Liliana Ferrão

Experienced aquaculture professional with a strong academic background in fish production and disease management. Holds a Master's degree in Aquaculture Science and Technology from JCU and is currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Health Management in Aquaculture from Ghent University (Erasmus Programm). Developed valuable expertise while working at IDEPA in Mozambique, contributing to the advancement of aquaculture development and regulatory frameworks.

• MSc Thesis, Parasitic Pathogens in Aquacultured Flatfishes: Immunological Aspects, Department of Pathobiology, University of Copenhagen, 02/01/25, 09/01/23, Investigated parasitic infections in halibut aquaculture. Performed histological and immunological assessments of infected fish tissues.
• Research Internship, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Universidad de Murcia, Spain, 03/01/23, 06/01/23, Studied the effect of haemolymph extraction on immunity parameters of Atlantic Blue Crab. Applied immunological techniques: phagocytosis assays, ROS detection, lysozyme activity. Conducted biochemical assays and spectrophotometric analysis.
• Research Internship, Marine and Aquaculture Research Facility (MARF), James Cook University, Australia, 07/01/19, 10/01/19, Developed advanced reproductive techniques for barramundi. Managed freshwater and saltwater recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Collected biometric data and mucus samples for reproductive health assessment.