AFS Fish Health Section

Happy #FishHealthFriday!🦠🔬🐟 No article today, but instead we’re announcing the return of the AFS FHS Summer Seminar series! This seminar series is a wonderful opportunity for students and early career professionals to showcase their work to the fish health community.

We are still seeking nominations!! Info within!!

Information about the requirements of each position can be found in the section bylaws: units.fisheries.org/fhs/about/by-l… A follow-up Call for Nominations with further details will be distributed with the AFS-FHS Monthly Newsletter this week.

All nominees must be Fish Health Section members in good-standing, and please see our bylaws for other position-specific requirements! Nominations will be accepted through July 12th and can be sent to Dr. Tim Bruce (tjb0089@auburn.edu)

This year we are seeking nominations for the following positions: Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Professional Standards Committee Nominating and Balloting Committee Policy/Position Development Committee

Have you or a member you know been wondering how to become more involved with the AFS FHS? Here is your opportunity! FHS election season is upon us and volunteering your time by filling one of the five vacant positions is an excellent way to support the section. More below!🐟

This is the last seminar of the summer, but stay in touch with us to learn more about seminars next summer! Interested in joining the section? Check us out: units.fisheries.org/fhs/

As always, thank you to the sponsor of the seminar, the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine!

Join us today at 12 PM CST for the final installation of the Summer Seminar Series! This afternoon we’ll be hearing from Dr. Shona Whyte from the University of Prince Edward Island and the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. More below!

@mjohg2414 Congratulations!!!!

Next is the S.F. Snieszko Distinguished Service Award. This is awarded to honor individuals for outstanding accomplishments in the field of aquatic animal health. This year we awarded this to two incredible researchers, Dr. Al Camus and Dr. Matt Griffin!

Yesterday was a very exciting day for the section as we welcomed our new president Wade Cavender, extended our sincerest thank you to outgoing president Dr. Anita Kelly, and also presented awards to some of our incredible section members. More below!

@aquabeens1 Congratulations!!!!

This year, we had two awardees. First, is Dr. Ben LaFrentz for his outstanding contributions and discoveries that have greatly increased global understanding of columnaris disease. Read the paper that redefines the etiologies behind the disease here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

For more info about the FHS, including how to join, our mission, and section leadership, visit our website: units.fisheries.org/fhs/

On behalf of the section, thank you Dr. Griffin and Dr. Camus. Your past and ongoing contributions to this field are truly incredible, and we are so grateful to have you both in the section as mentors, researchers, and friends. Congratulations!!!🎉