Research facilities
DTU Aqua has facilities for experimental research into fish and shellfish diseases.
Fish and Shellfish Diseases
DTU Aqua’s research into health and diseases in fish and shellfish focuses on supporting the prevention and control of diseases in fish, bivalves and crustaceans
The research area conducts research on host-pathogen interactions, disease prophylaxis and pathogen characterization. The group gives research-based advice and is at the forefront on the development of diagnostic tools and preventive measures of diseases in fish, bivalves and crustaceans.
Furthermore, DTU Aqua is appointed as the European Union reference laboratory for fish and crustacean diseases and is the WOAH reference laboratory for the fish disease viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS). WOAH is the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Research Leader
Britt Bang Jensen Head of Section Mobile: 9351 8948 abrj@aqua.dtu.dk