Simon MacKenzie

Professor Simon MacKenzie is a faculty member at the University of Stirling, serving as Professor and Head of the Institute of Aquaculture. His research focuses on integrating behavioral ecology, immunity, and bioinformatics to improve aquaculture health. He employs advanced '-omics' techniques including proteomics, transcriptomics, and microbiome analysis to study immune system evolution and environmental stress impacts.

Research interests include:

• Host-parasite interactions in marine species
• Thermal modulation of immune responses
• Microbiome dynamics in aquaculture systems
• Behavioral and physiological stress responses

Recent work emphasizes microbiome changes during infections, thermal delousing effects, and the impact of dietary components on fish health. Over 120 publications showcase multidisciplinary approaches combining experimentation and computational modeling. No awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Leveraging his role as department head, he oversees research initiatives addressing global aquaculture challenges such as disease management and environmental sustainability. Collaborative projects explore innovative solutions for improving fish health through integrative systems biology approaches.