Andrew Thompson (parasitologist)

Andrew Thompson is an Australian parasitologist. He is Professor of Parasitology at Murdoch University[1] and a member of the Management Committee of the Australian Society for Parasitology.[2]

Research and roles

Thompson’s research centres on the molecular epidemiology and zoonotic transmission of protozoan parasites, particularly Giardia and Cryptosporidium.[3][4] He is a long-time member of Murdoch University’s parasitology group and has co-authored reviews on parasite zoonoses and wildlife.[5]

He has served on the editorial board of the International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife.[6]


References

  1. ^ Parasites which threaten Australia
  2. ^ Structure of the Network
  3. ^ Thompson, R.C. Andrew (9 December 2004). "The zoonotic significance and molecular epidemiology of Giardia and giardiasis". Veterinary Parasitology. 126 (1–2): 15–35. doi:10.1016/S0304-4017(04)00400-5 (inactive 19 August 2025). PMID 15567577.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of August 2025 (link)
  4. ^ Thompson, R.C. Andrew (2001). "Giardiasis as a re-emerging infectious disease and its zoonotic potential". International Journal for Parasitology. 31 (11): 1285–1296. doi:10.1016/S0020-7519(01)00251-9 (inactive 19 August 2025).{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of August 2025 (link)
  5. ^ Thompson, R.C.A.; Kutz, S.J.; Smith, A. (2009). "Parasite Zoonoses and Wildlife: Emerging Issues" (PDF). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 6 (2): 678–693. doi:10.3390/ijerph6020678. PMID 19440409. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Editorial board – International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife". Elsevier/ScienceDirect. Retrieved 19 August 2025.


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