Advances in Parasitology is a serial containing in-depth reviews on current topics of interest in contemporary parasitology. It includes medical studies on parasites of major influence, such as trypanosomiasis and scabies, and more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which shape current thinking and applications.

• ISI impact factor of 4.818 in 2002
• 2nd in the highly competitive field of Parasitology in 2000
• Long-running series dates back to 1963!