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Alex Romero

Full Professor
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Universidad Austral de Chile

Dr. Alex Romero is a biochemist and holds a PhD in Science with a specialization in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Universidad Austral de Chile. His scientific work has focused on understanding the defense mechanisms of fish and how these responses are modulated by stress stimuli and pathogen infections. He currently leads the Laboratory of Immunology and Stress in Aquatic Organisms at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of Universidad Austral de Chile and serves as an Associate Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR²). In recent years, his research has focused on the development and scientific validation, both in vitro and in vivo, of natural-origin additives as non-pharmacological alternatives to improve fish health and production performance. His work also involves the identification of novel therapeutic targets for disease treatment, as well as the study of immunomodulation and mucosal defense mechanisms in salmonids.

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Daniel Carcajona

Business Development Manager
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS Enterprise)

Aquaculture business development and innovation specialist, with solid experience in environmental management, fish health, and collaborative projects.

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Gerardo Balbontín Fox

CEO
Blumar

Senior executive with extensive experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry. He has held top leadership positions in major salmon farming companies, focusing on corporate strategy, operational efficiency, sustainability, and governance. His career has been marked by driving organizational transformation, strengthening international market positioning, and navigating complex regulatory and competitive environments.

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Alejandro Barrientos

Head of the Aquaculture Division
Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Jorge Torres

Business Development Director LATAM & NA
Veramaris