Maural Sowlat

Dr. Maural Sowlat is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She works in the Aquatic Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, where she assesses fish and water samples submitted by producers to diagnose pond health issues and recommend treatments. Her research focuses on catfish diseases and strategies to improve fish health within the aquaculture industry.

Dr. Sowlat earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) from the University of Illinois in 2025 and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science from the University of Delaware in 2022. Her clinical expertise includes fish disease diagnostics and aquaculture health management, with prior experience in aquarium medicine.

Her work intersects veterinary science, aquatic health, and environmental disease prevention, contributing to advancements in aquaculture sustainability. She can be contacted at gms317@msstate.edu or via her office phone.