Below is a list of researchers at the University of Guelph that focus (at least partially) on aquaculture. Their research is divided into three fields below, although many overlap. Scroll down to see more info and please contact them if you would like to collaborate.
Fish Genetics & Health | Fish Nutrition & Physiology | Wild Fish & Environment |
Marcia Chiasson | Andy Turko | Bob Hanner |
Roy Danzmann | David Huyben | Elizabeth Boulding |
John Lumsden | Dominique Bureau | Jennifer Silver |
Niel Karrow | Nick Bernier | Neil Rooney |
Wael Ahmed | Rich Moccia | Sarah Alderman |
Rob McLaughlin |
Fish Genetics & Health
Dr. Marcia Chiasson
Fish physiology, genetics, and animal health. Manager of the Ontario Aquaculture Research Centre (OARC).
For more, visit Marcia Chiasson.
Dr. Roy Danzmann (Emeritus)
Developmental and physiological genetics of salmonid fishes.
For more, visit Roy Danzmann.
Dr. Niel Karrow
Innate immunoregulation, immunotoxicology and immunogenetics of mammals and fish.
For more, visit Niel Karrow.
Dr. John Lumsden
Aquatic animal health, pathology, veterinarian, innate immunity, and regeneration and proteomics in teleosts and corals.
For more, visit John Lumsden.
Dr. Wael Ahmed
Mechanical engineering, flow analysis of water, and thermo-fluid analysis or mechanical systems.
For more, visit Wael Ahmed.
Fish Nutrition & Physiology
Dr. Andy Turko
Respiratory and conservation physiology of fishes in changing environments.
For more, visit Andy Turko.
Dr. David Huyben
Aquaculture production, gene expression, fish microbiome, and fish nutrition.
For more, visit David Huyben.
Dr. Dominique Bureau
Aquaculture production, fish nutrition, fish physiology, and aquaculture management.
For more, visit Dominique Bureau.
Dr. Nick Bernier
Marine and freshwater biology, fish physiology, and environmental stressors on fish growth and development.
For more, visit Nick Bernier.
Prof. Rich Moccia (Emeritus)
Aquaculture production, fish physiology, water quality and fisheries science.
For more, visit Rich Moccia.
Dr. Rob McLaughlin (Emeritus)
Agricultural practices on stream fishes, animal behaviour, biodiversity, and animal physiology.
For more, visit Rob McLaughlin.
Wild Fish & Environment
Dr. Bob Hanner
Species identification using DNA barcoding (e.g. seafood fraud) and monitoring environmental impacts of aquaculture using environmental DNA (eDNA).
For more, visit Bob Hanner.
Dr. Elizabeth Boulding
Environmental impacts on genetic adaptation of wild fish populations and genomic selection for traits in Atlantic salmon.
For more, visit Elizabeth Boulding.
Dr. Jennifer Silver
Fisheries, aquaculture, coastal communities, international ocean governance, Indigenous fishing rights, and technology in environmental governance.
For more, visit Jennifer Silver.
Dr. Neil Rooney
Environmental impacts of aquaculture, biodiversity assessment of wild fish and invertebrates, and food web stability.
For more, visit Neil Rooney.
Dr. Sarah Alderman
Effects of environmental stressors on neural, endocrine, and cardiac systems of fish.
For more, visit Sarah Alderman.