Larry Hanson

Larry Hanson is a Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in aquatic animal health with a focus on channel catfish diseases. His research spans virology, bacteriology, and immunology within aquaculture systems, with particular expertise in Ictalurid herpesvirus and bacterial pathogens affecting catfish production.

His research interests encompass

• Fish virology, particularly herpesviruses in aquaculture
• Bacterial pathogens including Aeromonas hydrophila and Edwardsiella ictaluri
• Disease management strategies for commercial catfish operations
• Immunological responses in fish to viral and bacterial challenges
• International aquaculture health with recent work in Nigeria
• Emerging pathogens and disease diagnostics

Dr. Hanson's publication record shows consistent research activity since the 1980s, with recent work examining viral diversity, bacterial pathogenesis, biosecurity implementation, and economic impacts of diseases in aquaculture. His research bridges fundamental science with practical applications for disease management in commercial fish production systems.

His scientific contributions include development of diagnostic methods, characterization of fish pathogens, and international collaboration on aquaculture health management, particularly in Nigeria where he has worked on improving biosecurity practices for small-scale producers.

Dr. Hanson has mentored numerous students and collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, contributing to the advancement of aquatic animal health science through both laboratory research and field applications in commercial aquaculture settings.