👨🏫Santiago Mas-Coma stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Parasitology Holding Ph.D. in University of Barcelona. His professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚
🌐 Professional Profiles
Early Achievements 🏆
Extraordinary Prize of the Swiss School in Barcelona.Completed the 5-year careers of Biology and Pharmacy at an accelerated pace.Obtained a Ph.D. degree in 1976.Became a Full Professor of Parasitology at the University of Valencia at the age of 30.
International Recognition 🌐
Nominated Expert of the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2001. Director of “WHO Collaborating Center on Fascioliasis and Its Snail Vectors.” Director of “FAO-United Nations Reference Centre for Parasitology.” Contributed to the WHO Roadmap of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Leadership Roles 🤝
President of the Spanish Society of Parasitology (SEP, 2003-2007). President of the European Federation of Parasitologists (EFP, 2004-2012). President Elect and President of the International Federation for Tropical Medicine (IFTM, 2012-2022).
Academic Excellence 🎓
Founder Member and Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Tropical Medicine and International Health (SEMTSI). Organizer of the IV National Congress of SEMTSI (Valencia, Spain 2004). Launched the International Master Course in Tropical Parasitic Diseases at the University of Valencia in 1987.
Research Contributions 📊🔬
Published 450+ articles in scientific journals, books, and encyclopedias. Focus on Helminthology and human parasitic diseases. Significant contributions to zoonotic parasitic diseases and diseases transmitted by insects and molluscan vectors.
Awards and Recognition 🏅
Received numerous awards, local, national, and international medals. Honorary Member of the British Society for Parasitology (London, 2020). Full member chosen by the Royal Academy of Pharmacy of the Institute of Spain (Madrid, 2022).
Impactful Work on Fascioliasis 💡
Transformed the conception of Fascioliasis, a disease affecting over 17 million people globally. WHO incorporated Fascioliasis into the list of major diseases based on Mas Coma’s contributions. Regular publications continue to guide researchers globally.
Academic Titles 🎓
Licentiate in Biological Sciences, University of Barcelona (1971/72). Licentiate in Pharmacy, University of Barcelona (1972/73). Extraordinary Pharmacy Licentiate Award, University of Barcelona (1974). PhD in Pharmacy, University of Barcelona (1976, maximum qualification). Specialist in Microbiology and Parasitology (1986).
Scholarships and Positions Obtained 🏅
Scholarship: Research Personnel Formation Plan, Spanish Ministry for Education and Science (1975-1977). Adjunct Professor of Parasitology (1977): No. 1 in national competition; Functionary No.: A44EC4171; Pharmacy Faculty of Barcelona. Professor Agrégé of Parasitology (1980): No. 1 in national competition; Functionary No.: A42EC1667; Pharmacy Faculty of Valencia. Chair-Professor of Parasitology (1981): No. 1 in national competition; Functionary No.: A01EC2224; Pharmacy Faculty of Valencia.
Honours and Awards 🏆🎖️
Prize “Important Person of Valencia City”: Given by the newspaper ‘Levante’, Valencia, Spain (2008). Award “Recognition of Elite Researcher in Health Sciences”: Given by The President of the Government of the Valencian Autonomous Region, Valencia, Spain (2010).Award “Recognition of Long Research Trajectory”: Given by the University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain (2011). Award “Llama Rotaria 2015”: Modality of “Sciences” given by the Rotary Club of Valencia. Medaille Laveran: Société de Pathologie Exotique, Institut Pasteur, Paris (2017).Most Cited Article in “Advances in Parasitology“: Throughout the 100 years of this journal. Source (Adv. Parasitol. 2018, 100: 1-27). “López-Neyra Medal”: Given by the Spanish Society of Parasitology (Santiago de Compostela, 2019).Honorary Member of the British Society for Parasitology: London, 2020. Full Member Chosen by the Royal Academy of Pharmacy of the Institute of Spain: Madrid, 2022.
Research Lines 📚
Helminthology, Fundamental Studies, Health Applied Studies
Research Techniques and Specialized Fields 🌐
Trematodology, Cestodology, Nematodology, and Acanthocephalogy: Expertise in techniques and methods for the study of morphology, anatomy, systematics, taxonomy, faunistics, zoogeography, histology, biology, ecology, epidemiology, evolution, phylogeny, pathology, ultrastructure, in vitro culture, strain keeping in laboratory conditions, molecular biology, and DNA analyses. Protozoology and Arthropodology: Proficiency in methods and techniques for diagnosis.Medical Malacology: Specialized in the study of mollusks, particularly in the context of parasitic diseases. Research Lines 📚: Helminthology, Fundamental Studies, Health Applied Studies