BSP honorary membership for Prof Al-Hindi
Published: 28 June 2021
The Institute's Professor Adnan Al-Hindi, who has hosted with the Sheiner Lab in the past two years as a CARA fellow, has received a prestigious British Society of Parasitology (BSP) Honorary Membership.
The Institite's Professor Adnan Al-Hindi, who has hosted with the Sheiner Lab in the past two years as a CARA fellow, has received a prestigious British Society of Parasitology (BSP) Honorary Membership.
Elected annually by the BSP Council with their formal announcement by the President during the Society’s Annual General Meeting, Dr Al-Hindi has received confirmation of his successful nomination.
To draw attention to the unique importance of parasitology as a distinct discipline within biology, the British Society for Parasitology was formed in 1962 from the Parasitological Section of the Institute of Biology.
Today, the Society is the central networking and meeting point for many professional and amateur parasitologists throughout the UK and across the world.
BSP membership stands at around 800, with Honorary Membership intended as an award that recognises an individual’s sustained and outstanding contribution to the field of Parasitology.
These contributions demonstrate impact through research, but may also include excellence in teaching, the promotion and dissemination of Parasitology as well as service to the Society.
Honorary membership is a lifetime appointment, with all benefits of full, professional membership in the British Society of Parasitology and Membership dues will be waived for Honorary Members.
A dedicated medical parasitologist professional with interests in protozoa such as Toxoplasma gondii, Prof Al-Hindi, who previously worked at the Islamic University of Gaza in Palestine as Professor of Medical Parasitology, said: "This honorary membership means I will be able contribute more to the field of parasitology and help new careers and society."
First published: 28 June 2021