Dr. Oystein Evensen, former Vice-President, Research & Development, for a leading company in the field of aquatic animal health, currently works as a professor at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science. He is known internationally for his expertise and knowledge in fundamental and applied issues related to vaccine development and applications.

Dr. Edward Donaldson is a Scientist Emeritus at the West Vancouver Laboratory as well as Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He has extensive expertise related to problems in the application of physiology and endocrinology in fisheries and aquaculture.

Dr. Pascal Dubreuil, today a professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal, has broad knowledge in growth physiology and endocrinology of domestic animals and controlled pharmaceutical delivery.

Dr. Larry Hammell is an AVC Fish Health Coordinator and Associate Professor at the Department of Health Management of the University of Prince Edward Island. He is also a research specialist in aquaculture health and production management, clinical epidemiology, clinical trials, disease monitoring and diagnostic test evaluations.

Dr. Atle Lillehaug is a Research Officer at the Department of Wildlife Diseases, Department of Immunoprophylaxis of the National Veterinary Institute in Oslo, Norway. He is currently involved in animal health issues related to the poultry industry and is also recognized for his experience in fish health, in particular the development and delivery of vaccines.

Dr. Ewen Mclean is the Director of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Aquaculture Center, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. He has impressive experience in fundamental and applied aquaculture research and remains a leading expert in the oral delivery of bioactive compounds to aquatic species.