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!
Jurij Wacyk is a leading academic and researcher in fish nutrition and physiology in aquaculture, with a solid scientific background focused on understanding how farmed fish utilize and metabolize nutrients more efficiently, integrating productivity, animal health, and sustainability. He is an Associate Professor at the Universidad de Chile and holds specialized training in fish nutrition, further strengthened by a PhD in fish physiology from the University of Idaho (United States), where he conducted research in nutrigenomics under the supervision of Dr. Ronald Hardy, focusing on amino acid metabolism in trout. His work combines traditional experimental approaches with molecular tools to assess the effects of different protein sources, antinutritional factors, and plant-based extracts—both terrestrial and marine—on productive performance and the function of key organs such as the liver and intestine. Throughout his career, he has conducted applied research across a wide range of aquaculture species, including salmonids (trout and salmon), tilapia, red and golden conger eel, halibut, and yellowtail, contributing relevant scientific evidence for the development of more efficient, functional, and sustainable aquafeeds. He currently serves as Director of the Department of Animal Production, Principal Investigator of the Animal Nutrition Laboratory (LABNA), Director of CRIA—an integrated collaborative research initiative—and researcher at CASA, playing a key role in strengthening the link between science, innovation, and aquaculture production.
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Ignacio Fernández Ruiz is the Director General of ProChile, with over 25 years of experience in the public sector and international economic relations. He holds a Law degree from the University of Chile and a Master’s in International Economic Policy from the University of Sheffield. He has held several positions within the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations and ProChile, both in Chile and abroad.
Public Accountant from Universidad Andrés Bello and holds a Master’s degree in Science and Innovation Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. He currently serves as Regional Deputy Director of CORFO Los Lagos, where he supports initiatives related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development. He has more than two decades of experience in public administration and productive development, having held positions in SENCE, the Regional Government of Los Lagos, Chilean Customs, and Fundación Chinquihue.
