
Overview
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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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2006
Journal Article
Vaccination of dogs against Echinococcus granulosus, the cause of cystic hydatid disease in humans
Zhang, Wenbao, Zhang, Zhuangzhi, Shi, Baoxin, Li, Jun, You, Hong, Tulson, Gunlor, Dang, Xinsheng, Song, Yingchun, Yimiti, Turhong, Wang, Jincheng, Jones, Malcolm K. and McManus, Donald P. (2006). Vaccination of dogs against Echinococcus granulosus, the cause of cystic hydatid disease in humans. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 194 (7), 966-974. doi: 10.1086/506622
2006
Journal Article
Community surveys and risk factor analysis of human alveolar and cystic echinococcasis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Yang, Yu Rong, Sun,Tao, Li, Zhengzhi, Zhang, Jianzhong, Teng, Jing, Liu, Xongzhou, Liu, Ruiqi, Jones, Malcolm K., Wang, Yunhai, Wen, Hao, Feng, Xiaohui, Zhao, Qin, Zhao,Yumin, Shi, Dazhong, Bartholomot, Brigitte, Zhao, Rui, Vuitton, Dominique A, Pleydell, David, Giraudoux, Patrick, Ito, Akira, Danson, Mark F, Boufana, Belchis, Craig, Philip S, Williams, Gail M and McManus, Donald P (2006). Community surveys and risk factor analysis of human alveolar and cystic echinococcasis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. Bulletin of The World Health Organization, 84 (9), 714-721. doi: 10.2471/BLT.05.025718
2006
Journal Article
A contributory role for activated hepatic stellate cells in the dynamics of Schistosoma japonicum egg-induced fibrosis
Bartley, Paul B., Ramm, Grant A., Jones, Malcolm K., Ruddell, Richard G., Li, Yuesheng and McManus, Donald P. (2006). A contributory role for activated hepatic stellate cells in the dynamics of Schistosoma japonicum egg-induced fibrosis. International Journal for Parasitology, 36 (9), 993-1001. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2006.04.015
2006
Journal Article
Tetraspanins on the surface of Schistosoma mansoni are protective antigens against schistosomiasis
Tran, Mai H., Pearson, Mark S., Bethony, Jeffrey M., Smyth, Danielle J., Jones, Malcolm K., Duke, Mary, Don, Tegan A., McManus, Donald P., Correa-Oliveira, Rodrigo and Loukas, Alex (2006). Tetraspanins on the surface of Schistosoma mansoni are protective antigens against schistosomiasis. Nature Medicine, 12 (7), 835-840. doi: 10.1038/nm1430
2006
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Transcriptome profiling of lung schistosomula, in vitro cultured schistosomula and adult Schistosoma japonicum
Chai, M., McManus, D. P., McInnes, R., Moertel, L., Tran, M., Loukas, A., Jones, M. K. and Gobert, G. N. (2006). Transcriptome profiling of lung schistosomula, in vitro cultured schistosomula and adult Schistosoma japonicum. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 63 (7-8), 919-929. doi: 10.1007/s00018-005-5578-1
2006
Journal Article
Malaria parasites up close
Jones, Malcolm K. and Good, Michael F. (2006). Malaria parasites up close. Nature Medicine, 12 (2), 170-171. doi: 10.1038/nm0206-170
2006
Journal Article
Two isoforms of a divalent metal transporter (DMT1) in Schistosoma mansoni suggest a surface-associated pathway for iron absorption in schistosomes
Smyth, Danielle J., Glanfield, Amber, McManus, Donald P., Hacker, Elke, Blair, David, Anderson, Greg J. and Jones, Malcolm K. (2006). Two isoforms of a divalent metal transporter (DMT1) in Schistosoma mansoni suggest a surface-associated pathway for iron absorption in schistosomes. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 281 (4), 2242-2248. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M511148200
2006
Journal Article
A survey of the intestinal transcriptomes of the hookworms, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma caninum, using tissues isolated by laser microdissection microscopy
Ranjit, N., Jones, M. K., Stenzel, D. J., Gasser, R. B. and Loukas, A. (2006). A survey of the intestinal transcriptomes of the hookworms, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma caninum, using tissues isolated by laser microdissection microscopy. International Journal For Parasitology, 36 (6), 701-710. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2006.01.015
2006
Conference Publication
Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis transmission and risk factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China : Current situation and evolusion
Yang, Yu R., Craig, Philip S., Sun, Tao, Williams, Gail M., Vuitton, Dominique A., Giraudoux, Patrick, Jones, Malcolm K. and McManus, Donald P. (2006). Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis transmission and risk factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China : Current situation and evolusion. 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Atlanta, Georgia, USA., 12-16 November 2006. Deerfield, IL, United States: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
2006
Conference Publication
Cystic and Alveolar Echinococcosis Transmission and Risk Factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China: Current Situation and Evolution
Craig, P., Giraudoux, P., Jones, M., McManus, D., Sun, T., Vuitton, D., Williams, G. and Yang, Y. (2006). Cystic and Alveolar Echinococcosis Transmission and Risk Factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China: Current Situation and Evolution. 55th Annual Meeting of American Society of Tropical Medicine (ASTMH), Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 12-16 November, 2006. American Society of Tropical Medicine.
2006
Journal Article
Identification of membrane-bound and secreted proteins from Echinococcus granulosus by signal sequence trap
Rosenzvit, Mara C., Zhang, Wenbao, Motazedian, Hossein, Smyth, Danielle, Pearson, Mark, Loukas, Alex, Jones, Malcolm K. and McManus, Donald P. (2006). Identification of membrane-bound and secreted proteins from Echinococcus granulosus by signal sequence trap. International Journal For Parasitology, 36 (1), 123-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2005.09.001
2005
Journal Article
Brain metastasis of alveolar echinococcosis in a hyperendemic focus of Echinococcus multilocularis infection
Yang, Y. R., Vuitton, D. A., Jones, M. K., Craig, P. S. and McManus, D. P. (2005). Brain metastasis of alveolar echinococcosis in a hyperendemic focus of Echinococcus multilocularis infection. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 99 (12), 937-941. doi: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2005.04.020
2005
Conference Publication
Human echinococcosis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, north-central China: From past to present
Yang, Yu R., Yang, Yu R., Craig, Philip S., Vuitton, Dominique A., Giraudoux, Patrick, Pleydell, David, Sun, Tao, Jones, Malcolm and McManus, Donald P. (2005). Human echinococcosis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, north-central China: From past to present. MCLEAN: AMER SOC TROP MED & HYGIENE.
2005
Journal Article
Liver alveolar echinococcosis in China: Clinical aspect with relative basic research
Jiang, Ci-Peng, Don, McManus and Jones, Malcolm (2005). Liver alveolar echinococcosis in China: Clinical aspect with relative basic research. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 11 (30), 4611-4617. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i30.4611
2005
Journal Article
The cellular distribution and stage-specific expression of two dynein light chains from the human blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum
Zhang, Li-Hua, McManus, Donald P., Sunderland, Philip, Lu, Xiao-Mei, Ye, Jian-Jun, Loukas, Alex and Jones, Malcolm K. (2005). The cellular distribution and stage-specific expression of two dynein light chains from the human blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum. International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 37 (7), 1511-1524. doi: 10.1016/j.biocel.2005.01.015
2005
Journal Article
Echinococcus granulosus: Pre-culture of protoscoleces in vitro significantly increases development and viability of secondary hydatid cysts in mice
Zhang, Wen-Bao, Jones, Malcolm K., Li, Jun and McManus, Donald P. (2005). Echinococcus granulosus: Pre-culture of protoscoleces in vitro significantly increases development and viability of secondary hydatid cysts in mice. Experimental Parasitology, 110 (1), 88-90. doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2005.02.003
2004
Journal Article
Laser microdissection microscopy in parasitology: microscopes meet thermocyclers
Jones, Malcolm K., Randall, Louise M., McManus, Donald P. and Engwerda, Christian R. (2004). Laser microdissection microscopy in parasitology: microscopes meet thermocyclers. Trends In Parasitology, 20 (11), 502-506. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2004.08.011
2004
Journal Article
Terminology of the sucker-like organs of the scolex of trypanorhynch cestodes
Jones, Malcolm K., Beveridge, Ian, Campbell, Ron A. and Palm, Harry W. (2004). Terminology of the sucker-like organs of the scolex of trypanorhynch cestodes. Systematic Parasitology, 59 (2), 121-126. doi: 10.1023/B:SYPA.0000044428.55413.8a
2004
Journal Article
Effect of cyclosporin A on the survival and ultrastructure of Echinococcus granulosus protoscoleces in vitro
Colebrook, A. L., Jenkins, D. J., Jones, M. K., Tatarczuch, L. and Lightowlers, M. W. (2004). Effect of cyclosporin A on the survival and ultrastructure of Echinococcus granulosus protoscoleces in vitro. Parasitology, 129, 497-504. doi: 10.1017/S0031182004005773
2004
Journal Article
Functional expression and characterization of Eehinococcus granulosus thioredoxin peroxidase suggests a role in protection against oxidative damage
Li, J., Zhang, W. B., Loukas, A., Lin, R. Y., Ito, A., Zhang, L. H., Jones, M. and McManus, D. P. (2004). Functional expression and characterization of Eehinococcus granulosus thioredoxin peroxidase suggests a role in protection against oxidative damage. Gene, 326 (1-2), 157-165. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2003.10.027
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Effects of red-bellied black snake venom on erythrocytes
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of an mRNA vaccine as a tool to eradicate Schistosoma japonicum infection in Asia
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The immunomodulatory properties of Schistosoma mansoni egg-derived extracellular particles
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Schistosoma mekongi epidemiology and disease prevention in the Mekong region
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Immunomodulatory properties of schistosome derived exosomes
Associate Advisor
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Biodiversity of Ticks in the Wet-Tropics of North Queensland, Australia, with a Focus on the Taxonomy of Ixodes
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular and pathological studies on Angiostrongylus species in southeast Queensland
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Reid
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular Characterisation of Schistosoma mansoni Tegument Annexins: Towards Development of a Novel Vaccine
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular interactions of proteins associated with surface membrane biogenesis and renewal in the tegument of Schistosoma mansoni
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Tissue specific transcriptomic analysis of Schistosoma mansoni and identification of possible hidden antigens as vaccine targets
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Iron biology of schistosomes: molecular characterisation and vaccine potential of iron homeostasis proteins
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL OF MANUKA OIL AS A NOVEL TOPICAL SCABICIDE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Craig Williams
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular Diagnostics for Schistosomiasis and Hookworm Infections
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The richness, evolutionary expansion and life-cycle biology of Indo-Pacific blood flukes (Aporocotylidae) infecting the Tetraodontiformes
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Gene Profiling of Schistosoma japonicum Hepatic Granuloma Formation and Recovery
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Design and use of a schistosome protein microarray to investigate Asian schistosomiasis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Denise Doolan
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of the Binding Properties and Functions of Scabies Mite Serine Proteases.
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
The Transversotrematidae Witenberg, 1944 (Platyhelminthes: Digenea): Richness and Abundance in the Indo-West Pacific.
Associate Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Transcriptomics of Schistosoma japonicum-induced immunopathology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Grant Ramm
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
The ecology of blood parasites in coral reef fishes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexandra Grutter
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The Cryptogonimidae Ward, 1917 (Platyhelminthes: Digenea), with emphasis on taxa infecting Indo-West Pacific Lutjanidae and Haemulidae (Perciformes)
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Epidemiological, Clinical and Molecular Studies on Echinococcosis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, The Peoples' Republic of China
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Immunogenicity and function of proteins isolated from an Echinococcus granulosus cDNA library
Associate Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF METAMORPHOSIS IN THE ASCIDIAN HERDMANIA MOMUS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bernard Degnan
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- Helminth diseases - parasitic worm
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