BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260628T103608EDT-2721mBCabT@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260628T143608Z DESCRIPTION: \n\nPhD Oral Defense of Nelly El-Sakkary\, Institute of Parasi tology.\n\nSchistosomiasis is a debilitating and painful chronic disease t hat affects the visceral organs and negatively affects the growth and deve lopment of school-aged children. The disease persists in regions of povert y in 78 countries in tropical and subtropical regions\, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Schistosomiasis is a “neglected” disease of poverty found in regions without access to clean freshwater. T he migration of larvae and the persistence of infection in the host are go verned by the interaction of schistosome neurotransmitters with their asso ciated receptors\, and neuromuscular control of parasite motility. To targ et the schistosome nervous system for drug development\, it must be furthe r studied\, as relatively little is known about the parasite‟s neurobiolog y.\n\nEveryone in the 91 community is welcome to attend a PhD oral def ense. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our PhD candida tes.\n DTSTART:20170208T181500Z DTEND:20170208T181500Z LOCATION:MS2-022 (Faculty Lounge)\, Macdonald-Stewart Building\, CA\, QC\, St Anne de Bellevue\, H9X 3V9\, 21111 Lakeshore Road SUMMARY:PhD Oral Defense: A study of the Schistosoma mansoni nervous system : characterization of catecholamine and phenolamine signaling URL:/macdonald/channels/event/phd-oral-defense-study-s chistosoma-mansoni-nervous-system-characterization-catecholamine-and-26520 3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR