Nofima has a new Fish Health Department Head

The Norwegian food research institute Nofima has announced the appointment of Kjetil Fyrand as its new Head of the Fish Health Department. The department has 13 researchers and is based in Ås and Tromsø.

Previously, Fyrand worked at Pharmaq, a specialist in vaccines and therapeutic solutions for aquaculture, conducting applied research and management in fish health, focusing on the development and documentation of pharmaceuticals for the global aquaculture industry.

Regarding his appointment, he said: "My motivation for joining Nofima was the opportunity to engage more broadly within fish health. Fish health is at the heart of our research—whether it involves breeding, nutrition, or production environment."

Additionally, Division Director for Aquaculture and Fyrand's new manager, Linn Anne Brunborg, noted: "Kjetil has an exciting background from the industry and is currently undertaking an industrial PhD. I am confident that he will challenge us and contribute new ideas and opportunities for the institute."

"I have had the pleasure of travelling extensively in previous roles, and I see great potential for both Nofima and Norway to make an even stronger mark internationally in aquaculture and fish health," concluded the new Head.