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!
Alin Casado Zelaya is a professional with solid experience in animal health, functional nutrition, and health management in aquaculture, with a strong focus on salmon farming and the integration of evidence-based solutions. In her role as BioFarm Health Manager at BioMar Chile, she leads the development and implementation of health strategies that combine nutrition, monitoring, production management, and data-driven decision-making, contributing to improved productive performance and the sustainability of farming systems. Her work focuses on the prevention and control of health challenges, the strengthening of animal welfare, and the reduction of reactive treatments, promoting a comprehensive approach that links research, technological innovation, and on-site application. Throughout her career, she has actively participated in knowledge transfer processes between science and industry, collaborating with technical teams, producers, and stakeholders across the aquaculture ecosystem. Within the context of the AQUASUR International Congress, her participation provides an applied perspective from health and nutritional management, contributing to the discussion on how disruptive technologies, analytics, and information integration can transform aquaculture production toward more efficient, responsible, and sustainable models.
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Senior executive with more than two decades of experience leading commercial and strategic operations in the global aquaculture and fisheries industry. She is recognized for building strategic partnerships, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and managing multicultural teams.
Veterinarian with more than 25 years of experience in the Chilean salmon farming industry, with a professional background spanning fish health, production, nutrition, and product development for aquaculture. He has held both technical and commercial roles in international companies such as DSM Nutritional Products, Hendrix Genetics, and Corbion, leading initiatives related to nutrition, pigmentation, and market development across Latin America. He is the author of scientific publications and a frequent speaker at technical meetings and conferences within the aquaculture sector across several countries in the region.
Aquaculture R&D executive and expert, with extensive experience in salmon farming, genetics, and technical management.
Dr. Alex Romero is a Biochemist and PhD in Science with a specialization in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Universidad Austral de Chile. He currently leads the Laboratory of Immunology and Stress in Aquatic Organisms at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and is an Associate Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR²). His research focuses on fish defense mechanisms against stress and pathogen infections, as well as the development of natural additives to improve fish health and resilience.
