Andrew P Desbois

Aquaculture microbiology | fish pathogens | antimicrobial resistance
Snr Lecturer, Institute of Aquaculture (University of Stirling)

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Aquaculture UK moves to Glasgow (SEC) for the first time (16-17 June). You can register for free here: https://t.co/JZhE8y1b0D

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The Institute for Aquaculture is holding a hybrid event to mark International Women's Day, with three inspirational #aquaculture researchers on Wednesday 18 March at 9.30-10.30 am (UK). Register here: https://t.co/RpklVPUgLW

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Two fully funded #PhD studentships @StirUni in #Aquaculture (UK fees only - does not cover international fees, sadly). Less than 2 weeks to apply Full details in links below. Please RT. https://t.co/6bSYbiAxLm
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New stage musical on Antimicrobial Resistance #AMR, the discovery of antibiotics and Sir Alexander Fleming, featuring docs, nurses and researchers (incl. a colleague😀 ). Starts 28 March, full details & London tickets below https://t.co/UrGFiZVE1d

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The Institute of Aquaculture @StirUni offers excellent study (undergrad, masters, research degree) & CPD training opportunities. As we open our on-campus National Aquaculture Technology & Innovation Hub facilities, there's no better time to join us! https://t.co/zYEvQ23PiQ

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Excellent leadership team catch up today for the IMPACT AMR Network, working to prioritise interventions that mitigate #AMR. Funded by @UKRI_News (2024-2028). Read more and sign up for the newsletter to stay updated with activities here https://t.co/W9TyEmf2Z0

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#Aquaculture needs special consideration when preparing National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR). Here's why. For more info, see our article: https://t.co/xZlhHMipsW

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The AMAST Network on antimicrobial resistance in UK Agrifood (https://t.co/bqfEJMBQpg) will host a transdisciplinary workshop for Early Career Researchers & Professionals on 3-5 March (Newcastle, UK): 25 funded spaces available, apply here by 16 Jan https://t.co/ZSzwdR7gLz

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Latest article out now demonstrates the importance of validating alternative models if using them to assess virulence of bacterial pathogens. Output from an incoming @EUErasmusPlus visit to @StirUni. #Galleria #aquaculture #OpenAccess https://t.co/qTSDPCElzR

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Our @UKRI_News funded 'AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary' Network (#AMAST) has made great progress this year. Find out more at our dedicated website. We work with stakeholders in UK #agrifood to deliver UK National Action Plan on AMR objectives https://t.co/2RF11IHsZR

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This year, we published this article on novel #Aeromonas species from aquatic animals in Turkey. I look forward to advancing this collaboration with @sa_izzet & colleagues in 2026 and sharing more new findings soon @MDPIOpenAccess #aquaculture https://t.co/3wVXrNDA6K

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If you want to know a little more about National Action Plans for Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) and how they affect #aquaculture, take a look at our recent #OpenAccess article https://t.co/AyoHaWFP57

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The AMAST (AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary) Network website holds our outputs so far including our Launch Report and a report on further reducing AMU in pigs. #AMAST is funded by
@UKRI_News as part of the UK National Action Plan on AMR https://t.co/umdNvglKnh

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Here's a @WorldFishCenter blog that describes our recent stakeholder workshop & other activities in Malaysia as part of the @UKRI_News funded WAVES project which seeks to improve sustainability and resilience of #mollusc #aquaculture in SE Asia https://t.co/wqzOFbOObN

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It was #graduation last week @StirUni where the fine achievements of our students were recognised. Great to see so many faces from the Institute of #Aquaculture in the official pics - MScs and PhDs in particular https://t.co/FDGqtEibgT

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Record low in UK of sales of veterinary antibiotics, with antibiotic use in Scottish salmon way down and below sector targets https://t.co/3mI57raULz

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New article just out. Results from a UK-Algeria research collaboration on marine #actinomycetes https://t.co/ZuUncT0Qys

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Lots of people's work activities are influenced by National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance #AMR - some examples below. For more information, see https://t.co/AyoHaWFhfz #OpenAccess #aquaculture

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The intensive teaching for our first diagnosis module kicked off this morning for students on our MSc Aquatic Pathobiology and MSc Aquatic Veterinary Studies programmes. Details for our #Aquaculture MSc courses @StirUni can be found here https://t.co/5XyIzqvKJz

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New article just out: "National Action Plans for Antimicrobial Resistance: What are they and how do they affect #aquaculture?" #AMR #OpenAccess https://t.co/AyoHaWFhfz