Innovative disease control strategies for marine aquaculture

 

Date: January 23, 2025
Location: Online (Zoom)
Time: 3pm


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Aquaculture faces great challenges regarding control disease, particularly regarding emerging pathogens. Join us for the second EMBRC Tech Webinar, where Pantelis Katharios, CEO and founder of Aquatic Biologicals, will discuss innovative disease control strategies in marine aquaculture. Discover how Aquatic Biologicals develops autogenous vaccines to combat emerging pathogens and bacterial diseases in fish hatcheries.


Meet the Speaker


Pantelis Katharios, founder of Aquatic Biologicals and senior researcher at EMBRC's Hellenic Center for Marine Research, leads groundbreaking research on aquaculture disease control. His expertise in molecular mechanisms of pathogens and his work with autogenous vaccines exemplify the synergy between EMBRC and the private sector.


About Aquatic Biologicals
 

Aquatic Biologicals, the first marine biotech spin-off from EMBRC’s HCMR, develops custom autogenous vaccines, phage therapy products, and diagnostic services for the aquaculture industry. Their eco-friendly solutions aim to improve fish health while reducing the use of antibiotics, supporting sustainable practices in aquaculture.


What’s the EMBRC Tech Webinar:


The EMBRC Tech Webinars highlight the intersection of marine research and industry innovation, focusing on Aquaculture, Biotechnology, and Ocean Observation. These webinars showcase applied research conducted at EMBRC and explore how collaboration between academia and industry drives blue growth.

 

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