WG2: Blastocystis collection and databases

Blastocystis collection and databases

Objectives

  • To establish guidelines on Blastocystis subtype annotation
  • To establish a biobank and databank of Blastocystis subtypes
  • To develop a dedicated database to include all data related to Blastocystis

Team Leaders

Christen Stensvold

C. Rune Stensvold

Position: Leader of WG2

Affiliation: Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Bacteria, Parasites and Fungi, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark

Research interests: The role of intestinal parasites in human health and disease