Advances in Aquatic Animal Immunology and Vaccine Development for Disease Prevention
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Vaccines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 748
Special Issue Editor
Interests: research on immunological mechanisms and vaccine immunology in aquatic animals; construction of vaccine delivery systems and development of novel immune adjuvants
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aquatic animal health is crucial not only for sustainable aquaculture and biodiversity, but also for global food security and public health. Aquatic animals, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, are susceptible to a wide range of infectious diseases that can lead to significant economic losses and ecological disruptions. Moreover, some aquatic pathogens pose zoonotic risks, threatening human health. Understanding the immune mechanisms of aquatic animals and developing effective vaccines are essential steps toward mitigating these risks and promoting sustainable aquaculture practices.
This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and short communications that focus on the following topics:
- Mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity in aquatic animals;
- Novel vaccine development and delivery systems for aquatic animals;
- Immune responses to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in aquatic species;
- One Health approaches to aquatic animal vaccination and disease prevention;
- Innovative strategies for vaccine storage, distribution, and administration in aquaculture settings.
We encourage submissions that provide new insights, methodologies, or applications in the field of aquatic animal immunology and vaccinology. Both fundamental and applied research studies are welcome, as are comprehensive reviews that synthesize current knowledge and identify future directions.
By focusing on aquatic animals, this Special Issue aims to address the unique challenges and opportunities in this field, contributing to the development of effective vaccination strategies that minimize disease outbreaks, improve animal health, and protect human populations from zoonotic diseases.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and to the opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research in this vital area.
Dr. Xiaohong Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquatic animal immunity
- fish vaccines
- crustacean and mollusk disease prevention
- immune modulation in aquatic species
- novel vaccine delivery systems in aquaculture
- zoonotic disease prevention in aquatic animals
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