Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a researcher in Computational Biology, a field focused on the integrated application of biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry to develop computational models aimed at understanding complex biological phenomena. Throughout his academic and scientific career, he has published nearly 70 articles in Q1-indexed journals and three book chapters, and has filed patent applications related to technologies such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, electronics, and robotics. He has also supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to the development of advanced scientific talent. He serves as Associate Editor for international scientific journals including PeerJ, PeerJ Computer Science, and Frontiers in Genetics, and regularly acts as a reviewer for high-impact journals such as PLOS ONE, PLOS Computational Biology, and Nature Communications. Dr. Pérez-Acle has led multiple research projects funded by both national and international agencies, including ANID, FONDEF, and CORFO in Chile, as well as the European Commission, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Air Force and Army research offices. He has also held senior leadership positions in major research institutions, including Director of the UC Bioinformatics Center and Executive Director of the National Laboratory for High Performance Computing (NLHPC) at the Center for Mathematical Modeling of the University of Chile. He currently serves as Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.
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Geneticist specialized in aquaculture breeding programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Animal Breeding from São Paulo State University (UNESP), with a focus on applied genomics in selection programs. He has extensive experience leading and optimizing genomic selection strategies to enhance productivity, product quality, and sustainability in aquaculture.
Senior Health Scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he works on nutrition, food safety, and risk prioritization within the Human Foods Program. He has extensive experience in food policy, regulatory development, and cross-agency coordination.
Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a computational biologist whose research focuses on the development of computational models to study complex biological phenomena through interdisciplinary approaches integrating biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. He has published nearly 70 Q1-indexed scientific articles, book chapters, and patent applications in areas such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, and robotics. He currently serves as Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.
