FISH HEALTH RESEARCH

Science that Strengthens Aquaculture

At RPC, our fish health research team conducts hypothesis-driven, project-based research while working closely with our clients to advance their research goals in aquatic animal health.

From characterizing the molecular biology of aquatic pathogens to understanding how hosts respond under disease mitigatiosn strategies, our investigations push the boundaries of fish health science. We provide specialized services in microbial culture, experimental design, and advanced statistical analysis to support studies on disease resistance and vaccine efficacy.

Leveraging innovative molecular tools, including eDNA metabarcoding and microbial community profiling, we employ the Illumina MiSeq Next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform to investigate ecological biodiversity and responses to anthropogenic stressors.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

• Characterization of aquatic pathogens by genomic and protein methods

• In vivo disease challenge model experience with ISAV, Renibacterium salmoninarum, Moritella viscosa,Tenacibaculum spp., and Aeromonas salmonicida.

• Proof-of-concept vaccine development – antigen preparation

• Specific antibody ELISA testing

• ISAV segment phylogenetic analysis

• NGS environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding analysis- ecosystem biodiversity

• Gene expression studies in fish with real-time PCR assays

• Photoperiod and Hormonal manipulation of broodstock

• Effluent disinfection efficacy studies of aquatic biocontainment facilities