Keynote Presentations
The capability to manage aquaculture health issues has increased tremendously in the last few years, however the rapid growth and development of the aquaculture sector continues to generate new challenges for those involved in the sector. The misuse of certain medicines by the sector, certainly has the potential to negatively impact both human health and the environment.
Talk title: New approaches for vaccine development to reduce AMR
I am Professor of Medical Microbiology at the University of Plymouth and Chief Scientific Officer at Amprologix, an antimicrobial discovery company that I co-founded in 2018. I lead a programme of novel antibiotic discovery focused on the bacteriocins, which are gaining recognition as valid competitors for conventional antibiotics. I work with marine biologists to explore novel bacteriocins from deep-sea sponge samples.
I have a strong interest in development of vaccines for use in agriculture to reduce use of antibiotics in this sector. This work is conducted in collaboration with The Vaccine Group where we are developing vaccines for use in prevention of bacterial infection in pigs and cattle.
Talk title: Ensuring responsible use of medicines in the Trout sector
Oliver started trout farming in 1977 working for Test Valley Trout. He has been involved with the BTA board for 20 years and has represented the Table Sector, QTUK and has held the posts of vice chairman and chairman.
Oliver has been very involved in vaccine development and disease research for the industry.
