{"id":36314,"date":"2019-11-18T18:56:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T18:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.fisheries.org\/fhs\/?page_id=36314"},"modified":"2026-03-18T02:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T02:48:06","slug":"isaah","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/isaah\/","title":{"rendered":"ISAAH"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><\/h1>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37864 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/ISAAH-2026.Vertical-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/ISAAH-2026.Vertical-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/ISAAH-2026.Vertical-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/ISAAH-2026.Vertical-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/ISAAH-2026.Vertical-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/ISAAH-2026.Vertical-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/ISAAH-2026.Vertical-2046x2048.png 2046w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (ISAAH)<br \/>\n<em>&#8220;The Science and Practice of Fish Health and Welfare\u2014From Physiology to the Farm\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Radisson Blu Hotel\u2014Bod\u00f8, Norway<br \/>\nSeptember 21-25, 2026<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Join us for the 10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (ISAAH), the premier global forum for advancing the science and practice of aquatic animal health. The symposium brings together experts from academia, government, and industry to share new discoveries, innovative technologies, and practical solutions that promote the health and sustainability of aquatic animal populations.<\/p>\n<p>The program will feature plenary sessions, symposia, technical presentations, workshops, and networking events designed to foster collaboration and inspire new approaches to fish health and welfare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/afs\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=t45I13Y\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">IMPORTANT DATES<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Special Session\/Continuing Education\/Workshops Proposal Submission Deadline: 9 February 2026<br \/>\nAbstract Submission Deadline: 12 May 2026<br \/>\nEarly Registration Deadline: 23 June 2026<br \/>\nHotel Reservation Deadline: 23 June 2026<br \/>\nConference Dates: 21-25 September, 2026<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">HIGHLIGHTS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Scientific Program:<\/strong> Cutting-edge sessions on aquatic animal welfare, disease management, nutrition, therapeutics, and biosecurity.<br \/>\n<strong>Keynote Speakers:<\/strong> International experts offering insight into emerging issues and future directions.<br \/>\n<strong>Special Session and Workshops:<\/strong> Thematic sessions on welfare assessment, environmental stressors, and sustainable production.<br \/>\n<strong>Poster and Student Sessions:<\/strong> Opportunities for early-career scientists to showcase their work and connect with mentors.<br \/>\n<strong>Exhibition Space:<\/strong> Industry partners showcasing products, services, and innovations in aquatic animal health.<br \/>\n<strong>Tours and Continuing Education:<\/strong> Sharpen your skills and learn about the Norwegian aquaculture industry<br \/>\n<strong>Networking Events:<\/strong> Welcome reception, poster socials, and the conference banquet.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">REGISTRATION<\/h4>\n<p>Online registration opens 15 December 2025\u2014click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/afs\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=amGUk78\">here<\/a> to register!<br \/>\nEarly registration is encouraged\u2014discounts apply through <strong>[early-bird deadline]<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">Early<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Regular<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Full Registration<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4,000 NOK<br \/>\n(US$400)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4,500 NOK<br \/>\n(US$450)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Student Registration<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3,000 NOK<br \/>\n(US$300)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3,000 NOK<br \/>\n(US$300)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">One-Day Registration<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2,000 NOK<br \/>\n(US$200)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2,250 NOK<br \/>\n(US$225)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Accompanying Guest<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3,500 NOK<br \/>\n(US$350)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3,500 NOK<br \/>\n(US$350)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-3 from cache -->\n<p><strong>Full and student registration includes:<\/strong><br \/>\nAccess to all sessions, exhibit hall, conference materials, coffee breaks, meals, receptions, and the conference banquet.<br \/>\n<strong>Guest registration includes:<\/strong><br \/>\nAccess to meals, receptions, and the conference banquet only.<br \/>\nTickets for the <strong>conference banquet only<\/strong> may be purchased separately during registration<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ABSTRACT SUBMISSION<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Submission Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abstracts must be submitted electronically via the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/afs\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=t45I13Y\"><strong> ISAAH abstract submission portal<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Abstract submission deadline is <strong>12 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Abstracts should be <strong>no more than 300 words<\/strong>, written in English, and include a clear statement of objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.<\/li>\n<li>Please indicate your preference for <strong>oral<\/strong> or <strong>poster<\/strong> presentation.<\/li>\n<li>The presenting author must be registered for ISAAH.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about ISAAH-10 program development, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/isaah\/\">https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/isaah\/<\/a> or contact Esteban Soto Martinez (<a href=\"mailto:sotomartinez@ucdavis.edu\">sotomartinez@ucdavis.edu<\/a>; subject line \u201cISAAH-10 Program\u201d)<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">HOTEL AND TRAVEL<\/h4>\n<p>The conference will be held at the <strong>Radisson Blue Hotel<\/strong>, located in the heart of Bod\u00f8, Norway, within walking distance of restaurants, attractions, and transportation.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/visitbodo.com\/en\/\">Bod\u00f8 is a vibrant cultural hub in the Arctic<\/a>, a gateway to the north and all that it has to offer. Deeply connected to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnorway.com\/things-to-do\/outdoor-activities\/wildlife-safaris\/\">marine environs<\/a> and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnorway.com\/places-to-go\/northern-norway\/bodo\/european-capital-of-culture\/\">European Capital of Culture<\/a>, Bod\u00f8 is at the crossroads of nature and metropolitan life. Whether it\u2019s fishing, hiking, Arctic cuisine, indigenous culture, midnight sun or the northern lights, there is something to inspire everyone in Bod\u00f8. Bod\u00f8 is also home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnorway.com\/listings\/salmon-center-bod%C3%B8-learn-about-norwegian-aquaculture\/180883\/\">Salmon Center<\/a>, an interactive display center where you can learn about the Norwegian aquaculture industry and its importance to the local community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Rate:<\/strong> 1,290\/1,490 NOK (US$129-149) per night (single\/double occupancy), includes breakfast<br \/>\n<strong>Booking Deadline:<\/strong> 23 June 2026 but attendees are encouraged to make their reservations early, as September is a busy month for tourism and business in Bod\u00f8! If necessary, reservations can be cancelled up to 7 days prior to arrival, so be sure to reserve your accommodations now!<\/p>\n<p>To reserve your room:<br \/>\nMake your reservation at the discounted rate directly using the Radisson Hotels ISAAH-10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radissonhotels.com\/en-us\/booking\/search-results?placeId=ChIJffFjW_UQ30URUzxdspNbeI4&amp;checkInDate=2026-09-21&amp;checkOutDate=2026-09-25&amp;adults[]=1&amp;children[]=0&amp;aoc[]=&amp;searchType=pac&amp;promotionCode=NO048859&amp;voucher=&amp;brands=&amp;brandFirst=rdb\">registration page.<\/a><br \/>\nOr call +47 7551 9000 and mention \u201cInternational Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (ISAAH)\u201d to receive the discounted rate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting There:<\/strong><br \/>\nNearest Airport\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avinor.no\/en\/airport\/bodo\/\">Bodo Airport<\/a> (BOO)\u20141.7 km\/1 mile from venue<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avinor.no\/en\/airport\/bodo\/info\/public-transportation\/\">Public Transportation\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avinor.no\/en\/airport\/bodo\/info\/Taxi\/\">Taxi Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>\nGain visibility and connect with aquatic health professionals by becoming a conference sponsor or exhibitor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jesse Trushenski, Fish Health Section President<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:jesse.trushenski@nordly.no\">jesse.trushenski@nordly.no<\/a> (subject line: \u201cISAAH-10\u201d) <strong>Phone:<\/strong> +1 618-559-9397 (voice\/text\/WhatsApp)<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Previous ISAAH<\/h5>\n<p>Every four years, the Fish Health Section of the American Fisheries Society (FHS) expands its annual meeting by inviting international participation in the form of The <strong>International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (ISAAH)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The symposium is broad in scientific scope, geographic range, and impact to the aquatic animal health community worldwide. Previous meetings have drawn aquatic animal health professional from across the globe. The inaugural ISAAH took place in 1988 on the west coast of North America in Vancouver, Canada. Subsequent meetings have all taken place in the US until the meeting in 2018 which was held on the east coast of Canada in Prince Edward Island.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2022 ISAAH, September 5\u20138, Santiago, Chile\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/01\/ISAAH9-Program-8.29.22.pdf\">Meeting program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>2018 ISAAH, September 2\u20136, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/isaah\/\">Meeting website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/11\/8-30-18-oral-presentations-searchable-pdf-final1.pdf\">Presentation abstracts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/11\/poster-session-final-for-website.pdf\">Poster abstracts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>2014 ISAAH, August 31 \u2013 September 4, 2014, Portland, Oregon, USA\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/03\/ISAAH-7-program.pdf\">Meeting program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org\/fhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/03\/ArtCompetition.pdf\">Art competition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>2010, ISAAH, September 5\u20139, Tampa, Florida, USA\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aquaticpath.phhp.ufl.edu\/isaah6-old\/schedule.html\">Meeting website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (ISAAH) &#8220;The Science and Practice of Fish Health and Welfare\u2014From Physiology to the Farm\u201d Radisson Blu Hotel\u2014Bod\u00f8, Norway September 21-25, 2026 Join us for the 10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (ISAAH), the premier global forum for advancing the science and practice of aquatic animal health. 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