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Using Fish to Mitigate Malnutrition: Research to Test Innovative, Sustainable Approaches
Watch the recording of the Fish Innovation Lab's virtual side event during the 2021 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.
Fisheries Need Stronger Role in Food Policy and Food Security Planning
Fish Innovation Lab Deputy Director Elin Torell joins "The Leading Voices in Food" podcast at Duke University's World Food Policy Center to discuss the importance of recognizing fish in international food policy and development funding.
MSU-based Fish Innovation Lab awards $1.15 million in new grants, addresses global food security through improved aquaculture and fisheries
Building on the Fish Innovation Lab’s existing portfolio of 13 research-for-development projects worldwide, the newly awarded $1.15 million supports six projects spanning aquaculture and fisheries activities along the fish value chain in Bangladesh…
Free Online Course Explains the Role of Gender in Agricultural Development
A new online course developed for the Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab and featuring work from the Fish Innovation Lab introduces participants to the important role gender plays in agricultural development, including aquaculture and fisheries…
Fish4Zambia Team Presents at 2021 Women and Gender in International Development Conference
Fish4Zambia team members Kathleen Ragsdale, Pamela Marinda, Mary Read-Wahidi, Lauren Pincus, Elin Torell, and Robert Kolbila presented a poster at the 2021 Women and Gender in International Development Conference held virtually from February 23-26,…
Meet the Risk Mitigation Specialist: Stephen Reichley
I wish people more fully understood the health benefits of eating fish and fish products for everyone – men, women, pregnant or nursing women, and children.
Meet the Grants and Contracts Specialist: Jared Dees
"We can help overcome these challenges by not only assisting in the creation of farms for resources, such as fish, but also educating populations on the benefits of fish nutrients."
More Bites of Fish Recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
Seafoods are nutrient-dense and recommended across the life course by the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. However, current dietary intakes are well below the recommended levels.
2020 Research Results from the Fish Innovation Lab
“Some of our proudest accomplishments this year are the impressive results from our Quick Start projects, results that are informing further research and development with partner institutions, government officials, and other groups in the zones of…
Aquaculture and Public Health in Nigeria
“Through this project, I worked with people from diverse fields—economists, fish experts, nutritionists, and environmental health professionals from Nigeria and around the world. I enjoyed interacting with the people whose lives are impacted by a…