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Thomas Loch is currently an Associate Professor at Michigan State University in the Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, with a joint appointment in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation. He specializes in aquatic animal health, focusing on the pathogenesis, ecology, epidemiology of infectious aquatic animal diseases, and microbiology. His research primarily addresses emerging health issues in wild and captive fish populations residing in the Great Lakes Basin, emphasizing support for fishery management agencies and aquaculture through cutting-edge research on disease prevention and control. Loch is committed to providing training and professional development opportunities for fisheries professionals, veterinary, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as international scholars from diverse backgrounds. He teaches courses such as Principles of Fish and Wildlife Diseases and Aquatic Animal Medicine Clerkship, contributing to the education of future experts in his field.
Department of Psychology