Graham Rosser

Graham Rosser serves as an Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he focuses on parasitology research related to aquaculture systems. His work primarily addresses parasite challenges in the catfish aquaculture industry, which experiences significant economic losses due to various parasitic infections.

Dr. Rosser's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine Science from Mississippi State University (2017), a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the same institution (2011), and an A.A. in General Studies from Jones County Junior College (2008).

His research interests center on understanding parasite life cycles, systematics of parasitic groups, and investigating pathogenicity to hosts. Dr. Rosser specializes in myxozoans (cnidarian parasites that primarily infect fish and annelids), particularly Henneguya ictaluri which causes significant losses in the catfish aquaculture industry. His laboratory also investigates trematodes of piscivorous birds and freshwater fish, with emphasis on systematics and life cycle elucidation. This work provides essential data on parasite diversity and host specificity that informs management strategies for aquaculture operations.

Analysis of Dr. Rosser's recent publications reveals a strong focus on proliferative gill disease management in catfish aquaculture, with particular attention to Henneguya ictaluri and trematode parasites like Bolbophorus damnificus. His research spans multiple disciplines including molecular parasitology, fish pathology, and aquaculture management, with practical applications for disease control in commercial catfish production systems. His work often involves field studies in Mississippi catfish ponds combined with laboratory experiments to understand parasite development and host susceptibility.

Dr. Rosser has presented his research at numerous professional conferences including the American Fisheries Society meetings, Eastern Fish Health Workshops, and International Symposia on Aquatic Animal Health. His presentations frequently address practical management strategies for parasite control in aquaculture settings.