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Leveraging Economics to Reduce Foodborne Illness: A Profile of Dr. Madan Dey

Madan Dey, an agricultural economist, performs experiments and analyses to better understand consumer behavior and aims to improve the livelihood of farmers around the world.

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MSU’s Research Week Highlights Global Aquatic Research

During Mississippi State University’s Research Week, Mark Lawrence, director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish, discussed the global aquatic research taking place under the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security, which was…

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Forty Years of Aquaculture Management in the Dagupan City Estuary, Philippines [video lecture]

Watch the seminar given by Michael Rice, of the University of Rhode Island, on the Mississippi State University campus. Rice reviews 40 years of aquaculture management in the Dagupan City estuary, Philippines, for environmental, economic, and social…

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Meet the Communications Specialist: Alaina Dismukes

Meet Alaina Dismukes, the Fish Innovation Lab's communications specialist. "I believe the way to solving big problems like food insecurity starts by making sure everyone has a seat at the table."

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FishFirst! Zambia Research Scholars Present Posters at 2022 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium

Ania Issac and Makayla Smith, two MSU undergraduate research scholars, presented posters of FishFirst! Zambia research at the 2022 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium held at Mississippi State University.

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Meet the West Africa Specialist: Karen Kent

Meet Karen Kent, the Fish Innovation Lab's West Africa specialist. "The majority of my professional life has been spent living and working in Africa," she said. "My current interests include small-scale fisheries governance and cross-sectoral…

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Meet the Productivity Frontier Specialist: Peter Allen

Meet Peter Allen, the Fish Innovation Lab's productivity frontier specialist. "Through the Fish Innovation Lab, I am able to increase local capacity for research, production, and conservation, which leads to food security, improved quality of life,…

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Confronting Hidden Hunger: How Fish Can Fill Health Gaps Around the World [video lecture]

In Lora Iannotti’s seminar on hidden hunger, she addresses food security from her perspective as the nutrition specialist for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish. She dives into the topics of global nutrition and the great potential fish has…

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Fish Innovation Lab Overview Video

In this video, learn about the Fish Innovation Lab's work to alleviate poverty and improve nutrition in vulnerable populations through reliable and inclusive provision of fish.

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MSU Feed the Future projects gain global attention at Borlaug International Dialogue

A virtual side event at this year’s Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue has brought global attention to Fish Innovation Lab projects led by Mississippi State researchers.