2026 Parasitology workshop

This interactive two-day workshop is designed to strengthen your expertise in the laboratory identification of parasites through a combination of lectures, case discussions, and hands-on laboratory sessions. Led by internationally recognized subject matter experts, the program offers an algorithmic approach to parasite identification, incorporating both conventional and molecular techniques to support optimal patient care.

Participants will gain practical experience in preparing blood films and identifying protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites, including rare and challenging species. The workshop emphasizes real-world application, ensuring attendees leave with refreshed skills and confidence in diagnostic parasitology.

Accessibility statement: The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science (MCCMS) strives for inclusive learning and training environments. If you experience or anticipate experiencing any disability related barriers, please contact Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.

Conference information

Dates: June 19–20, 2026

Location: Rochester, Minnesota

Live only: This program will be in person only and will not be live streamed. Recorded portions of the program will be available for purchase following the live event

Presented by: Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Questions: Contact the Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education Department at 800-533-1710 or 507-284-3156, or email mcleducation@mayo.edu.

More information on learning objectives, registration, agenda, faculty, credit, lodging accommodations, and policies are included below.

“The faculty are subject matter experts, and they draw on their experience to present the most pertinent content likely to be encountered in a clinical laboratory in a way that is easy to learn, understand and remember.”
Alice Kanyua, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
MBChB, M.Med(Clin Path), D(ABMM)
2025 Parasitology Workshop Attendee

Intended audience

This workshop is designed for clinical microbiology fellows and pathology residents seeking additional hands-on laboratory experience in identifying important human parasites; clinicians interested in global health; physicians preparing to take the CTropMed or DTM&H examinations; infectious diseases fellows and practicing ID physicians interested in the laboratory identification of parasites; and laboratorians including medical laboratory scientists and laboratory directors who want to gain general hands-on laboratory experience in parasite identification.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the conference, participants should be able to:

Practice/hone skills for making blood films. 
Refresh skills for morphologic ID of parasites.

Registration

$525: Physicians/Scientists
$475: Residents/Fellows/Allied Health

The registration fee includes tuition, syllabus (provided online), lunch, break refreshments, and welcome reception.

Costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.

Agenda

Friday, June 19, 2026

7:30AM	Course Registration
8–8:10AM	Welcome Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.
8:10–9:10AM	Blood Parasite Lecture Pt. 1 Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.
9:10–10:10AM	Blood Parasite Lecture Pt. 2 Presented by: Blaine Mathison, B.S., M (ASCP)
10:10–10:30AM	Break and transition to the Stabile Lab
10:30–11AM	Blood Film Laboratory Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.; Blaine Mathison, B.S., M(ASCP); Heather Morris, MT(ASCP); and Felicity Norrie
11AM–12PM	Blood Parasite Laboratory Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.; Blaine Mathison, B.S., M(ASCP); Heather Morris, MT(ASCP); and Felicity Norrie
12–1PM	Lunch Location: Stabile 3-03 and 3-12
1–2:15PM	Tour of Mayo Clinic Laboratories
2:15–3:15PM	Entomology Lecture and Cases Presented by: Blaine Mathison, B.S., M (ASCP)
3:15–4:30PM	Entomology Laboratory Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.; Blaine Mathison, B.S., M (ASCP); Heather Morris, MT(ASCP); and Felicity Norrie
4:30–4:45PM	Review and Quiz Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.
4:45PM	Closing/Adjourn
5–6:30PM	Reception Location: TBD

Saturday, June 20, 2026

8–9AM	Stool Processing and Intestinal Protozoa Lecture Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.
9–10AM	Intestinal Helminth Lecture Presented by: Blaine Mathison, B.S., M (ASCP)
10–10:15AM	Break/transition to the Lab
10:15–12PM	Intestinal Helminth and Miscellaneous Parasites Laboratory Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.; Blaine Mathison, B.S., M(ASCP); Heather Morris, MT(ASCP); and Felicity Norrie
12–1PM	Lunch
1–2PM	Case Presentation Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.
2–2:10PM	Break/Transition to the Lab
2:10–4:10PM	Intestinal Protozoa Laboratory Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.; Blaine Mathison, B.S., M (ASCP); Heather Morris, MT(ASCP); and Felicity Norrie
4:10–4:30PM	Review and Quiz Presented by: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.
4:30PM	Closing/Adjourn

Faculty

Bobbi Pritt, M.D.

Course Director

Heather Morris, MT(ASCP)

Mayo Faculty

Felicity Norrie

Mayo Faculty

Blaine Mathison, B.S., M(ASCP)

Guest Faculty

Credit

Credit statement:

ASCLS P.A.C.E.^®

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® program. This program has been approved for a maximum of 13.00 P.A.C.E.^® contact hour(s).

The level of instruction for this program is intermediate.

Lodging accommodations

There are various ways to travel to Rochester, Minnesota. Please visit Experience Rochester for information on flying and shuttle services available.

The hotels listed below are within walking distance to the Mayo Clinic downtown campus, where the workshop will take place.

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

10 East Center Street

Rochester, Minnesota 55904

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown

225 Broadway Ave S

Rochester, Minnesota 55904

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area

220 Broadway Ave S

Rochester, Minnesota 55904

Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area

101 First Avenue SW

Rochester, Minnesota 55902

Cancellation policy

If you cancel your participation in this conference on or before May 29, 2026, your registration fee, less a $75 administrative fee, will be refunded. Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Education Department must receive written notification of your cancellation. No refunds will be made after May 29, 2026.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories reserves the right to cancel or postpone any conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event Mayo Clinic Laboratories must cancel or postpone this conference, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.