Thank you, Dr. John Janovy Jr., for your kind introduction and for serving as my mentor, colleague, and good friend for almost 25 years! Your introduction brings back many memories of the lessons you have shared with me and my students over the years, our time spent together in the field, and in various social and academic settings, most of which dealt with some aspect of parasitology.
I used this photograph in my presentation from the 2019 American Society of Parasitologists (ASP) business meeting because it was the last time we met in person. I am really excited to be here today and seeing all of you face to face again. Even though I am not that excited about giving my presidential address today, I am truly honored, and I thank all of you for electing me as your ASP President, and for all your hard work on behalf of...