The application of nanopore technology for the rapid detection and characterization of pathogenic organisms in enhancement hatcheries

BCSRIF Project Summary

Species Group: Pacific Salmon
Location: Campbell River
Partners: None listed
Organization: BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences Society
Session(s): Fish Health
Presentation Date(s): December 11, 2025
Speakers: Ahmed Siah
Abstract:
The recipient aims to validate Nanopore technology as a rapid and broad-range tool for detecting salmon pathogens from biological and environmental samples from hatcheries. The technology will be applied to screen broodstock examine pathogen sources and their distribution in hatchery systems and identify/characterize the agent(s) associated with disease occurrences.