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Dra. Liane Bassini

Vicepresident
Association of Veterinarians Linked to Aquaculture (MEVEA)

Liane is a Veterinarian and PhD in Aquaculture, Vice President of the Association of Veterinary Specialists in Aquaculture (MEVEA), and a researcher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universidad San Sebastián. She has a strong professional background in genetics, selective breeding, and genomics of aquatic organisms, with a focus on species of productive relevance. Her research focuses on genetic resistance and tolerance to diseases in fish, particularly salmonids, integrating quantitative genetics and genomic analysis approaches. Throughout her career, she has participated in applied research projects aimed at strengthening fish health, productivity, and the sustainability of aquaculture systems, contributing to a deeper understanding of the biological processes underlying genetic variation and its impact on both production and conservation systems. Through a perspective that integrates science, industry, and professional association leadership, her work contributes to the development of a more robust aquaculture sector grounded in scientific evidence and the strengthening of specialized technical capacities.

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Alberto Del Pedregal V.

Strategy & Corporate Development VP
Multi X

A Business Administration graduate from the University of Chile and MBA from Columbia Business School, Alberto del Pedregal serves as Strategy and Corporate Development Deputy Manager at Multi X, leading initiatives in innovation, growth, and strategic planning.

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Dr. Tomas Perez-Acle

Vice-Rector for Research and PhD Programs
Universidad San Sebastián – Puerto Montt Campus

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.

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Cristopher Waldrop

Senior Health Scientist
Food and Drugs Administration (FDA)

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.

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Mauricio Bravo

Nutrition Specialist
BioMar Chile