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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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Aquaculture R&D executive and expert, with extensive experience in salmon farming, genetics, and technical management.
Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Aquaculture from the University of Stirling (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), a Diploma in Financial Aquaculture from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico, and a B.Sc. in Oceanography from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexico. Since joining the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1996, he has led sustainable aquaculture development initiatives in more than 45 countries. He currently serves as Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer at the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Santiago, Chile, where he promotes innovative policies and solutions to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the sector in the region.