Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish

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-se…

News story alert!🚨 Go read "Crossover Connections: @msstate's @FAO Reference Center Supports Capacity Strengthening for Fish Innovation Lab Activity." #onehealth #endhunger gcahfs.msstate.edu/news/2024/12/c…

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 ✨🐟

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!

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/n…

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/artic…

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!

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.edu/newsroom/2024/…

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

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! #endhunger bit.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/tilapia-…

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/artic…

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/artic…

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/n…

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!

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.

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 🐟

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!

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!

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