Professor Malcolm Jones
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Malcolm Jones

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Background

Malcolm Jones (BSc Hons PhD Qld) is Professor of Parasitology in the School of Veterinary Sciences. His research interest lie in the biology and control of helminth parasites of humans. His major research interests lie in investigations of shistosomiasis, food-borne trematodiases and echinococcosis.

Human schistosomes are a major scourge of tropical and developing nations. Currently, over 260 million people are infected with schistosomes, and the diseases caused by these parasites lead to chronic morbidity and death. Professor Jones investigates novel control stratgies for schistosomiasis, including vaccines, parasite biology and host interactions and better diagnostic methods.

Professor Jones is a former Deputy Editor of PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases and is currently Editor-in-Chief of One Health. He is President-elect of the International Federation for Tropical Medicine.

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Professor Malcolm Jones is:
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Fields of research

Biological Sciences Health Sciences Microbiology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Malcolm Jones’s works on UQ eSpace

283 works between 1985 and 2025
All (283) Journal Article (235) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (33) Book (1) Other Outputs (2)

61 - 80 of 283 works

2018

Journal Article

Study of diagnostic accuracy of Helmintex, Kato-Katz, and POC-CCA methods for diagnosing intestinal schistosomiasis in Candeal, a low intensity transmission area in northeastern Brazil

Lindholz, Catieli Gobetti, Favero, Vivian, Verissimo, Carolina de Marco, Candido, Renata Russo Frasca, de Souza, Renata Perotto, Dos Santos, Renata Rosa, Morassutti, Alessandra Loureiro, Bittencourt, Helio Radke, Jones, Malcolm K., St Pierre, Timothy G. and Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos (2018). Study of diagnostic accuracy of Helmintex, Kato-Katz, and POC-CCA methods for diagnosing intestinal schistosomiasis in Candeal, a low intensity transmission area in northeastern Brazil. PL o S Neglected Tropical Diseases, 12 (3) e0006274, e0006274. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006274

Study of diagnostic accuracy of Helmintex, Kato-Katz, and POC-CCA methods for diagnosing intestinal schistosomiasis in Candeal, a low intensity transmission area in northeastern Brazil

2018

Journal Article

Diagnosing and understanding angiostrongyliasis, a zoonotic cause of meningitis

Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos, Morassutti, Alessandra Loureiro and Jones, Malcolm K. (2018). Diagnosing and understanding angiostrongyliasis, a zoonotic cause of meningitis. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 9 (3), 393-394. doi: 10.1021/acschemneuro.8b00018

Diagnosing and understanding angiostrongyliasis, a zoonotic cause of meningitis

2018

Journal Article

Eggs and Magnetism: New Approaches for Schistosomiasis Diagnosis

Candido, Renata R. F., St Pierre, Timothy G., Morassutti, Alessandra L., Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos and Jones, Malcolm K. (2018). Eggs and Magnetism: New Approaches for Schistosomiasis Diagnosis. Trends in Parasitology, 34 (4), 267-271. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2018.01.003

Eggs and Magnetism: New Approaches for Schistosomiasis Diagnosis

2018

Journal Article

Activity of Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) essential oil against blow flies and house fly

Suwannayod, Suttida, Sukontason, Kabkaew L., Somboon, Pradya, Junkum, Anuluck, Leksomboon, Ratana, Chaiwong, Tarinee, Jones, Malcolm K., Sripa, Banchob, Balthaisong, Suwit, Phuyao, Chitsakul, Chareonviriyaphap, Theeraphap and Sukontason, Kom (2018). Activity of Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) essential oil against blow flies and house fly. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 49 (1), 32-45.

Activity of Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) essential oil against blow flies and house fly

2018

Book Chapter

Exploring structural and physical properties of schistosome eggs: potential pathways for novel diagnostics?

Candido, Renata R.F., Morassutti, Alessandra L., Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos, St. Pierre, Timothy G. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2018). Exploring structural and physical properties of schistosome eggs: potential pathways for novel diagnostics?. Advances in Parasitology. (pp. 209-237) edited by D. Rollinson and J. R. Stothard. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/bs.apar.2018.03.003

Exploring structural and physical properties of schistosome eggs: potential pathways for novel diagnostics?

2017

Journal Article

A complex of the blood fluke genus Psettarium (Digenea: Aporocotylidae) infecting tetraodontiform fishes of east Queensland waters

Yong, R. Q.-Y., Cutmore, S. C., Jones, M. K., Gauthier, A. R. G. and Cribb, T. H. (2017). A complex of the blood fluke genus Psettarium (Digenea: Aporocotylidae) infecting tetraodontiform fishes of east Queensland waters. Parasitology international, 67 (3), 321-340. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2017.12.003

A complex of the blood fluke genus Psettarium (Digenea: Aporocotylidae) infecting tetraodontiform fishes of east Queensland waters

2017

Journal Article

Soil-transmitted helminths in tropical Australia and Asia

Gordon, Catherine A., Kurscheid, Johanna, Jones, Malcolm K., Gray, Darren J. and McManus, Donald P. (2017). Soil-transmitted helminths in tropical Australia and Asia. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2 (4) 56, 56. doi: 10.3390/tropicalmed2040056

Soil-transmitted helminths in tropical Australia and Asia

2017

Journal Article

Evaluation of the immunogenicity of Schistosoma mansoni egg surface

Candido, Renata Russo Frasca, Pierre, Timothy Guy St., Jones, Malcolm Kenneth and Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos (2017). Evaluation of the immunogenicity of Schistosoma mansoni egg surface. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical, 50 (5), 652-657. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0040-2017

Evaluation of the immunogenicity of Schistosoma mansoni egg surface

2017

Journal Article

Optimization of the Helmintex method for schistosomiasis diagnosis

Favero, Vivian, Frasca Candido, Renata Russo, De Marco Verissimo, Carolina, Jones, Malcolm K., St. Pierre, Timothy G., Lindholz, Catieli Gobetti, Da Silva, Vinicius Duval, Morassutti, Alessandra Loureiro and Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos (2017). Optimization of the Helmintex method for schistosomiasis diagnosis. Experimental Parasitology, 177, 28-34. doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2017.04.001

Optimization of the Helmintex method for schistosomiasis diagnosis

2017

Book Chapter

Tegument and external features of Schistosoma (with particular reference to ultrastructure)

Gobert, Geoffrey N., Schulte, Leigh and Jones, Malcolm K. (2017). Tegument and external features of Schistosoma (with particular reference to ultrastructure). Schistosoma biology, pathology and control. (pp. 213-238) edited by Barrie G. M. Jamieson. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315368900

Tegument and external features of Schistosoma (with particular reference to ultrastructure)

2017

Conference Publication

Preliminary observations on the feasibility of using a magnetic probe for isolation of schistosome eggs from urine

Candido, Renata Russo Frasca, Woodward, Robert Charles, Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos, Jones, Malcolm Kenneth and St Pierre, Timothy Guy (2017). Preliminary observations on the feasibility of using a magnetic probe for isolation of schistosome eggs from urine. 66th Annual Meeting of the American-Society-of-Tropical-Medicine-and-Hygiene (ASTMH), Baltimore, MA United States, 5-9 November 2017. McLean, VA, United States: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Preliminary observations on the feasibility of using a magnetic probe for isolation of schistosome eggs from urine

2017

Conference Publication

A high field gradient magnetic probe for the isolation of schistosome eggs from fecal matter based on their interaction with magnetic particles

Candido, Renata Russo Frasca, Woodward, Robert Charles, Favero, Vivian, Lindholz, Catieli, Morassutti, Alessandra, Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos, Jones, Malcolm Kenneth and St Pierre, Timothy Guy (2017). A high field gradient magnetic probe for the isolation of schistosome eggs from fecal matter based on their interaction with magnetic particles. 66th Annual Meeting of the American-Society-of-Tropical-Medicine-and-Hygiene (ASTMH), Baltimore, MA United States, 5-9 November 2017. McLean, VA, United States: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

A high field gradient magnetic probe for the isolation of schistosome eggs from fecal matter based on their interaction with magnetic particles

2017

Book Chapter

Reproductive system of Schistosoma

Jones, Malcolm K., Jamieson, Barrie G. M. and Justine, Jean-Lou (2017). Reproductive system of Schistosoma. Schistosoma: biology, pathology and control. (pp. 280-299) edited by Barrie GM Jamieson. Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315368900-18

Reproductive system of Schistosoma

2016

Journal Article

A Plasmodium falciparum S33 proline aminopeptidase is associated with changes in erythrocyte deformability

da Silva, Fabio L., Dixon, Matthew W. A., Stack, Colin M., Teuscher, Franka, Taran, Elena, Jones, Malcolm K., Lovas, Erica, Tilley, Leann, Brown, Christopher L., Trenholme, Katharine R., Dalton, John P., Gardiner, Donald L. and Skinner-Adams, Tina S. (2016). A Plasmodium falciparum S33 proline aminopeptidase is associated with changes in erythrocyte deformability. Experimental Parasitology, 169, 13-21. doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2016.06.013

A Plasmodium falciparum S33 proline aminopeptidase is associated with changes in erythrocyte deformability

2016

Journal Article

Comparative pathogenesis of eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus mackerrasae and Angiostrongylus cantonensis in murine and guinea pig models of human infection

Aghazadeh, Mahdis, Harvie, Marina C., Owen, Helen C., Verissimo, Carolina, Aland, Kieran V., Reid, Simon A., Traub, Rebecca J., McManus, Donald P., McCarthy, James S. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2016). Comparative pathogenesis of eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus mackerrasae and Angiostrongylus cantonensis in murine and guinea pig models of human infection. Parasitology, 143 (10), 1243-1251. doi: 10.1017/S003118201600069X

Comparative pathogenesis of eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus mackerrasae and Angiostrongylus cantonensis in murine and guinea pig models of human infection

2016

Journal Article

Functional characterisation of Schistosoma japonicum acetylcholinesterase

You, Hong, Gobert, Geoffrey N., Du, Xiaofeng, Pali, Gabor, Cai, Pengfei, Jones, Malcolm K. and McManus, Donald P. (2016). Functional characterisation of Schistosoma japonicum acetylcholinesterase. Parasites & Vectors, 9 (1) 328, 328. doi: 10.1186/s13071-016-1615-1

Functional characterisation of Schistosoma japonicum acetylcholinesterase

2016

Journal Article

Fine structure of uterus and non-functioning paruterine organ in Orthoskrjabinia junlanae (Cestoda, Cyclophyllidea)

Korneva, Janetta V., Kornienko, Svetlana A. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2016). Fine structure of uterus and non-functioning paruterine organ in Orthoskrjabinia junlanae (Cestoda, Cyclophyllidea). Parasitology Research, 115 (6), 2449-2457. doi: 10.1007/s00436-016-4997-2

Fine structure of uterus and non-functioning paruterine organ in Orthoskrjabinia junlanae (Cestoda, Cyclophyllidea)

2016

Journal Article

Characterising granuloma regression and liver recovery in a murine model of schistosomiasis japonica

Chuah, Candy, Jones, Malcolm K., McManus, Donald P., Nawaratna, Sujeevi K., Burke, Melissa L., Owen, Helen C., Ramm, Grant A. and Gobert, Geoffrey N. (2016). Characterising granuloma regression and liver recovery in a murine model of schistosomiasis japonica. International Journal for Parasitology, 46 (4), 239-252. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2015.12.004

Characterising granuloma regression and liver recovery in a murine model of schistosomiasis japonica

2016

Book Chapter

Schistosoma egg

Jones, M. K., Candido, R. F. F., St Pierre, T., Woodward, R., Kusel, J. and Graeff Teixeira, C. (2016). Schistosoma egg. Schistosoma biology pathology and control. (pp. 56-76) edited by Barrie G. M. Jamieson. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group. doi: 10.1201/9781315368900

Schistosoma egg

2016

Journal Article

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of parasite-host interactions with a view towards new therapeutics and vaccines

Cross, Megan, Klepzig, Emma, Dallaston, Madeleine, Young, Neil D., Bailey, Ulla-Maja, Mason, Lyndel, Jones, Malcolm K, Gasser, Robin B and Hofmann, Andreas (2016). Exploring the molecular mechanisms of parasite-host interactions with a view towards new therapeutics and vaccines. Postepy Biochemii, 62 (3), 370-376. doi: 10.18388/pb.2016_40

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of parasite-host interactions with a view towards new therapeutics and vaccines

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Effects of red bellied black snake venom on feline erythrocytes
    Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Eliminating S. Mekongi: The final push (NHMRC-eAsia grant, led by QIMR)
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Sylvatic maintenance of Ehrlichia canis in the wild canid and tick populations
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Sylvatic maintenance of Ehrlichia canis in the wild canid population
    Canine Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Deep sequencing of beta-tubulin genes to ascertain benzimidazole resistance mechanisms in canine hookworms in Australian dogs
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Prevalence and interaction of Wolbachia sp. in mosquito vectors of Dirofilaris immitis
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    A Survey of professional and public awareness of parasitic infestation in pet dogs of Queensland
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Automated immunohistochemical analysis module for the expansion of research and clinical diagnostic capabilities at UQ
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Monitoring of Dirofilaria immitus in mosquitoes of the Greater Brisbane area
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    A new animal model for genitourinary schistosomiasis
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Field-based evaluation of a novel magneto-optical technique to diagnose malaria (NHMRC Project Grant led by James Cook University)
    Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Can Angiostrongylus (lung-worm) parasites in Australia form patent infections in the pulmonary arteries and lungs of canine hosts?
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Epidemiology of angiostrongyliasis in Eastern Australia: identification of the hotspots for transmission
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Canine heartworm treatment with moxidectin as a prophylactic against canine angiostrongyliasis
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A molecular diagnostic approach for rat lungworm disease in dogs and other animals in Australia
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Biomagnetic properties of the eggs of pathogenic blood flukes of humans
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Scanning electron microscope to house 3-Dimensional Sectioning Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Discovery of pathways to embryogenesis in pathogenic flatworm parasites using microdissection and transcriptomic technologies
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Integrated molecular and cellular imaging facility for animal health research and consulting at UQ Gatton campus
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Development of purine nucleoside phosphonates as anti-malarial drugs targeting nuceloside synthesis in Plasmodium
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Discovery of pathways to embryogenesis in pathogenic flatworm parasites using microdissection and transcriptomic technologies
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2009
    Identification of cementoblast-specific gene expression
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Cytoplasmic Dynein Complexes in the Syncytial Epidermis of Flatworm Parasites (Platyhelminthes, Digenea).
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The platyhelminthes of Australia: an interactive, pictorial Web-based database of species, relationships, distribution, habitats and hosts
    Australian Biological Resources Study
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Flavivirus replication - Biogenesis, ultrastructure and functions of induced membranes.
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Quantifying the pathophysiological effects of toxins from the paralysis tick, Ixodes Holocyclus
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Quantifying the pathophysiological effects of toxins from the paralysis tick, Ixodes Holocyclus
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Accelerated embryogenesis and a true eterus in the Digenea
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Evolutionary biology of the Gyliauchenidae (Platyhelminthes: Digenea)
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Sexual differentiation in hermaphroditic flatworm parasites (Platyhelminthes: Cestoda)
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Gyrodactylidae (Monogenea) of the Great Barrier Reef
    Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Reproduction in viviparous flatworm parasites (Monogenea: Gyrodactylidae)
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Malcolm Jones is:
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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effects of red-bellied black snake venom on erythrocytes

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of an mRNA vaccine as a tool to eradicate Schistosoma japonicum infection in Asia

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Immunomodulatory properties of schistosome derived exosomes

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The immunomodulatory properties of Schistosoma mansoni egg-derived extracellular particles

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Schistosoma mekongi epidemiology and disease prevention in the Mekong region

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Malcolm Jones directly for media enquiries about:

  • Helminth diseases - parasitic worm
  • Medical parasitology
  • Parasitology
  • Schistosomiasis - parasitic disease

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