Contact details
- Email aoife.ong@stir.ac.uk
About me
Geared towards improving industry sustainability, my PhD explores the underlying mechanisms behind Complex Gill Disease resistance in farmed Atlantic Salmon.
In partnership with Benchmark Genetics and using cutting-edge molecular techniques, this project aims to identify clear patterns of pathology in relation to the genetic backgrounds of fish. I aim to assess this in conjunction with gill physiology and broader environmental factors.
This research addresses some fundamental questions concerning gill health, which, if answered, would be a crucial step towards overcoming relevant and pressing challenges faced by the aquaculture industry.