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Gael Kurath's Retirement Party

September 2024 (approx.)

Detailed Description

This is Gael Kurath at her retirement party. Viruses and infectious diseases are natural components of every ecosystem. In aquatic ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV) is a significant viral pathogen of many salmonid fish populations. Gael studies IHNV molecular biology, pathogenesis, field ecology, and evolution to contribute to understanding and management of viral disease in salmon and trout.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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