Rana Joins Hatchery Team

Gyanu Rana has joined Louisiana Sea Grant as a research associate at the Michael C. Voisin Oyster Hatchery. Born and raised in Tilottama-14, a municipality in the southwest of Nepal, she completed her Bachelor of Agriculture Science from Tribhuvan University in Paklihawa, Nepal. In December of 2023, Rana earned her master’s degree in aquaculture and aquatic sciences at Kentucky State University (KSU).

Working as a graduate research assistant at KSU, she gained hands-on experience with Pacific white shrimp, olive flounder and other finfish production, brackish water aquaponics and aquaculture water quality.

“Working as a research associate with the oyster hatchery is a great opportunity to apply my experiences and knowledge to contribute to the growth of the hatchery,” Rana said. “I am excited to learn more about oysters and obtain new skills in the process.”