Research Scientist, INRAE, France (speaker for OECD CRP funding)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marc-Vandeputte
Dr. Marc VANDEPUTTE is a distinguished figure in the field of aquaculture genetics and has established himself as a leading researcher in this domain. With a career spanning over two decades, he has dedicated his efforts to the selective breeding of various fish species, including sea bass, carp, trout, and sea bream. Dr. Vandeputte's work has been conducted in close collaboration with industry partners, as well as esteemed French institutions such as Ifremer, and European research institutes and universities. In both national and European research projects, he serves as the coordinator of aquaculture research at INRAE and holds key positions within European networks related to aquaculture research infrastructures, including AQUAEXCEL and AquaIMPACT. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing the field of aquaculture genetics and improving the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture practices.