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Southwestern Association
of Parasitologists

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About

The Southwestern Association of Parasitologists (SWAP) is a regional scientific society dedicated to the advancement of the disciplines of parasitology and promotion of parasitological research and teaching.

Annual Meetings

Annual meetings of the SWAP provide a venue for informal discussion of research and teaching in parasitology, and fellowship among workers in parasitology and allied fields. Annual meeting are held around the this weekend of April, from Thursday through Saturday.

Upcoming
2025 Meeting

Past Meetings &
Student Awardees

Awards & Research Grants

The SWAP is proud to support the research accomplishments of the next generation of parasitologists.

Presentation Awards

Each year the SWAP gives out the David A. Becker Memorial Award and the Marc H. Dresden Award to students acknowledging exceptional presentations.

Research Grants

Three SWAP Student Research Awards in the amount of $250 are given each year to support either field or laboratory work.

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Contact Us

Secretary Treasurer

Joanna Cielocha

Associate Professor of Biology

College of Arts and Sciences

Rockhurst University
Science Center 220 D
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Email: joanna.cielocha@rockhurst.edu

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