ASSOC. PROF. DR. MARINA HASSAN
CONTACT
Office : +(609) 668 3949
Mobile : +(6011) 1299 8950
Fax : +(609) 668 3390
Email : marina@umt.edu.my
FIELD
Veterinary
EXPERTISE
Parasitology and Pathology
SPECIALISATION
- Fish Parasitology
- Fish Histopathology
PUBLICATION
ASSOC. PROF. DR. MARINA HASSAN
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
My main research interest is in fish health, focusing on fish and crustacean parasite, pathology and management. More specifically, I am interested in understanding the diseases of wild and farmed fish /crustacean by studying the interactions between pathogen and host, and pathogenesis. I am also interested on the stress response to environmental and aquaculture related stressors such as changes in water parameters (salinity and temperature) and handling. My basic approach to this research is the use of techniques including histopathology and molecular diagnostic tools. In the field of parasitology, I am currently working on the taxonomy and life cycle of Acanthocephalan from freshwater fish in Kenyir Lake, Terengganu. As a researcher in fish health, I use my knowledge and expertise to help the aquaculture industry by developing products based on natural resources for fish treatment. Currently, I am collaborating with other researchers on developing products for the health improvement of fish and shellfish. I have developed an antiparasite and wound healing treatment from Melaleuca cajuputi extraction. I am currently also looking into the effect of Cymbopogon on freshwater prawn health. Recently, I developed three products namely LeucaFeed, LeucaFix and LeucaDrops. The recent research on Melaleuca and Cymbopogon is still ongoing on fish, shrimp and freshwater prawn health.
RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT
POSITION
IN-CHARGE SCOPE
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Malaysia Association of Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Association Malaysia
NETWORKING & RESEARCH COLLABORATION
- Airlangga University, Indonesia
- Murdoch University, Australia
- Prince Songkla University, Thailand
- Research Institute for Coastal Aquaculture Indonesia (RICA) Indonesia
- Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
EDITORIAL / ASSOCIATE EDITORIAL MEMBERSHIP
- Editorial Board of Journal of Fisheries Science
- Editorial Board of Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health
- Reviewer board of International Journal of Veterinary Science & Reasearch
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
- Fellow – Malaysia Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP)
- Member of working committee (Ad-Hoc) parasite in fish and fishery by-products under advisor committee of Food Regulations 1985.