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)

101 - 120 of 283 works

2014

Journal Article

Parasite surveys and environmental management for prevention of parasitic infection in cultivated Barbonymus gonionotus (Cyprinidae) in fishponds, in an opisthorchiasis endemic area of northeast Thailand

Tesana, Smarn, Thabsripair, Pairat, Suwannatrai, Apiporn, Haruay, Surat, Piratae, Supawadee, Khampoosa, Panita, Thammasiri, Chalida, Prasopdee, Sattrachai, Kulsantiwong, Jutharat, Chalorkpunrut, Prapart and Jones, Malcolm K. (2014). Parasite surveys and environmental management for prevention of parasitic infection in cultivated Barbonymus gonionotus (Cyprinidae) in fishponds, in an opisthorchiasis endemic area of northeast Thailand. Aquaculture, 428, 54-60. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2014.02.031

Parasite surveys and environmental management for prevention of parasitic infection in cultivated Barbonymus gonionotus (Cyprinidae) in fishponds, in an opisthorchiasis endemic area of northeast Thailand

2014

Journal Article

Solution structure, membrane interactions and protein binding partners of the tetraspanin Sm-TSP-2, a vaccine antigen from the human blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni

Jia, Xinying, Schulte, Leigh, Loukas, Alex, Pickering, Darren, Pearson, Mark, Mobli, Mehdi, Jones, Alun, Rosengren, Karl J., Daly, Norelle L., Gobert, Geoffrey N., Jones, Malcolm K., Craik, David J. and Mulvenna, Jason (2014). Solution structure, membrane interactions and protein binding partners of the tetraspanin Sm-TSP-2, a vaccine antigen from the human blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 289 (10), 1-26. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M113.531558

Solution structure, membrane interactions and protein binding partners of the tetraspanin Sm-TSP-2, a vaccine antigen from the human blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni

2014

Book

Methods of molecular analysis in the life sciences

Hofmann, Andreas, Simon, Anne, Grkovic, Tania and Jones, Malcolm (2014). Methods of molecular analysis in the life sciences. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/CBO9781107045224

Methods of molecular analysis in the life sciences

2014

Journal Article

Cellular and chemokine-mediated regulation in schistosome-induced hepatic pathology

Chuah, Candy, Jones, Malcolm K., Burke, Melissa L., McManus, Donald P. and Gobert, Geoffrey N. (2014). Cellular and chemokine-mediated regulation in schistosome-induced hepatic pathology. Trends in Parasitology, 30 (3), 141-150. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2013.12.009

Cellular and chemokine-mediated regulation in schistosome-induced hepatic pathology

2014

Journal Article

Probing the equatorial groove of the hookworm protein and vaccine candidate antigen, Na-ASP-2

Mason, Lyndel, Tribolet, Leon, Simon, Anne, Von Gnielinski, Natascha, Nienaber, Lisa, Taylor, Paul, Willis, Charlene, Jones, Malcolm K., Sternberg, Paul W., Gasser, Robin B., Loukas, Alex and Hofmann, Andreas (2014). Probing the equatorial groove of the hookworm protein and vaccine candidate antigen, Na-ASP-2. International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 50 (1), 146-155. doi: 10.1016/j.biocel.2014.03.003

Probing the equatorial groove of the hookworm protein and vaccine candidate antigen, Na-ASP-2

2014

Conference Publication

Determinant of host-specificity in Schistosomiasis haematobia

Hoang, Jennifer Que Phuong, Bielefeldt-Ohmann, Helle, O'Donoghue, Peter, You, Hong and Jones, Malcolm (2014). Determinant of host-specificity in Schistosomiasis haematobia. 2014 ASP Annual Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 30 June - 3 July 2014.

Determinant of host-specificity in Schistosomiasis haematobia

2014

Journal Article

Crystal structure and immunological properties of the first annexin from Schistosoma mansoni: insights into the structural integrity of the schistosomal tegument

Leow, Chiuan Yee, Willis, Charlene, Osman, Asiah, Mason, Lyndel, Simon, Anne, Smith, Brian J., Gasser, Robin B., Jones, Malcolm K. and Hofmann, Andreas (2014). Crystal structure and immunological properties of the first annexin from Schistosoma mansoni: insights into the structural integrity of the schistosomal tegument. FEBS Journal, 281 (4), 1209-1225. doi: 10.1111/febs.12700

Crystal structure and immunological properties of the first annexin from Schistosoma mansoni: insights into the structural integrity of the schistosomal tegument

2014

Journal Article

Relationships between uterus and eggs in cestodes from different taxa, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy

Korneva, Janetta V., Kornienko, Svetlana A., Kuklin, Vadim V., Pronin, Nikolay M. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2014). Relationships between uterus and eggs in cestodes from different taxa, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy. Parasitology Research, 113 (1), 425-432. doi: 10.1007/s00436-013-3671-1

Relationships between uterus and eggs in cestodes from different taxa, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy

2014

Book Chapter

Medical helminthology

Jones, Malcolm K., McCarthy, James S., Southgate, Vaughan R. and Bray, Rodney A. (2014). Medical helminthology. Manson's Tropical Infectious Diseases. (pp. 1250-1257) edited by Jeremy Farrar, Peter J. Hotez, Thomas Junghanss, Gagandeep Kang, David Lalloo and Nicholas J. White. Philadelphia, PA, USA: Elsevier Saunders. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-5101-2.00087-X

Medical helminthology

2013

Journal Article

The genome of the hydatid tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus

Zheng, Huajun, Zhang, Wenbao, Zhang, Liang, Zhang, Zhuangzhi, Li, Jun, Lu, Gang, Zhu, Yongqiang, Wang, Yuezhu, Huang, Yin, Liu, Jing, Kang, Hui, Chen, Jie, Wang, Lijun, Chen, Aojun, Yu, Shuting, Gao, Zhengchao, Jin, Lei, Gu, Wenyi, Wang, Zhiqin, Zhao, Li, Shi, Baoxin, Wen, Hao, Lin, Renyong, Jones, Malcolm K., Brejova, Brona, Vinar, Tomas, Zhao, Guoping, McManus, Donald P., Chen, Zhu ... Wang, Shengyue (2013). The genome of the hydatid tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Nature Genetics, 45 (10), 1168-1177. doi: 10.1038/ng.2757

The genome of the hydatid tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus

2013

Journal Article

A genome-wide analysis of annexins from parasitic organisms and their vectors

Cantacessi, Cinzia, Seddon, Jennifer M., Miller, Terrence L., Leow, Chiuan Yee, Thomas, Laetitia, Mason, Lyndel, Willis, Charlene, Walker, Giselle, Loukas, Alex, Gasser, Robin B., Jones, Malcolm K. and Hofmann, Andreas (2013). A genome-wide analysis of annexins from parasitic organisms and their vectors. Scientific Reports, 3 (1) 2893, 2893.1-2893.8. doi: 10.1038/srep02893

A genome-wide analysis of annexins from parasitic organisms and their vectors

2013

Journal Article

Anthelminthic activity of the cyclotides (kalata B1 and B2) against schistosome parasites

Malagon, David, Botterill, Bonnie, Gray, Darren J., Lovas, Erica, Duke, Mary, Gray, Christian, Kopp, Steven R., Knott, Lyn M., McManus, Donald P., Daly, Norelle L., Mulvenna, Jason, Craik, David J. and Malcolm K Jones (2013). Anthelminthic activity of the cyclotides (kalata B1 and B2) against schistosome parasites. Biopolymers, 100 (5), 461-470. doi: 10.1002/bip.22229

Anthelminthic activity of the cyclotides (kalata B1 and B2) against schistosome parasites

2013

Journal Article

Tetraspanin-2 localisation in high pressure frozen and freeze-substituted Schistosoma mansoni adult males reveals its distribution in membranes of tegumentary vesicles

Schulte, Leigh, Lovas, Erica, Green, Kathryn, Mulvenna, Jason, Gobert, Geoffrey N., Morgan, Garry and Jones, Malcolm K. (2013). Tetraspanin-2 localisation in high pressure frozen and freeze-substituted Schistosoma mansoni adult males reveals its distribution in membranes of tegumentary vesicles. International Journal for Parasitology, 43 (10), 785-793. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2013.04.003

Tetraspanin-2 localisation in high pressure frozen and freeze-substituted Schistosoma mansoni adult males reveals its distribution in membranes of tegumentary vesicles

2013

Journal Article

Spatial and temporal transcriptomics of Schistosoma japonicum-induced hepatic granuloma formation reveals novel roles for neutrophils

Chuah, Candy, Jones, Malcolm K., Burke, Melissa L., Owen, Helen C., Anthony, Barrie J., McManus, Donald P., Ramm, Grant A. and Gobert, Geoffrey N. (2013). Spatial and temporal transcriptomics of Schistosoma japonicum-induced hepatic granuloma formation reveals novel roles for neutrophils. Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 94 (2), 353-365. doi: 10.1189/jlb.1212653

Spatial and temporal transcriptomics of Schistosoma japonicum-induced hepatic granuloma formation reveals novel roles for neutrophils

2013

Journal Article

The iron distribution and magnetic properties of Schistosome eggshells: implications for improved diagnostics

Karl, Stephan, Gutiérrez, Lucía, Lucyk-Maurer, Rafael, Kerr, Roland, Candido, Renata R. F., Toh, Shu Q., Saunders, Martin, Shaw, Jeremy A., Suvorova, Alexandra, Hofmann, Andreas, House, Michael J., Woodward, Robert C., Graeff-Teixera, Carlos, St. Pierre, Timothy G. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2013). The iron distribution and magnetic properties of Schistosome eggshells: implications for improved diagnostics. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 7 (5) e2219, e2219.1-e2219.10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002219

The iron distribution and magnetic properties of Schistosome eggshells: implications for improved diagnostics

2013

Journal Article

Differences in genomic architecture between two distinct geographical strains of the blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum reveal potential phenotype basis

Gobert, Geoffrey N., You, Hong, Jones, Malcolm K., McInnes, Russell and McManus, Donald P. (2013). Differences in genomic architecture between two distinct geographical strains of the blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum reveal potential phenotype basis. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 27 (1), 19-27. doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2012.08.005

Differences in genomic architecture between two distinct geographical strains of the blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum reveal potential phenotype basis

2013

Journal Article

John Frederick Adrian Sprent 1915-2010

Bryant, Chris, Beveridge, Ian, Jones, Malcolm and Jones, Hugh I. (2013). John Frederick Adrian Sprent 1915-2010. Historical Records of Australian Science, 24 (2), 316-338. doi: 10.1071/HR13007

John Frederick Adrian Sprent 1915-2010

2013

Conference Publication

Comparative Characterization of Iron Deposits in Spleens and Livers of Malaria and Schistosoma Infected Mice

Gutierrez, Lucia, Karl, Stephan, Wong, Rina P. M., Maurer, Rafael Lucyk, Toh, Shu Q., Candido, Renata R. F., Chua, Anita, Woodward, Robert C., Saunders, Martin, Shaw, Jeremy, House, Michael, Graeff-Teixera, Carlos, Jones, Malcolm K., Davis, Timothy M. E. and St Pierre, Timothy G. (2013). Comparative Characterization of Iron Deposits in Spleens and Livers of Malaria and Schistosoma Infected Mice. 5th Meeting of the International BioIron Society, University College London UK, 14 - 18 May 2013. Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. doi: 10.1002/ajh.23453

Comparative Characterization of Iron Deposits in Spleens and Livers of Malaria and Schistosoma Infected Mice

2013

Conference Publication

Analysis of Iron Distribution and Magnetic Characterization of Schistosoma Mansoni and Schistosoma Japonicum Eggs

Karl, Stephan, Gutierrez, Lucia, Lucyk-Maurer, Rafael, Candido, Renata R. F., Toh, Shu Qin, Kerr, Roland, Saunders, Martin, Suvorova, Alexandra, Shaw, Jeremy, House, Michael J., Woodward, Robert C., Graeff-Teixera, Carlos, Jones, Malcolm K. and St Pierre, Timothy G. (2013). Analysis of Iron Distribution and Magnetic Characterization of Schistosoma Mansoni and Schistosoma Japonicum Eggs. 5th Meeting of the International BioIron Society, London, United Kingdom, 14 - 18 April 2013. Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley and Sons Inc.. doi: 10.1002/ajh.23453

Analysis of Iron Distribution and Magnetic Characterization of Schistosoma Mansoni and Schistosoma Japonicum Eggs

2012

Journal Article

Molecular characterization of a tetraspanin from the human liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini

Piratae, Supawadee, Tesana, Smarn, Jones, Malcolm K., Brindley, Paul J., Loukas, Alex, Lovas, Erica, Eursitthichai, Veerachai, Sripa, Banchob, Thanasuwan, Sirikanda and Laha, Thewarach (2012). Molecular characterization of a tetraspanin from the human liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 6 (12) e1939, e1939.1-e1939.10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0001939

Molecular characterization of a tetraspanin from the human liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini

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

    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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