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