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- Assistant Professor, Aquatic Animal Health
- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences
(334) 844-9213
tjb0089@auburn.edu
105 ARC Wet Lab Building, E.W. Shell Fisheries Center
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Education
Ph.D.South Dakota State University2016
M.S.Purdue University-Fort Wayne2011
BMSc.University of Western Ontario2008
Professional Experience
- 2021 – Present – Assistant Professor-Aquatic Animal Health, Auburn University
- 2017 – 2020 – Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences, University of Idaho
- 2016 – 2017 – Aquatic Animal Health Specialist (Fish Pathologist), Missouri Department of Conservation
Research
My aquatic animal health research program focuses on fish health and disease issues within warmwater aquaculture production systems. Using an applied approach, our lab aims to translate research findings from the bench to the production facility. Specifically, my fish health research focuses include:- Host-pathogen interactions
- Mechanisms of virulence in emerging fish pathogens and the fish immune response
- Nutritional aspects of fish health (including alternative feed ingredients and feed-based therapeutants/immunostimulants)
- Aquaculture vaccine design, optimization, and delivery strategies
- Characterization of the immune response and pathogen susceptibility in up-and-coming fish species with production potential
