Grace Ramena Source Confirmed

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Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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3 h-index 13 pubs 47 cited

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Grace Ramena's research investigates the health and nutritional aspects of aquatic species, with a particular focus on channel catfish and shrimp. Her work has explored the impact of different iron formulations in catfish diets, examining their effects on anemia prevention, as well as potential damage to the liver and intestine, while noting no significant impact on growth performance. Ramena has also reviewed strategies for enriching Artemia, focusing on nutritional enhancements and fatty acid profiles for aquatic species. Her recent publications include investigations into the pathobiology of Edwardsiella piscicida septicemia in largemouth bass and the modulation of gut microbiome and immune gene expression in post-larval Litopenaeus vannamei through the use of probiotics and immunostimulants.

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h-index: 3
Publications: 13
Citations: 47

Selected Publications

Artemia Enrichment Strategies: A Comprehensive Review of Nutritional Enhancements With Emphasis on Fatty Acid Profiles in Aquatic Species (2025) DOI
Effect of Probiotics and Immunostimulant on Gut Microbiome and Immune Response in Post Larval Litopenaeus Vannamei (2025) DOI
Investigation of the Pathobiology of Edwardsiella piscicida—Septicemia in Largemouth Bass (2025) DOI
<scp>Plasma and tissue transferrin and ferritin</scp>, <scp>and gene expression of ferritin</scp>, <scp>transferrin</scp>, <scp>and transferrin receptors</scp> I <scp>and II in channel</scp><scp>catfish</scp><i>Ictalurus punctatus</i><scp>fed diets with different concentrations of inorganic or organic iron</scp> (2024) DOI
Elevated concentrations of organic and inorganic forms of iron in plant-based diets for channel catfish prevent anemia but damage liver and intestine, respectively, without impacting growth performance (2023) DOI
Elevated concentrations of organic and inorganic forms of iron in plant-based diets for channel catfish prevent anemia but damage liver and intestine, respectively, without impacting growth performance (2022) DOI
Advances in Intracellular Calcium Signaling Reveal Untapped Targets for Cancer Therapy (2021) DOI
Fluorescent aptamers for detection and treatment of pathogenic bacteria and cancer (2021) DOI

ARA Academy 2023 ARA Fellow

Dr. Ramena's research develops enzybiotics therapeutics and probiotics to combat fish bacterial infections and optimize aquaculture practices. She also collaborates on precision oncology research using zebrafish models for lung cancer brain metastases. With over 20 years of experience, she serves as an AFS-FHS Certified Aquatic Animal Health Inspector and provides extension services to fish producers across Arkansas.

Policy Impact

Develops therapeutics and diagnostics protecting Arkansas's aquaculture industry while providing extension services directly to fish producers across the state.