Malcolm Jones
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Professor
Malcolm Jones
Email: : m.jones@uq.edu.au
Phone: : +61 7 54601 825
Positions
Director of Teaching and Learning of School of Veterinary Science : School of Veterinary Science : Faculty of Science
Professor : School of Veterinary Science : Faculty of Science
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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Availability
Professor Malcolm Jones is: : Available for supervision : Media expert
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
Works
Search Professor Malcolm Jones’s works on UQ eSpace
All (288) Book (1) Journal Article (241) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (33) Book Chapter (12)
2025
Journal Article
Real-time imaging on a microwell device allows first insights into the embryonic development of the ubiquitous and notorious scabies parasite
Samarawickrama, Gangi R., Fernando, Deepani D., Nguyen, Tam Hong, Okano, Satomi, Hartel, Gunter, Jones, Malcolm K. and Fischer, Katja (2025). Real-time imaging on a microwell device allows first insights into the embryonic development of the ubiquitous and notorious scabies parasite. Scientific Reports, 16 (1) 555, 1. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-29910-6
2025
Journal Article
Leveraging single-cell RNA-seq in helminthology
Mu, Yi, Zumuk, Chika P., Jones, Malcolm K. and Cai, Pengfei (2025). Leveraging single-cell RNA-seq in helminthology. Trends in Parasitology, 42 (1), 61-74. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2025.11.003
Leveraging single-cell RNA-seq in helminthology
2025
Journal Article
Integrating neurological expertise into One Health strategies for pediatric neurocysticercosis-associated epilepsy control in Sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review
Sikakulya, Franck Katembo, Kavulikirwa, Olivier Kambere, Mambo, Simon Binezero, Lekuya, Herve Monka, Kamabu, Larrey Kasereka, Munihire, Jeannot Baanitse, Sonia, Fatuma Djuma, Masumbuko, Claude Kasereka, Mbonde, Amir Abdallah, Kitya, David, Kyamanywa, Patrick, Ash, Amanda and Jones, Malcolm K. (2025). Integrating neurological expertise into One Health strategies for pediatric neurocysticercosis-associated epilepsy control in Sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review. One Health Outlook, 7 (1) 58, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s42522-025-00176-2
2025
Journal Article
Marginal cytokine modulation by Schistosoma mansoni soluble egg antigen in SARS-CoV-2-infected K18-hACE2 mice
Mu, Yi, Yan, Kexin, McManus, Donald P., Nguyen, Wilson, Rawle, Daniel J., Roberts, Jason A., Jones, Malcolm K. and Cai, Pengfei (2025). Marginal cytokine modulation by Schistosoma mansoni soluble egg antigen in SARS-CoV-2-infected K18-hACE2 mice. Folia Parasitologica, 72 019, 72. doi: 10.14411/fp.2025.019
2025
Journal Article
Promoting risk communication and community engagement during Mpox outbreak in fragile conflict zones of Eastern DRC
Mambo, Simon Binezero, Nja, Glory Mbe Egom, Bunu, Umi Omar, Bizimana, Gloria Neema, M'yisa Makelele, Amos, Sonia, Fatuma Djuma, Jones, Malcolm K. and Sikakulya, Franck Katembo (2025). Promoting risk communication and community engagement during Mpox outbreak in fragile conflict zones of Eastern DRC. One Health, 20 101012, 101012. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101012
2025
Journal Article
Infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis reveals up- and down-regulation of the protein profile in the mucus of infected slugs
Borges Osório, Joana, Gosch Berton, Giovanni, Pereira, Leandro Mattos, Potriquet, Jeremy, Cândido, Renata Russo F., Mulvenna, Jason, Jones, Malcolm K., Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos and Morassutti, Alessandra Loureiro (2025). Infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis reveals up- and down-regulation of the protein profile in the mucus of infected slugs. Parasitology, 152 (4), 395-398. doi: 10.1017/s0031182025000435
2025
Journal Article
Widespread occurrence of benzimidazole resistance single nucleotide polymorphisms in the canine hookworm, Ancylostoma caninum, in Australia
Abdullah, Swaid, Stocker, Thomas, Kang, Hyungsuk, Scott, Ian, Hayward, Douglas, Jaensch, Susan, Ward, Michael P., Jones, Malcolm K., Kotze, Andrew C. and Šlapeta, Jan (2025). Widespread occurrence of benzimidazole resistance single nucleotide polymorphisms in the canine hookworm, Ancylostoma caninum, in Australia. International Journal for Parasitology, 55 (3-4), 173-182. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2024.12.001
2025
Journal Article
An exceptional case of peritoneal cystic echinococcosis in a domestic cat in Australia
Abdullah, S., Kang, H., Goodwin, S., Dadhich, A., McGilp, D., Thomson, J. and Jones, M.K. (2025). An exceptional case of peritoneal cystic echinococcosis in a domestic cat in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 103 (5), 254-260. doi: 10.1111/avj.13427
An exceptional case of peritoneal cystic echinococcosis in a domestic cat in Australia
2025
Journal Article
Participatory epidemiological approaches for risk assessment of bed bug (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cimicidae) infestation in public hospitals in the city of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Ashraf, Arzoo, Sajid, Muhammad Sohail, Rizwan, Hafiz Muhammad, Hussain, Kashif, Mahmood, Muhammad Asif, Arshad, Muhammad Imran, ul Abdin, Zain, Ashraf, Shumaila, Jones, Malcolm K., Fouad, Dalia and Ataya, Farid S. (2025). Participatory epidemiological approaches for risk assessment of bed bug (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cimicidae) infestation in public hospitals in the city of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. BMC Public Health, 25 (1) 414, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-21661-3
2025
Journal Article
Miracidia as main source for autofluorescence of Schistosoma mansoni eggs
Pereira, Danielle S. C. A., Oliveira, Laila O. V., Firmino, Felipe T., Hanscheid, Thomas, Pulak, Rock, Jones, Malcolm, Dolabella, Silvio, Negrão-Correa, Deborah and Teixeira, Carlos Graeff (2025). Miracidia as main source for autofluorescence of Schistosoma mansoni eggs. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 120. doi: 10.1590/0074-02760250215
Miracidia as main source for autofluorescence of Schistosoma mansoni eggs
2025
Journal Article
One Health turns 10: A decade at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health
Jones, Malcolm K., Morris, Dearbháile, Zhu, Huaiping and Marty, Aileen M. (2025). One Health turns 10: A decade at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. One Health, 21 101218, 101218-21. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101218
One Health turns 10: A decade at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health
2024
Journal Article
COVID-19 vaccination survey and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG responses in a human cohort from Schistosoma mansoni-endemic villages in Mayuge District, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Niu, Mimi, Mu, Yi, Adriko, Moses, Candia, Rowel, Jones, Malcolm K., McManus, Donald P., Egwang, Thomas G. and Cai, Pengfei (2024). COVID-19 vaccination survey and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG responses in a human cohort from Schistosoma mansoni-endemic villages in Mayuge District, Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Public Health, 12 1437063, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1437063
2024
Journal Article
Schistosoma excretory/secretory products: an untapped library of tolerogenic immunotherapeutics against food allergy
Rogers, Madeleine, Kamath, Sandip, McManus, Donald, Jones, Malcolm, Gordon, Catherine and Navarro, Severine (2024). Schistosoma excretory/secretory products: an untapped library of tolerogenic immunotherapeutics against food allergy. Clinical and Translational Immunology, 13 (9) e70001, e70001. doi: 10.1002/cti2.70001
2024
Book Chapter
Antiprotozoal resistance
Abbas, Haider, Younus, Muhammad, Fareed, Zahid, Saleem, Mian Mubashar, Jones, Malcolm K., Raheemi, HazratUllah, Ijaz, Adil and Saleem, Muhammad Nadeem (2024). Antiprotozoal resistance. Antiparasitic drug resistance in veterinary practice. (pp. 19-40) edited by Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Muhammad Younus, Muhammad Sohail Sajid and Xi Chen. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781800622807.0002
2024
Journal Article
Pyrantel resistance in canine hookworms in Queensland, Australia
Dale, Ashley, Xu, Geoffrey, Kopp, Steven R., Jones, Malcolm K., Kotze, Andrew C. and Abdullah, Swaid (2024). Pyrantel resistance in canine hookworms in Queensland, Australia. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 48 100985, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.100985
Pyrantel resistance in canine hookworms in Queensland, Australia
2024
Journal Article
Transmission-blocking vaccines against Schistosomiasis Japonica
Zumuk, Chika P., Jones, Malcolm K., Navarro, Severine, Gray, Darren J. and You, Hong (2024). Transmission-blocking vaccines against Schistosomiasis Japonica. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25 (3) 1707, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/ijms25031707
Transmission-blocking vaccines against Schistosomiasis Japonica
2024
Journal Article
Harnessing CRISPR-based molecular diagnosis in the fight against malaria
You, Hong and Jones, Malcolm K. (2024). Harnessing CRISPR-based molecular diagnosis in the fight against malaria. eBioMedicine, 99 104927, 1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104927
Harnessing CRISPR-based molecular diagnosis in the fight against malaria
2024
Journal Article
Next-generation sequencing metabarcoding assays reveal diverse bacterial vector-borne pathogens of Mongolian dogs
Davitt, Cassandra, Huggins, Lucas G., Pfeffer, Martin, Batchimeg, Lkhagvasuren, Jones, Malcolm, Battur, Banzragch, Wiethoelter, Anke K. and Traub, Rebecca (2024). Next-generation sequencing metabarcoding assays reveal diverse bacterial vector-borne pathogens of Mongolian dogs. Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases, 5 100173, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.crpvbd.2024.100173
2024
Journal Article
Insights into structural vaccinology harnessed for universal coronavirus vaccine development
Lim, Chin Peng, Leow, Chiuan Herng, Lim, Hui Ting, Kok, Boon Hui, Chuah, Candy, Oliveira, Jonas Ivan Nobre, Jones, Malcolm and Leow, Chiuan Yee (2024). Insights into structural vaccinology harnessed for universal coronavirus vaccine development. Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research, 13 (3), 202-217. doi: 10.7774/cevr.2024.13.3.202
Insights into structural vaccinology harnessed for universal coronavirus vaccine development
2024
Journal Article
Current and upcoming point-of-care diagnostics for schistosomiasis
Rivera, Jonas, Mu, Yi, Gordon, Catherine A., Jones, Malcolm K., Cheng, Guofeng and Cai, Pengfei (2024). Current and upcoming point-of-care diagnostics for schistosomiasis. Trends in Parasitology, 40 (1), 60-74. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2023.10.005
Current and upcoming point-of-care diagnostics for schistosomiasis
Funding
Current funding
- 2024 - 2026
Eliminating S. Mekongi: The final push (NHMRC-eAsia grant, led by QIMR)
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Past funding
- 2024 - 2025
Effects of red bellied black snake venom on feline erythrocytes
Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation
Open grant - 2024 - 2025
Sylvatic maintenance of Ehrlichia canis in the wild canid and tick populations
Research Donation Generic
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)
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Supervision
Availability
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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 - Doctor Philosophy
##### Evaluation of canine hookworm deworming practices: Assessing control strategies and treatment efficacies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Rebekah Scotney, Dr Aaron Herndon, Dr Swaid Abdullah
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Completed supervision
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### Molecular and pathological studies on Angiostrongylus species in southeast Queensland
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Reid - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### Haem Biosynthesis and Uptake in Schistosoma mansoni
Principal Advisor - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### Tissue specific transcriptomic analysis of Schistosoma mansoni and identification of possible hidden antigens as vaccine targets
Principal Advisor - 2010
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
##### INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL OF MANUKA OIL AS A NOVEL TOPICAL SCABICIDE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Craig Williams - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### Abametapir - a potential scabicide with ovicidal activity
Associate Advisor - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### Molecular Diagnostics for Schistosomiasis and Hookworm Infections
Associate Advisor - 2018
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2017
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### Gene Profiling of Schistosoma japonicum Hepatic Granuloma Formation and Recovery
Associate Advisor - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### Design and use of a schistosome protein microarray to investigate Asian schistosomiasis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Denise Doolan - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### Analysis of the Binding Properties and Functions of Scabies Mite Serine Proteases.
Associate Advisor - 2011
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2010
Doctor Philosophy
##### The ecology of blood parasites in coral reef fishes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexandra Grutter - 2010
Doctor Philosophy
##### Transcriptomics of Schistosoma japonicum-induced immunopathology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Grant Ramm - 2008
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2005
Doctor Philosophy
##### Epidemiological, Clinical and Molecular Studies on Echinococcosis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, The Peoples' Republic of China
Associate Advisor - 2004
Doctor Philosophy
##### Immunogenicity and function of proteins isolated from an Echinococcus granulosus cDNA library
Associate Advisor - 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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Media
Enquiries
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- Helminth diseases - parasitic worm
- Medical parasitology
- Parasitology
- Schistosomiasis - parasitic disease
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