Advancing Aquaculture Health Research: A Collaborative Workshop

As a global authority on animal health, WOAH works to ensure the health of animals and their environments across the world, recognising that animal health impacts everyone’s health. To achieve this, the Organisation recognises the crucial role of research and collaboration in advancing animal health and welfare globally.

In collaboration with STAR-IDAZ, WOAH is co-hosting a two-day workshop on advancing research in aquaculture health, with an emphasis on finfish. With key contributions from several sponsors such as the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, this event aligns with Activity 4.5 of WOAH’s Aquatic Animal Health Strategy.

Bringing together global aquaculture stakeholders—including researchers, funders, and industry leaders—the workshop aims to identify top research priorities that will deliver lasting benefits for managing aquatic animal diseases worldwide, particularly those that will have an impact on international standards.

Participation to this workshop is by invitation only. Selected participants will receive registration details by email.

Agenda

Following opening remarks by Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran, WOAH’s Director General, experts from the Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission and Reference Centres will address key challenges in aquatic health.

An overview of the current research landscape will then set the stage for an interactive workshop series, focusing on research needs in control strategies, diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics. Through dynamic sessions, panel discussions and breakout workshops, participants will identify a list of innovative research priorities and practical solutions to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of global aquaculture.