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)

81 - 100 of 283 works

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

2015

Journal Article

A survey of Angiostrongylus species in definitive hosts in Queensland

Aghazadeh, Mahdis, Reid, Simon A., Aland, Kieran V., Restrepo, Angela Cadavid, Traub, Rebecca J., McCarthy, James S. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2015). A survey of Angiostrongylus species in definitive hosts in Queensland. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 4 (3), 323-328. doi: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2015.06.003

A survey of Angiostrongylus species in definitive hosts in Queensland

2015

Journal Article

Carcinogenic liver fluke secretes extracellular vesicles that promote cholangiocytes to adopt a tumorigenic phenotype

Chaiyadet, Sujittra, Sotillo, Javier, Smout, Michael, Cantacessi, Cinzia, Jones, Malcolm K., Johnson, Michael S., Turnbull, Lynne, Whitchurch, Cynthia B., Potriquet, Jeremy, Laohaviroj, Marut, Mulvenna, Jason, Brindley, Paul J., Bethony, Jeffrey M., Laha, Thewarach, Sripa, Banchob and Loukas, Alex (2015). Carcinogenic liver fluke secretes extracellular vesicles that promote cholangiocytes to adopt a tumorigenic phenotype. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 212 (10), 1636-1645. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiv291

Carcinogenic liver fluke secretes extracellular vesicles that promote cholangiocytes to adopt a tumorigenic phenotype

2015

Journal Article

Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein (LAMP)-preliminary study on a hidden antigen target for vaccination against schistosomiasis

Nawaratna, Sujeevi S. K., Gobert, Geoffrey N., Willis, Charlene, Mulvenna, Jason, Hofmann, Andreas, McManus, Donald P. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2015). Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein (LAMP)-preliminary study on a hidden antigen target for vaccination against schistosomiasis. Scientific Reports, 5 (15069) 15069, 1-12. doi: 10.1038/srep15069

Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein (LAMP)-preliminary study on a hidden antigen target for vaccination against schistosomiasis

2015

Journal Article

The mitochondrial genome of Angiostrongylus mackerrasae as a basis for molecular, epidemiological and population genetic studies

Aghazadeh, Mahdis, Traub, Rebecca J., Mohandas, Namitha, Aland, Kieran V., Reid, Simon A., McCarthy, James S. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2015). The mitochondrial genome of Angiostrongylus mackerrasae as a basis for molecular, epidemiological and population genetic studies. Parasites and Vectors, 8 (473) 473, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s13071-015-1082-0

The mitochondrial genome of Angiostrongylus mackerrasae as a basis for molecular, epidemiological and population genetic studies

2015

Journal Article

The prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis/mackerrasae complex in molluscs from the Sydney region

Chan, Douglas, Barratt, Joel, Roberts, Tamalee, Lee, Rogan, Shea, Michael, Marriott, Deborah, Harkness, John, Malik, Richard, Jones, Malcolm, Aghazadeh, Mahdis, Ellis, John and Stark, Damien (2015). The prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis/mackerrasae complex in molluscs from the Sydney region. PL o S ONE, 10 (5) e0128128, 1-14. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0128128

The prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis/mackerrasae complex in molluscs from the Sydney region

2015

Journal Article

Fine structure of the copulatory apparatus of the tapeworm Tetrabothrius erostris (Cestoda: Tetrabothriidea)

Korneva, Janetta V., Jones, Malcolm K. and Kuklin, Vadim V. (2015). Fine structure of the copulatory apparatus of the tapeworm Tetrabothrius erostris (Cestoda: Tetrabothriidea). Parasitology Research, 114 (5), 1829-1838. doi: 10.1007/s00436-015-4369-3

Fine structure of the copulatory apparatus of the tapeworm Tetrabothrius erostris (Cestoda: Tetrabothriidea)

2015

Journal Article

Structure-function analysis of apical membrane-associated molecules of the tegument of schistosome parasites of humans: prospects for identification of novel targets for parasite control

Leow, Chiuan Yee, Willis, Charlene, Hofmann, Andreas and Jones, Malcolm K. (2015). Structure-function analysis of apical membrane-associated molecules of the tegument of schistosome parasites of humans: prospects for identification of novel targets for parasite control. British Journal of Pharmacology, 172 (7), 1653-1663. doi: 10.1111/bph.12898

Structure-function analysis of apical membrane-associated molecules of the tegument of schistosome parasites of humans: prospects for identification of novel targets for parasite control

2015

Journal Article

Emergence of neural angiostrongyliasis in eastern Australia

Aghazadeh, Mahdis, Jones, Malcolm K., Aland, Kieran V., Reid, Simon A., Traub, Rebecca J., McCarthy, James S. and Lee, Rogan (2015). Emergence of neural angiostrongyliasis in eastern Australia. Vector Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 15 (3), 184-190. doi: 10.1089/vbz.2014.1622

Emergence of neural angiostrongyliasis in eastern Australia

2015

Journal Article

Evaluation of dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) by recombinant protein EPC1 for anti- echinococcus granulosus IGG antibody

Kordafshari, Somayeh, Hosseini, Seyed Hossein, Jalousian, Fatemeh, Rajabibazl, Masoumeh, Jones, Malcolm and Etebar, Fazeleh (2015). Evaluation of dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) by recombinant protein EPC1 for anti- echinococcus granulosus IGG antibody. Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 10 (1), 30-38.

Evaluation of dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) by recombinant protein EPC1 for anti- echinococcus granulosus IGG antibody

2015

Journal Article

The affinity of magnetic microspheres for Schistosoma eggs

Candido, Renata R. F., Favero, Vivian, Duke, Mary, Karl, Stephan, Gutierrez, Lucia, Woodward, Robert C., Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos, Jones, Malcom K. and St. Pierre, Timothy G. (2015). The affinity of magnetic microspheres for Schistosoma eggs. International Journal for Parasitology, 45 (1), 43-50. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2014.08.011

The affinity of magnetic microspheres for Schistosoma eggs

2015

Journal Article

Evaluation of Dot Immunogold Filtration Assay (DIGFA) By Recombinant Protein EPC1 for Anti- Echinococcus granulosus IgG Antibody.

Kordafshari, Somayeh, Hosseini, Seyed Hossein, Jalousian, Fatemeh, Rajabibazl, Masoumeh, Jones, Malcolm and Etebar, Fazeleh (2015). Evaluation of Dot Immunogold Filtration Assay (DIGFA) By Recombinant Protein EPC1 for Anti- Echinococcus granulosus IgG Antibody.. Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 10 (1), 30-8.

Evaluation of Dot Immunogold Filtration Assay (DIGFA) By Recombinant Protein EPC1 for Anti- Echinococcus granulosus IgG Antibody.

2015

Journal Article

Haem uptake is essential for egg production in the haematophagous blood fluke of humans, Schistosoma mansoni

Toh, Shu Qin, Gobert, Geoffrey N., Martinez, David Malagón and Jones, Malcolm K. (2015). Haem uptake is essential for egg production in the haematophagous blood fluke of humans, Schistosoma mansoni. FEBS Journal, 282 (18), 3632-3646. doi: 10.1111/febs.13368

Haem uptake is essential for egg production in the haematophagous blood fluke of humans, Schistosoma mansoni

2015

Journal Article

Challenges for diagnosis of malaria and neglected tropical diseases in elimination settings

Karl, Stephan, Jones, Malcolm K., Gutierrez, Luca, Moore, Brioni, Kattenberg, Eline and Lacerda, Andmarcus (2015). Challenges for diagnosis of malaria and neglected tropical diseases in elimination settings. Biomed Research International, 2015 270756, 270756.1-270756.2. doi: 10.1155/2015/270756

Challenges for diagnosis of malaria and neglected tropical diseases in elimination settings

2015

Book Chapter

Trematodes

Jones, Malcolm K., Keiser, Jennifer and McManus, Donald P. (2015). Trematodes. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. (pp. 2479-2492) wiley. doi: 10.1128/9781555817381.ch146

Trematodes

2014

Journal Article

Fine structure of the uterus in tapeworm Tetrabothrius erostris (Cestoda: Tetrabothriidea)

Korneva, Janetta V., Jones, Malcolm K. and Kuklin, Vadim V. (2014). Fine structure of the uterus in tapeworm Tetrabothrius erostris (Cestoda: Tetrabothriidea). Parasitology Research, 113 (12), 4623-4631. doi: 10.1007/s00436-014-4153-9

Fine structure of the uterus in tapeworm Tetrabothrius erostris (Cestoda: Tetrabothriidea)

2014

Journal Article

Echinococcus granulosus infection reduces airway inflammation of mice likely through enhancing IL-10 and down-regulation of IL-5 and IL-17A

Wang, Hui, Li, Jun, Pu, Hongwei, Hasan, Bilal, Ma, Jinfeng, Jones, Malcolm K., Zheng, Kan, Zhang, Xue, Ma, Haimei, McManus, Donald P., Lin, Renyong, Wen, Hao and Zhang, Wenbao (2014). Echinococcus granulosus infection reduces airway inflammation of mice likely through enhancing IL-10 and down-regulation of IL-5 and IL-17A. Parasites & Vectors, 7 (522) 522, 1-13. doi: 10.1186/s13071-014-0522-6

Echinococcus granulosus infection reduces airway inflammation of mice likely through enhancing IL-10 and down-regulation of IL-5 and IL-17A

2014

Journal Article

Transcriptional profiling of the oesophageal gland region of male worms of Schistosoma mansoni

Nawaratna, Sujeevi S. K., Gobert, Geoffrey N., Willis, Charlene, Chuah, Candy, McManus, Donald P. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2014). Transcriptional profiling of the oesophageal gland region of male worms of Schistosoma mansoni. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 196 (2), 82-89. doi: 10.1016/j.molbiopara.2014.08.002

Transcriptional profiling of the oesophageal gland region of male worms of Schistosoma mansoni

2014

Journal Article

The relevance of structural biology in studying molecules involved in parasite-host interactions: potential for designing new interventions

Mason, Lyndel, Amani, Parisa, Cross, Megan, Baker, Joshua, Bailey, Ulla-Maja, Jones, Malcolm K., Gasser, Robin B. and Hofmann, Andreas (2014). The relevance of structural biology in studying molecules involved in parasite-host interactions: potential for designing new interventions. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 67 (12), 1732-1740. doi: 10.1071/CH14304

The relevance of structural biology in studying molecules involved in parasite-host interactions: potential for designing new interventions

2014

Journal Article

Defining a proinflammatory neutrophil phenotype in response to Schistosome eggs

Chuah, Candy, Jones, Malcolm K., Burke, Melissa L., McManus, Donald P., Owen, Helen C. and Gobert, Geoffrey N. (2014). Defining a proinflammatory neutrophil phenotype in response to Schistosome eggs. Cellular Microbiology, 16 (11), 1666-1677. doi: 10.1111/cmi.12316

Defining a proinflammatory neutrophil phenotype in response to Schistosome eggs

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:
Available for supervision

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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

    Schistosoma mekongi epidemiology and disease prevention in the Mekong region

    Associate 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

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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