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* Indicates best presentation award winner.
Research Molecular Biologist, USDA-ARS National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture
Sponsor:
The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University is internationally recognized as a premier warm-water fisheries and aquaculture academic program. Through our research, teaching and extension programs we work to advance the boundaries of aquatic sciences, train the next generation of leaders in the field, and help address the needs of citizens of the state, nation and world.
Dr. Tim Bruce and Dr. Anita Kelly
Program overview
Uthpala Padeniya
Influence of Yeast Products on Growth and Disease Resistance of Biofloc-reared Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Jamison Semla
Evaluation of Soy Ingredients on the Health of Juvenile Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
Abdulmalik Oladipupo
Dietary Humic Substance or Protease Complex Influences the Gut Microbiome Composition of Juvenile Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus
Sponsor:
Benchmark Genetics is a leading one-stop provider of genetic improvement services to aquaculture industries worldwide. Having worked with over 40 selective breeding programs and 20 aquaculture species, they have unparalleled experience in program design, technical operation, genetic improvement, and genotyping services.
Dr. Michael W. Sandel
Godzilla was a Fish: A Primer on Zoonotic Potential of Aquatic Pathogens
Kayla M. Fast
A Novel Molecular Marker for PMUM Surveillance and Phylogenetics
Matthew E. Scott
Internal Microbiomes of Amazonian Fishes
Hannah M. Pye
Mycobacterium ulcerans detection in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
Sponsor:
The American Association of Fish Veterinarians (AAFV) is a non-profit association of licensed North American veterinarians who practice fish medicine as part of their traditional practice, alongside institutional employment, or as their main species group. Our mission is to advance the quality and stature of clinical fish veterinary practice by promoting knowledge, proficiency, and viability of fish medicine for veterinarians, and improve fish, human, and environmental health. Find us at fishvets.org and join us at our annual conference Oct 17-21 in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Graham Rosser
Program overview
Jonah Nguyen
Parasites of Apple Snails Pomacea spp. With Notes on Rat Lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis
Parker Dickinson
Elucidation of the Life Cycle of Dujardinascaris waltoni in the American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis & Spotted Gar Lepisosteus oculatus in the Southeastern USA
Dr. Nick Phelps
Program overview
Laurel Sacco
Best management practices for the health of your farmed fish: a new tool
Sponsor:
PRIMEVAC develops and produces vaccines against primary diseases effecting fish health. Primevac is a Turkish brand based in Turkiye, having a portfolio of both marketing authorised and autogeneous vaccines.
Please visit www.primevac.com.tr for further information.
Dr. Beth Peterman
Jill Hundall
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Trematode Braunina sp. in the Bottlenose Dolphin Tursiops truncatus in the Mississippi Sound
Ryanne Murray
Effect of Age on Toxicant Levels in Tissues of Dolphins that Stranded in the MS Sound
Dr. Bart Gorgoglione
Santosh Lamichhane
Detecting CyHV-3 and CEV among invasive Asian carp species of the Illinois River
Sponsor:
Wellfish Tech is focussed on revolutionising the way in which the health of aquaculture, wild stocks, and research animals are evaluated and managed using non-lethal blood assessment. The company combines production data, clinical chemistry, and AI tools to bring context to health monitoring and insights which allow for data driven decisions.
Dr. Fernando Yamamoto
Jing Huang
Evaluating the influence of dietary supplementation of soy lecithin in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus): Production performance and physiological responses
Crystal L. Conde
Autochthonous Probiotics, Lactococcus lactis MA5, Improves Acute Hypoxia Stress Recovery in Hybrid Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus × I. furcatus)
Cristian Camilo Suarez-Barazeta
In Vitro Assessment of Carvacrol, Thymol, and Citral: Exploring Their Potential To Inhibit Fish Pathogens
Sponsor:
The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University is internationally recognized as a premier warm-water fisheries and aquaculture academic program. Through our research, teaching and extension programs we work to advance the boundaries of aquatic sciences, train the next generation of leaders in the field, and help address the needs of citizens of the state, nation and world.
Dr. Esteban Soto
* Kim Jacobsen
* Renata Egger
Claudio Murgia
Sponsor:
Benchmark Genetics is a leading one-stop provider of genetic improvement services to aquaculture industries worldwide. Having worked with over 40 selective breeding programs and 20 aquaculture species, they have unparalleled experience in program design, technical operation, genetic improvement, and genotyping services.
Dr. Matt Griffin
Divya Rose
Sujita Balami
Noor Ul Huda
Sponsor:
Wellfish Tech is focussed on revolutionising the way in which the health of aquaculture, wild stocks, and research animals are evaluated and managed using non-lethal blood assessment. The company combines production data, clinical chemistry, and AI tools to bring context to health monitoring and insights which allow for data driven decisions.
Dr. Miles Lange
Emily Churchman
Evaluation of recombinant Flavobacterium covae vaccines in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
Yesutor Soku
Temporal Dynamics of Motile Aeromonas Septicemia in Channel Catfish with varied Skin Injury and Feeding Conditions
Nithin Sankappa
Novel lytic bacteriophage AhFM11 as an effective therapy against hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila
Sponsor:
The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University is internationally recognized as a premier warm-water fisheries and aquaculture academic program. Through our research, teaching and extension programs we work to advance the boundaries of aquatic sciences, train the next generation of leaders in the field, and help address the needs of citizens of the state, nation and world.
Dr. Vicki Blazer and Dr. Heather Walsh
* Cheyenne Smith
Challenges and Considerations When Assessing Wild Fish Immunotoxicity
Clay Raines
Hiding In Plain Sight: Evaluation And Identification Of Novel Viruses In Wild Fishes Using Varied Molecular Biology Techniques
Lindsey Hartzell
Non-Lethal Sampling Methods Using Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu For Fish Health Assessments
Sponsor:
Established in 2013, the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security (GCAHFS) aims to reduce world hunger through research that supports sustainable aquaculture and ecological health of aquatic resources. The GCAHFS also works to protect and manage health of aquatic animals, including marine mammals and endangered species, such as dolphins and sea turtles. The center supports both domestic and international projects in a wide range of natural and social science areas.
Dr. Tom Loch
Nisha Shrestha
Uncovering the geno- and sero-variation of Flavobacterium psychrophilum in the NCR of the USA to guide future vaccination approaches
Sean Lennox
A Glimpse into Finfish Pathogen "Reportability" Across the U.S.A.
Brady Yokom
Elucidating the Susceptibility of Great Lakes Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) to the Bacterial Fish Pathogen Renibacterium salmoninarum
Sponsor:
The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University is internationally recognized as a premier warm-water fisheries and aquaculture academic program. Through our research, teaching and extension programs we work to advance the boundaries of aquatic sciences, train the next generation of leaders in the field, and help address the needs of citizens of the state, nation and world.
The Fish Health Section (FHS) is one of the largest and most international sections of the American Fisheries Society. The FHS was formed in 1972 to give fish biologists, diagnosticians, researchers, aquaculturists, veterinarians, administrators, and others involved in fish health, an organization for communication and interaction.
Amber Johnston
Exploring Genetic Resistance to Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus in Captive North American Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar)
Daniel DeLap
Establishing An Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.) Primary Gill Cell Line For Advancing Research On Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISAV) HPR0
* Sarah Turner
Cellulose Nanomaterials: A Novel Adjuvant And Delivery System For Aquaculture Vaccine Applications
Sponsor:
Established in 2013, the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security (GCAHFS) aims to reduce world hunger through research that supports sustainable aquaculture and ecological health of aquatic resources. The GCAHFS also works to protect and manage health of aquatic animals, including marine mammals and endangered species, such as dolphins and sea turtles. The center supports both domestic and international projects in a wide range of natural and social science areas.
Professor, University of New Mexico
Sponsor:
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is a vibrant community of scholars with a mission to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve ecosystems that support fish, wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and engagement.
Professor, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island
Sponsor:
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a global leader in aquatic animal health, earning respect by exceeding expectations. World class faculty offer unparalleled opportunities for DVM, VMT, and graduate students, as well as interns, residents, faculty, and staff to immerse themselves in every facet of aquatic animal medicine, from catfish aquaculture in the Mississippi Delta to marine mammal and sea turtle research on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Check out their website to learn more about opportunities at Mississippi State. https://www.vetmed.msstate.edu/