Parasitology Research Report 2018.pdf

Key points include:

- Financial Overview: Approximately 50% of the institute's revenue comes from managing its assets. Despite global economic uncertainties, the institute's investment income remained stable due to its focus on secure bonds.

- Research Activities:
- Parasitology Research: The institute focuses on the taxonomy and morphology of parasites, with significant contributions in the fields of fish parasites and monogeneans. Key researchers include Dr. Ogawa, Dr. Mijele, and Dr. Waki.
- Publications and Presentations: Researchers published papers in journals like 'Parasitology International' and presented at conferences such as the 91st American Society of Parasitologists Annual Meeting and the 76th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Parasitology.
- Funding: The institute received funding from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and conducted research on the data collection and preservation of parasites in Japanese wildlife and the study of filariasis in the Philippines.

- Community Engagement:
- Sandbox Parasite Egg Survey: The institute conducted a survey of parasite eggs in sandboxes at schools and kindergartens in the Bunkyo ward, finding no positive results and providing recommendations for prevention.
- National Science Museum of Japan, Natural Education Garden: The institute collaborated with the museum to survey the parasites of various animals in the garden.

- Institute Activities:
- Archive and Repository: The institute serves as an archive and repository for parasitological specimens and literature, with a call for more donations and registrations.
- Education and Outreach: The institute continues to collect and publish data on the parasites of Japanese wildlife and provides guidance to other institutions and the general public.