Professor Dr. Kristina Sundell

Biography

Kristina Sundell is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in the field of fish physiology and biochemistry. With an extensive background in aquatic animal health and welfare, her research focuses on the effects of environmental stressors and nutritional strategies on fish, particularly salmonids. Sundell has contributed significantly to the understanding of mucin production in relation to salmon diseases and the physiological responses of fish to various handling and rearing conditions. Her work encompasses a wide range of topics, including dietary impacts on growth and health, the development of sustainable aquaculture practices, and the role of molecular mechanisms in fish stress responses. She is also involved in interdisciplinary research initiatives aimed at improving aquaculture systems and promoting fish welfare.

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