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Dra. Javiera Cornejo

Director
Casa OMSA

Veterinarian and PhD, Full Professor at the University of Chile, with a solid track record in applied research on food safety and the control of residues and contaminants in foods of animal origin. She currently directs the FARMAVET and INOCUIVET laboratories, which are integrated into the country’s official food safety programs, and leads the Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Aquaculture (CASA), a collaborating center of the World Organisation for Animal Health. In addition, she actively participates in national and international regulatory bodies, representing the academic sector on Chile’s Codex Alimentarius Committee.

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Paulo Palacios

Technical Manager
Salmones Antártica by Group Nissui

Veterinarian with extensive experience in fish health and nutrition, primarily within the Chilean salmon industry. He currently serves as Technical Manager at Salmones Antártica S.A., overseeing key areas such as fish health, quality control, environmental management, and quality assurance.

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Dra. Liane Bassini

Vicepresident
Association of Veterinarians Linked to Aquaculture (MEVEA)

Researcher with expertise in genetics and genomics applied to health and productivity improvement in fish.

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Dr. Baltasar García

Senior Geneticist
BENCHMARK GENETICS CHILE

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.

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Mauricio Bravo

Nutrition Specialist
BioMar Chile