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Dr. José Manuel Yáñez

Dean FAVET
Universidad de Chile

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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Daniel Carcajona

Business Development Manager
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS Enterprise)

Aquaculture business development and innovation specialist, with solid experience in environmental management, fish health, and collaborative projects.

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Morten Miller

CEO
BactiQuant - AOLAB

Morten Miller, PhD, is an entrepreneurial microbiologist and CEO with extensive experience in applied enzymatics and rapid microbiological detection technologies. As co-founder of biotechnology companies developing patented, US-EPA-verified methods for microbial quantification in water systems and indoor environments, he is the author of 30 scientific publications and holder of three international patents.

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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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Jimmy K. Larsen

Founder & CEO
JIMCO A/S

Executive and entrepreneur specialized in air purification and environmental disinfection technologies applied to industrial environments.