Funded by @usaid, managed by @msstate GCAHFS, and working to alleviate poverty and improve nutrition through reliable and inclusive provision of aquatic foods.
In December, our research teams led by @cornellvet, @KmfriResearch, and @ILRI trained smallholder fish farmers on disease monitoring, biosecurity, and improved management practices to mitigate losses and boost productivity in Kenya to #endhunger! biznakenya.com/aquaculture-s…
ALT a class room full of aquaculture producers learning biosecurity practices
Season’s Greetings from the Fish Innovation Lab! Our office will be closed December 21–January 1. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season and a very happy new year! We look forward to engaging with you in 2025 ✨🐟
ALT Floral image with text that reads "Season's Greetings"
Shout out to Andrew Wamukota, one of our Africa Regional Coordinators, who is representing us at #AFRAQ2024 organized by the World Aquaculture Society. Our regional coordinators are crucial for the success of Innovation Labs as we work to #endhunger!
ALT Andrew Wamukota presenting at Aquaculture Africa 2024 about the Fish Innovation Lab.
ALT Andrew Wamukota speaking at Aquaculture Africa 2024.
What’s that in your inbox?🕵️♂️ It’s the 2024 November edition of the Fish Innovation Lab newsletter! As we wrap up the year, there is much to celebrate, including World Fisheries Day today! Read more about our new activities and latest developments!🐟mailchi.mp/633b9ac198a8/news…
ALT A picture of a fish in the ocean along with the caption, "News from the Fish Innovation Lab: Happy World Fisheries Day! Learn about how the Fish Innovation Lab supports sustainable fisheries, receive director news, and much more in this month’s newsletter!"
Our director, Mark Lawrence, will serve as the next vice chair of the @FeedTheFuture Innovation Lab council, advocating for Feed the Future research programs and supporting Innovation Labs in their efforts to #EndHunger 🤝🌍
Learn more: msstate.edu/newsroom/article…
ALT Dr. Mark Lawrence and Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Sarder observe three men holding a large broodstock carp in an aquaculture tank at a fish hatchery in Bangladesh
Our Asia Regional Coordinator, Dr. M. Gulam Hussain, is representing us at a seminar organized by Savor International Limited to be held on Nov. 8 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. You don't want to miss Dr. Hussain's presentation on sustainable fisheries and mariculture!
ALT A poster showing five speakers for the seminar. These speakers are Captian Ataur Rahman, Dr. Mohammed Nazir Hossain, Commodore Syed Ariful Islam, Dr. M. Gulam Hussain, and Rear Admiral Md. Khurshed Alam Mphil.
Congrats to the Cryogenic Sperm Banking team on their new peer-reviewed journal article in Aquaculture Research! Read the abstract and find the full publication here👇to learn more! fishinnovationlab.msstate.ed…
ALT Figure 4 shows equilibration and post-thaw motility of sperm of C. idella equilibrated at four different periods.
Calling all 2024 Borlaug Dialogue participants!📣 Come and stop by our booth to learn more about how we are tackling one of the world’s biggest concerns, food insecurity! #endhunger
ALT a large globe with the words "World Food Prize Foundation" written across it
ALT the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security booth at the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue
Are you joining ag pioneers to advance #foodsecurity at the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue? Come find us at booth 23 to learn more about how we are using sustainable methods & innovative research to reduce world hunger & improve aquatic animal health! #endhungerbit.ly/2vWAUbQ
Did you know that Dr. M. Gulam Hussain, one of our Asia Regional Coordinators, will have a new book coming out in 2025? You don't want to miss getting a copy of Tilapia Farming: Breeding Plans, Mass Seed Production, and Aquaculture Technologies!
shop.elsevier.com/books/tila…
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Allen from @MSU_CFR on receiving the prestigious Ralph E. Powe Excellence in Research Award, which is the highest research award at @msstate! We are proud to have him as a part of our team!
Check out this article: msstate.edu/newsroom/article…
ALT Honoring Mississippi State’s 2024 Ralph E. Powe Research Excellence Award winner Peter Allen, holding the award, are, from left, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan, Vice President for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Keith Coble, and MSU President Mark E. Keenum. Allen is a professor in MSU’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture who is an internationally recognized researcher in fish physiological ecology. (Photo by Jonah Holland)
Our six new activities are underway, and we look forward to seeing them improve aquaculture & fishery systems in Asia & Africa to ultimately #endhunger! One activity is scaling fish powder in Zambia, led by @MSU_SSRC's Kathleen Ragsdale.👇
Read it here: msstate.edu/newsroom/article…
ALT A woman in Zambia demonstrates how to dry fish. (Photo by Agness Chileya)
Newsletter alert!🚨You don't want to miss hearing about our recent events, especially our August 22 celebration with special guest Dr. Robert Bertram, Chief Scientist in the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security at @USAID. Read it all here: mailchi.mp/f5c250c3d7bb/news…
ALT A picture of Dr. Robert Bertram with the caption, "Learn about the Fish Innovation Lab’s recent events, read executive summaries, and see team member updates in the September 2024 newsletter!"
Congrats to Dr. M. Gulam Hussain, one of our Asia regional coordinators! He was recently honored for his contributions to fish genetics by the Eon Group of Industries during its 24th Foundation Day. We are proud to have him on our team as we work to #endhunger!
ALT Dr. M. Gulam Hussain receiving his award at the 24th Foundation Day by the Eon Group of Industries in Bangladesh
ALT a picture of Dr. M. Gulam Hussain's award recognizing his intellectual contributions to fish genetics
Congrats to our Fisheries Advisor Dr. Karen Kent on her new role as Director of International Programs for the @universityofri Coastal Resources Center!🎉 With Kent's extensive experience in international development programs, her knowledge & leadership will be of great value.
ALT a photo of Dr. Karen Kent with the ocean in the background
Our Africa Regional Coordinators are representing the Fish Innovation Lab at #AFSForum2024 this week! From the @FeedtheFuture Innovation Lab Council side event to the @USAID booth, they're highlighting the benefits of aquatic food systems in the fight to #EndHunger 🐟
ALT A group of panelists, including Fish Innovation Lab Africa Regional Coordinator Sunil Siriwardena, during the Feed the Future Innovation Lab Council side event on "Socio-Technical Scaling for Transformative Action"
ALT Fish Innovation Lab Africa Regional Coordinators Andrew Wamukota (left) and Sunil Siriwardena (right) stand in front of an Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 banner
ALT Fish Innovation Lab Africa Regional Coordinator Andrew Wamukota talks with a participant at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 Summit
ALT Fish Innovation Lab Africa Regional Coordinator Sunil Siriwardena talks with a participant at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 Summit
Our esteemed guests from @USAID were able to visit the MAFES H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center Aquaculture Facility during their visit last week. Peter Allen showcased the facility alongside @FishVetReichley. Thanks to USAID funding, the Fish Innovation Lab can help #endhunger!
ALT Pictured from left, Peter Allen, Robert Bertram, Tyrell Kahan, Daniel Gustafson, and Stephen Reichley at the MAFES H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center Aquaculture Facility. (Photo by Tom Thompson)
ALT Pictured from left, Peter Allen, Robert Bertram, and Daniel Gustafson at the MAFES H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center Aquaculture Facility. (Photo by Tom Thompson)
ALT Aquaculture tanks lined up under an outdoor covering at the MAFES H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center Aquaculture Facility while guests milled around. (Photo by Tom Thompson)
ALT Aquaculture tanks are lined up under an outdoor covering at the MAFES H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center Aquaculture Facility while guests look inside. (Photo by Tom Thompson)
Don’t miss this side event at next week’s Africa Food Systems Forum Annual Summit, including Fish Innovation Lab Africa Regional Coordinator Sunil Siriwardena!
📢 Are you attending the #AFS Forum 2024 Annual Summit in #Rwanda?
Please join the Feed the Future Innovation Lab Council on SEPT. 2 @ 8am in Room MH1 for our Side Event titled, "Socio-technical Scaling for Transformative Action"
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Last week, we had the pleasure of leading a celebration event at @msstate_vetmed. Thank you to all our distinguished guests and speakers who participated in person and online! If you missed the event, watch the event here, starting at 22:21. vimeo.com/983292316@MSU_DAFVM
ALT Dr. Robert Bertram shaking Dr. Mark Lawrence's hand
ALT Dr. Mark E. Keenum speaking during the Fish Innovation Lab event on August 22, 2024
ALT A group of panelists discussed various topics concerning aquaculture and fisheries thanks to both the knowledge that came out of the Fish Innovation Lab activities as well as from being experts in their various fields.
ALT a group photo that includes Drs. Stephen Reichley, Keith Coble, Julie Jordan, Tyrell Kahan, Robert Bertram, Mark Lawrence, and David Shaw