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We are excited to host the meeting and continuing education this year! Please join your fish health colleagues to share your research and current projects in Tacoma, Washington in June. To help with your planning, please find additional information below.<\/p>\n
Early bird registration closes: May 11th<\/sup><\/strong>, 2026 Tuesday,<\/strong> June 2nd<\/sup> (full day) Full Agenda: To come<\/strong><\/p>\n Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA, 98402 – Tuesday, June 2nd<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n Pacific Northwest Perspectives on Aquatic Parasitology \u00a0<\/em>8:30am \u2013 09:00 am\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fish Parasite Identification: From Macroscopic to Histology 9:00 am \u2013 9:55 am \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Histopathology of Fish Parasites 9:55 am \u201310:05 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coffee Break\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 10:05 am \u2013 10:35 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 eDNA Surveillance of Aquatic Parasites 10:35 am \u2013 11:30 am \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Impacts of Parasites; Beyond Acute Morbidity 11:35 am \u2013 12:00 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Investigating the Impacts of Misfit Parasites: Case Study Assessing Ichthyophonus<\/em>-Associated Pre-Spawning Mortality of Yukon River Chinook salmon (Jayde Ferguson \u2013 30 min)<\/p>\n 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n 1:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Status of the Myxozoan Parasite Ceratonova shasta<\/em> in the Pacific Northwest 1:30 pm \u2013 2:25 pm \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Insights into Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae<\/em>, the Causative Agent of Proliferative Kidney Disease 2:25 pm \u2013 2:35 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coffee Break<\/strong><\/p>\n 2:35 pm \u2013 3:15 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Signs and Prevention of Marine Invertebrate Parasites and Diseases 3:15 pm \u2013 3:45 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Annelid Host Collection and Parasite Detection Michael Kent<\/strong>, Oregon State University, USA Venue: 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA<\/p>\n Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the closest airport to the meeting venue (22 miles), and various airport shuttle services are available.<\/p>\n We have reserved a block of rooms for Monday night (June 1) through Wednesday night (June 3). Occupancy may be single, double, triple or quad and all rooms, irrespective of occupancy, are at the government rate of $136 per night. The room block and rate expires on May 10, 2026. Rates are subject to a 10.4% lodging tax.<\/p>\n To reserve a room at the Hotel Murano please either click here<\/a> or call the hotel directly at 253-238-800 and refer to WFDW and Annual FHS Meeting.<\/p>\n We encourage you to take advantage of our room block at the Hotel Murano. Room rates are lower than at nearby hotels and your reservation helps us to reduce the cost of hosting a meeting, and registration costs.<\/p>\n Have a colleague in the federal government who may need a room? <\/em>Please consider offering to share a hotel room with a federal partner who might not be able to attend otherwise.<\/p>\n Important dates: Registration Fees: Regular registration (Monday evening through Thursday) provides: The only meal not included is dinner Thursday evening \u2013 this is your opportunity to explore Tacoma with old and new friends!<\/p>\n Continuing Education Workshop registration (Tuesday): To register please go to: FourWaves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Abstracts due: May 11th<\/sup><\/strong>, 2026<\/p>\n We encourage you to share your research and current projects by submitting an abstract. There will be two forums: general oral sessions (span Wednesday and Thursday) and general poster session (Wednesday evening before dinner). 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\nLate registration closes: May 26th<\/sup><\/strong>, 2026
\nAbstract submission closes: May 11th<\/sup><\/strong>, 2026
\nLodging room block ends: May 10th<\/sup><\/strong>, 2026<\/p>\nSchedule At A Glance<\/em><\/h4>\n
\n<\/strong>Continuing Education Workshop \u2013 6 credit hours
\nEvening Social \u2013 Group Discussion of unique and interesting diagnostic case studies
\nWednesday, June 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0(full day)
\n<\/strong>Contributed Papers (oral and poster)
\nStudent-early career-professional mixer session during lunch
\nEvening Awards Banquet
\nThursday, June 4th<\/sup> (full day)
\n<\/strong>Contributed Papers (oral)<\/p>\nContinuing Education Summary<\/em><\/h4>\n
\n<\/strong>The continuing education program will cover diagnostic techniques and pathology specific to aquatic parasites along with case studies showcasing parasite effects across the greater Pacific Northwest, USA. This program will include information about traditional parasite identification, histopathology of aquatic parasites; eDNA techniques specific to parasites; overview of parasite-associated mortality and morbidity in salmon; case studies of emerging parasite-associated mortality in salmon and invertebrate hosts; and an overview of shellfish parasites.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n(Michael Kent \u2013 30 min)<\/p>\n
\n(Tamsen Polley \u2013 55 min)<\/p>\n
\n(Corbin Schuster \u2013 30 min)<\/p>\n
\n(Michael Kent, Jayde Ferguson \u2013 55 min)<\/p>\n
\n(Sascha Hallett \u2013 30 min)<\/p>\n
\n(Sascha Hallett, Nilanjana Das \u2013 55 min)<\/p>\n
\n(Katherine Davis \u2013 30 min)<\/p>\n
\n(Julie Alexander, Stephen Atkinson \u2013 30 min)<\/p>\n
\nTamsen Polley<\/strong>, University of Wyoming, USA
\nCorbin Schuster<\/strong>, Oregon State University, USA
\nJayde Ferguson<\/strong>, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, USA
\nSascha Hallett<\/strong>, Oregon State University, USA
\nNilanjana Das<\/strong>, Oregon State University, USA
\nKatherine Davis<\/strong>, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, USA
\nJulie Alexander<\/strong>, Oregon State University, USA
\nStephen Atkinson<\/strong>, Oregon State University, USA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nMeeting Venue And Room Reservations<\/em><\/h4>\n
Registration<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nMay 11th<\/sup>,<\/strong>, 2026 Early bird registration closes
\nMay 26<\/strong>th<\/sup>, 2026 Late registration closes (swag not guaranteed with late registration)<\/p>\n
\nProfessional-FHS\/WFDW Conference only: Early bird: $370<\/strong>, Late: $420<\/strong>
\nProfessional-FHS\/WFDW with CE session: Early bird: $515<\/strong>, Late: $565
\n<\/strong>CE Workshop only: $145<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n– admittance to all events from Tuesday June 2nd through Thursday June 4th
\n– breakfast Tuesday-Thursday and, all morning and afternoon breaks,
\n– lunch Wednesday and Thursday,
\n– Case study social Tuesday evening (appetizers and drinks),
\n– Poster session and banquet Wednesday evening (with drinks);<\/p>\n
\nParticipation at the Continuing Education Workshop on Tuesday June 2nd is a separate fee of $145 per person. The cost covers breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch and CE materials.<\/p>\nAbstract Submission<\/em><\/h4>\n
Exploring Tacoma<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nMuseum of Glass\/Chihuly Bridge of Glass<\/a> (11 minute walk)
\nW.W. Seymour Botanical Conservancy<\/a>\/Wright Park<\/a> (20 minute walk)
\nKeys on Main<\/a> (dueling pianos) (6 min walk)
\nTacoma Comedy Club<\/a> (6 min walk)
\nIf you have access to transportation, the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium<\/a> (20 min by car) is worth a visit, too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n