The Department of Health Management will be interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure-track faculty position in Aquatic Epidemiology. As part of the interview process, each candidate has been asked to present two brief seminars: one suitable for DVM/graduate students and the other presentation of their research.

 Dr. Thitiwan Patanasatienkul received her DVM and MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology from Kasetsart University, Thailand and completed her PhD in Health Management, specializing in Aquatic Epidemiology, at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Canada. 

Dr. Patanasatienkul is well versed in numerous epidemiological methods, which she applied to a wide range of species, from terrestrial to aquatic animals. Her doctoral research focused on using modelling approaches to explore interactions in aquatic host-pest systems (i.e., sea lice in wild salmon populations and tunicate invasive species in farmed mussel). She continued her career in aquatic epidemiology working as a postdoctoral fellow under the Canada Excellence Research Chair at UPEI, where she gained international experience working with different industries in Asian countries. 

Dr. Patanasatienkul adopts a research approach focused on the collaboration among industry, regulatory agencies, and academic colleagues to produce insights to inform the aquaculture and fisheries industries in their decision-making. She believes epidemiological research is a key element to support the blue economy and aims to use her expertise to improve the stewardship of aquatic resources and the sustainability of aquaculture.

RESEARCH SEMINAR:

"Epidemiological Research to Support the Blue Economy: Navigating Issues in Aquaculture"

Monday, October 25th, 2021 @ 11:00 am

AVC Learning Commons 287N

TEACHING SEMINAR:

"Application and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests in Aquatic Epidemiology"

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 @ 12:30 pm

AVC Lecture Theatre "B"

Any interested faculty/staff are invited to attend.  A copy of the candidate's CV and letter of application are available by contacting Tracy O'Flaherty (toflaherty@upei.ca)