Yun-Tzu Huang

PhD Student - Biological Sciences (Fish Health and Nutrition)

Member of the Fish Health and Nutrition research team

Research topic: Evaluating the Microbiome Homeostasis in Gut Health and Immunity for Thriving Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) – MIGHT “Y” Shrimp

Director of Studies: Dr Mark Rawling

2^nd Supervisor: Professor Daniel Merrifield

3^rd Supervisor: Dr Andrew Foey

Shrimp farming plays a vital role in global food security, providing a major source of high quality animal protein and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. As one of the most extensively farmed and traded seafood commodities, shrimp contributes substantially to the global aquaculture economy. However, the industry faces growing challenges from disease outbreaks, environmental stressors, and the overuse of antibiotics. These issues highlight the urgent need for sustainable health management strategies. This research aims to address these challenges by investigating the shrimp microbiome and its role in enhancing disease resistance and overall productivity, ultimately contributing to the development of microbiome-informed farming practices for a more sustainable shrimp aquaculture sector.