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First Live Webinar on Canine Leishmaniosis of 2022

The first Live Webinar on Canine Leishmaniasis (CanL) of 2022 will be held by Prof. Andrea Zatelli on February 15th, beginning at 1.30 pm for about one hour including the time for questions and answers. This free access Webinar is organized with the cooperation of Ecuphar. In the webinar Prof. Zatelli will present the recent published information about the immunostimulant and nephro-protective effects of domperidone in the dog affected by leishmaniosis.

During canine leishmaniosis the immunotherapy with domperidone has been demonstrated to be promising and recent investigations evidenced its efficacy not only to decrease the antibody titer and the acute phase proteins, and the kidney function as well. Based on the current evidence domperidone is a drug with an immunostimulant and nephro-protective effects in the dog affected by leishmaniosis.

Starting from the important recent published paper on the domperidone effects in dogs affected by leishmaniosis and chronic kidney disease, in this webinar the author Prof. A. Zatelli will present the most striking evidence of this investigation. Indeed, in addition to the proved evidence of the decrease in anti-leishmania antibody titer, a recovery of serum creatinine, globulins and C-reactive protein has been statistically demonstrated.

To access to this Webinar the enrollment is necessary, and it is possible with this link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9079533246835527182

First Live Webinar on Canine Leishmaniosis of 2022

CLWG News

Michele Maroli

With great sadness, the members of the Scientific Cultural Association of Canine Leishmaniasis Working Group announce the passing of their esteemed colleague Michele Maroli, who passed away last September 7th.

Dr. Maroli, as a former Research Director at the Italian National Institute of Health, had been a member of the Association since its establishment in November 2005, distinguishing himself through his professionalism, dedication, and humanity. His presence left an indelible mark on all of us, and his memory will always remain alive.

The Executive Board of CLWG has been renewed
On the occasion for the autumnal meeting of CLWG that has been held in Rome on November 10th, 2023, a general and extraordinary assembly to renew the Executive Board has been organized. Indeed, the regular expiry of the Executive Board was originally set at the end of March 2024. Due to administrative reasons the deadline has been anticipated of few months. Then, the President of CLWG Prof. Lubas that hold the management of CLWG for several three-year term of office since 2015 (beside 4 terms) turn down his resignation, and so the entire Executive Board was decayed.
prof. Domenico Otranto

In the autumnal meeting of CLWG that has been held in Rome the last November 10th, 2023, the participation as effective member of CLWG of Prof. Domenico Otranto has been approved by the general assembly. 

Prof. Otranto is a full professor of Parassitological Disease at the University of Bari, Department of Veterinary Medicine and diplomate of European Board of Veterinary Specialist in Parassitology. 

In order to streamline the study above different features of canine leishmaniasis the following three subgroups have been established:

Management and implementation of studies and protocols on canine leishmaniasis: Dr. Xavier Roura (coordinator), Dr. Alessandra Fondati, Prof. George Lubas, Prof. Saverio Paltrinieri, Prof. Andrea Zatelli, Dr. Eric Zini

Nephrology and Leishmaniasis: Prof. Andrea Zatelli (coordinator), Dr. Xavier Roura, Prof. Oscar Cortadellas, Dr. Silvia Benali.

CLWG management and promotion: Prof. George Lubas (coordinator), Dr. Paola Bianchi.