimens wlll also be available for personal use.

Further information: Dr. John H. Cross (+l (301) 295-3139). Dr. Edward H. Michelson (+ l(301) 295-3138) or Ms. Ellen Goldman (+ l(301) 295-3129). Fax: + 1 (301) 295-1971. Address: 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 206144799, USA.