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Professor Katherine Sloman holds a professorial position at the School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. Her research focuses on the interplay between behavior and physiology in aquatic organisms, particularly fish, with emphasis on environmental impacts and welfare implications. She leads studies on ornamental fish transport welfare, carotenoid health effects, shrimp aquaculture feed attractiveness, coral reef fish community restoration, and non-invasive welfare assessment techniques.
Her work is funded by industry partners such as Mars WALTHAM and Skretting, and she collaborates with institutions like the University of North Texas and University of Exeter. She serves as Senior Editor for the Journal of Fish Biology.
Key research areas include understanding how anthropogenic factors influence aquatic organisms, developing sustainable aquaculture practices, and exploring the role of pets in healthcare environments. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and responsible consumption.
- Awards:
- Centre for Sustainable Futures Fellowship (2008)
- Fisheries Society of the British Isles Medal (2013)
- David Huxtable Prize (1997)
Grants and collaborations emphasize industry-university partnerships in aquaculture and animal welfare science. She engages in public outreach through events like the UWS Super Science Festival and has media engagements discussing ornamental fish welfare and pet-related health initiatives.
