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Aquaculture Engineer and PhD in Biology, Full Professor at Universidad Andrés Bello, with a recognized track record in applied research in aquaculture health. He has led the Laboratory of Aquatic Organism Pathology and Aquaculture Biotechnology for more than a decade and is a Principal Investigator at the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR). His work focuses on aquatic animal diseases, bacterial pathology, responsible use of antimicrobials, and the development of biotechnological tools and vaccines, and he is an international reference in bacterial diseases of fish. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the INCAR² Applied Research Center, where he leads the fish diseases and antimicrobial resistance research line.
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Specialist in microbiology and molecular genetics, with a focus on diagnostics, genetic sequencing, and scientific advisory for industry.
Joachim has been General Manager of Cermaq Chile since June 2024, after previously serving as Commercial and Supply Chain Manager within the company. He brings over 30 years of experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry, with a strong track record at leading companies such as Mowi and AquaChile, and having also served as General Manager of Friosur. He holds a degree in Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from the University of Stirling, Scotland.
A professional specialized in aquaculture health and nutrition, with experience in the design and implementation of integrated health strategies for salmon farming. She currently serves as BioFarm Health Manager at BioMar Chile, where she leads initiatives focused on disease prevention, optimization of productive performance, and health sustainability, integrating applied science, innovation, and production operations.
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.