From November 20 to 22, 2024, Puerto Varas will be the venue of the International Congress on the Sustainable Management of Bacterial Diseases in Aquaculture: An Interdisciplinary Look.
This event will bring together leading world-class specialists, including three INCAR Centerand will focus on the advances and challenges for the sustainability of the global aquaculture industry, addressing key issues such as the responsible use of antibiotics and alternative strategies for the management of diseases in marine environments.
Less than a week after the event starts, new guests are confirmed. Among the last confirmed speakers is Dr. Barry Costa-Pierce, an academic at Nord University in Norway, and professor emeritus at Rhode Island University and New England University in Maine, United States. His masterful talk will address sustainable management strategies for aquaculture diseases from an interdisciplinary perspective. In addition, three researchers will participate from the INCAR Center: the Principal Investigator of the Center and Academic of UNAB, Dr. Ruben Avendaño-Herrera, who will present "Wild and non-wild type in the face of resistance and susceptibility: that is the issue"; the Assistant Investigator and Assistant Professor of the Department of Economics of the UdeC, Dr. Manuel Estay , with «Socio-economic sustainability What remains to be donated on the use of antibiotics in salmon farming?», and the Postdoctoral Investigator, Dr. María Lorena González, who will present "An answer to the microbial metabolism of marine plankton to florphenicol used in salmon farming, a microcosm approach".
“The program of this congress is a unique opportunity to enrich the global conversation on sustainable management of diseases in aquaculture,” says Rolando Ibarra, Chair of the event. “We have convened an outstanding team of experts and authorities to discuss responsible and sustainable approaches that are essential to industry.”
Organized by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Salmon Technology Institute (INTESAL)The congress will feature five keynote talks, seven thematic sessions and 37 presentations, as well as social activities and networking. Representatives of countries such as Chile, the United States, Spain, Norway and France will participate in an effort to promote a comprehensive approach that considers socio-economic, technical and regulatory aspects in the management of bacterial diseases in aquaculture. The event will take place at the Hotel Port Varas Summits.
The congress will offer a comprehensive vision of the management of bacterial diseases in aquaculture, addressing issues ranging from prevention and treatment to socio-economic and environmental implications. The latest research on biosafety, nutrition and management, as well as therapeutic alternatives to antibiotics, will be analyzed. In addition, public policies, regulations and certifications related to disease control and the prudent use of antimicrobials, with a focus on public health, food safety and sustainability of the aquaculture industry.
The meeting will be attended by leading international experts, such as Maisie Ganzler (United States), who will address sustainability in the supply chain of the aquaculture industry. Alicia Gallardo (Chile), vice president of the Committee on Standards of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and president of the Committee on Standards of Aquatic Animal Health, will contribute her experience in regulation and animal health. From Spain, Andreu Rico, specialist in aquatic ecotoxicology, will analyze the ecological risk of veterinary products used in aquaculture. Finally, Gabriel Perrón (United States) will present his research on the impact of antimicrobial resistance on human and environmental health, with an emphasis on urban environments
The event has the support of a prestigious scientific committee and the collaboration of key organizations such as FAVET, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), the Pincoy Project and INCAR, reaffirming the relevance of the meeting in the academic and professional field and is sponsored by Cargill, dsm-firmenich, FARMAVET, Benchmark Genetics and STIM.
This event is presented as a unique opportunity for knowledge sharing and collaboration among scientists, industry professionals, regulators and other key actors in the aquaculture sector. The ultimate objective is to promote the sustainability and competitiveness of aquaculture through responsible and efficient management of bacterial diseases.
The program is divided into 6 thematic sessions, 5 master lectures and a pitch session and can be consulted in: https://www.antibioticcongress.com/
