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PhD in Genetics and academic at the University of Chile, with a distinguished career in applied research on genetics and genomics of aquatic organisms. His work focuses on genetic improvement, disease resistance, and the application of genomic tools to support more efficient and sustainable aquaculture. He has led and contributed to numerous national and international projects, bridging science, industry, and public policy, and has made significant contributions to the strategic development of aquaculture at both national and international levels.
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Alexander Jaramillo Torres, DVM, PhD in Biological Sciences with specialization in Aquaculture from the University of Plymouth (UK), is currently Health and Food Safety Coordinator at INTESAL. With international experience in Chile, the United Kingdom, and Norway, he has led initiatives focused on antimicrobial reduction, animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and sustainability in the salmon industry.
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.
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.