ISTAR

International Society for

Testate Amoeba Research

About us

We are an international society advancing testate amoeba research through collaboration, resources, conferences, and support for early-career researchers.

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Meetings

Explore our international conferences, where scientists worldwide share discoveries, exchange ideas, and strengthen the testate amoeba research community.

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Blog

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Membership

Become a member to connect with the global testate amoeba community, access resources, and take part in our activities.

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News

14.11.2025: ISTA-12 Announced

ISTA-12 will take place in Neuchâtel, hosted by Prof. Edward Mitchell and the Laboratory of Soil Biodiversity. More information about dates, program, and registration will be released soon.

26.06.2025 Creation of the ISTAR!

Great news! During ISTA 11, held at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada (June 23–27), the official establishment of the International Society of Testate Amoebas Research (ISTAR) was approved. The very first committee was also elected.

This marks an important milestone for our community, strengthening our collective efforts to promote, coordinate, and advance testate amoeba research worldwide.

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Have any questions? We are always open to talk about testates amoebea new projects, publications, communications.