Professor Malcolm Jones
Professor

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:
Available for supervision
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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

284 works between 1985 and 2025
All (284) Book (1) Journal Article (237) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (33) Book Chapter (12)

181 - 200 of 284 works

2006

Journal Article

Lead compounds for antimalarial chemotherapy: Purine base analogs discriminate between human and P-falciparum 6-oxopurine phosphoribosyltransferases

Keough, Dianne T., Skinner-Adams, Tina, Jones, Malcolm K., Ng, Ai-Lin., Brereton, Ian M., Guddat, Luke W. and de Jersey, John (2006). Lead compounds for antimalarial chemotherapy: Purine base analogs discriminate between human and P-falciparum 6-oxopurine phosphoribosyltransferases. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 49 (25), 7479-7486. doi: 10.1021/jm061012j

Lead compounds for antimalarial chemotherapy: Purine base analogs discriminate between human and P-falciparum 6-oxopurine phosphoribosyltransferases

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

Vaccination of dogs against Echinococcus granulosus, the cause of cystic hydatid disease in humans

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

Community surveys and risk factor analysis of human alveolar and cystic echinococcasis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China

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

A contributory role for activated hepatic stellate cells in the dynamics of Schistosoma japonicum egg-induced fibrosis

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

Tetraspanins on the surface of Schistosoma mansoni are protective antigens against schistosomiasis

2006

Journal Article

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

Transcriptome profiling of lung schistosomula, in vitro cultured schistosomula and adult Schistosoma japonicum

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

Malaria parasites up close

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

Two isoforms of a divalent metal transporter (DMT1) in Schistosoma mansoni suggest a surface-associated pathway for iron absorption in schistosomes

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

A survey of the intestinal transcriptomes of the hookworms, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma caninum, using tissues isolated by laser microdissection microscopy

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.

Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis transmission and risk factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China : Current situation and evolusion

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.

Cystic and Alveolar Echinococcosis Transmission and Risk Factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China: Current Situation and Evolution

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

Identification of membrane-bound and secreted proteins from Echinococcus granulosus by signal sequence trap

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

Brain metastasis of alveolar echinococcosis in a hyperendemic focus of Echinococcus multilocularis infection

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.

Human echinococcosis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, north-central China: From past to present

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

Liver alveolar echinococcosis in China: Clinical aspect with relative basic research

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

The cellular distribution and stage-specific expression of two dynein light chains from the human blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum

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

Echinococcus granulosus: Pre-culture of protoscoleces in vitro significantly increases development and viability of secondary hydatid cysts in mice

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

Laser microdissection microscopy in parasitology: microscopes meet thermocyclers

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

Terminology of the sucker-like organs of the scolex of trypanorhynch cestodes

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 (4), 497-504. doi: 10.1017/S0031182004005773

Effect of cyclosporin A on the survival and ultrastructure of Echinococcus granulosus protoscoleces in vitro

Current funding

  • 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 - 2025
    Effects of red bellied black snake venom on feline erythrocytes
    Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation
    Open grant
  • 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

    Employing CRISPR genome engineering to unravel the mechanism of praziquantel drug resistance in human schistosomes

    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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