Stephen Reichley

Dr. Stephen Reichley is an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medical Science from Mississippi State University (2017), a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University (2013), and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine from the University of Findlay (2009).

Dr. Reichley's research focuses on aquatic animal health with emphasis on:

• Pathogen detection and characterization in aquaculture systems
• Molecular epidemiology of bacterial and parasitic diseases
• Genomic analysis of emerging fish pathogens
• Disease susceptibility in commercial fish species
• Environmental factors influencing aquatic disease transmission

His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in molecular diagnostics and genomic characterization of pathogens affecting commercial aquaculture, particularly in catfish, trout, and marine species. Research frequently employs qPCR assays, high-throughput sequencing, and experimental challenge models to study disease mechanisms.

Dr. Reichley maintains active participation in scientific conferences, including presentations at the International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health and Eastern Fish Health Workshop. Current research includes microbial community analysis in aquaculture facilities and investigations into Edwardsiella pathogen dynamics.