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Dr. Baltasar García

Senior Geneticist
BENCHMARK GENETICS CHILE

Dr. Baltasar Garcia is a geneticist specializing in aquaculture breeding programs, combining a strong academic foundation with broad experience in leading and optimizing selective breeding initiatives. He earned his Ph.D. in Genetics and Animal Breeding from São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil, where his research focused on the application of genomic tools to selection programs. He is actively involved in the development and implementation of genomic selection strategies aimed at increasing productivity, improving product quality, and strengthening sustainability in aquaculture operations. His expertise integrates advanced data analysis, quantitative genetics, and genomic technologies to support strategic decision-making, accelerate genetic gain, and enhance the competitiveness of aquaculture breeding programs in international markets.

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María Alicia Baltierra

Legal Advisor
SalmonChile

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Dr. Jurij Wacyk

Associate Professor, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences
Universidad de Chile

Leading academic and researcher in fish nutrition and physiology in aquaculture, and an Associate Professor at the Universidad de Chile. His work focuses on optimizing nutrient utilization to enhance production efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture systems.

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Morten Miller

CEO
BactiQuant - AOLAB

Morten Miller, PhD, is an entrepreneurial microbiologist and CEO with extensive experience in applied enzymatics and rapid microbiological detection technologies. As co-founder of biotechnology companies developing patented, US-EPA-verified methods for microbial quantification in water systems and indoor environments, he is the author of 30 scientific publications and holder of three international patents.

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Dr. José Luis Riveros

Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Universidad San Sebastián