Nicolás Mucci

DVM, MSc

Clonargen Biotech, Argentina

Academic Background

Veterinarian (DVM), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata. 1992–1998.
Magister Scientiae in Animal Production, Unidad Integrada, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata – INTA Balcarce, Reproductive Biotechnology area. 2001–2003. Thesis: “Effect of serum or albumin on the viability of in vitro-produced bovine embryos after freezing or vitrification”.

Academic Activity and Human Resources Training

Visiting Professor at Universidad del Salvador, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias.
Head of Practical Work (Profesor Jefe de Trabajos Prácticos) at Universidad Nacional de San Martín, in the course Cloning and Genetic Improvement, Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús, Bachelor’s Degree in Agrobiotechnology. 2018–2025.
Teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at universities in Argentina, Mexico and Ecuador, on topics related to reproductive biotechnologies, molecular biology, cloning, in vitro embryo production and high-risk neonatology.
Director, co-director and committee member of undergraduate and postgraduate theses in areas related to reproductive biotechnology, in vitro embryo production, cloning, animal reproduction and characterization of placentas from equine clones.
Involved in training professionals in in vitro embryo production, bovine embryo transfer, nuclear transfer cloning and equine ICSI.

Awards, Distinctions and Recognitions

Recognized for work related to the production of the world’s first bitransgenic bovine capable of producing humanized milk.
Bernardo Houssay Award 2012 for the work “Production of humanized cow’s milk”.
INNOVAR 2011 Award, “INNOVAR MAYOR” category, and 1st Prize INNOVAR 2011, “Applied Research” category, for the project “Production of humanized cow’s milk”.
La Nación–Banco Galicia Gold Award 2011 and La Nación–Banco Galicia Award for Agricultural Excellence 2011, “Best Research Work” category.
Distinctions and recognitions granted by INTA, the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of Argentina and local legislative bodies for scientific developments in animal biotechnology.

Scientific Output, Research and Patents

Author and co-author of scientific publications in national and international journals, focusing on reproductive biotechnology, in vitro embryo production, cryopreservation, cloning, transgenesis, gene editing and high-risk neonatology.
Participation in research projects related to gene editing in plants and animals, genomics and biotechnology applied to animal breeding, production of genetically modified cattle, transgenesis and cloning.
Participation in national and international congresses, seminars and symposia, including presentations on cloning, nuclear transfer, CRISPR/Cas9, embryo production, equine cloning and biotechnologies applied to animal reproduction.
Author and co-author of books, manuals and technical materials on biotechnology applied to animal reproduction and breeding, nuclear transfer, transgenesis, in vitro production and cryopreservation of embryos.
Participation in patent applications related to bitransgenic cattle, humanized milk and the expression of human lysozyme and lactoferrin in the bovine mammary gland.

Professional Experience

General Manager and Scientific-Technical Director of the Clonargen Biotech Equine Cloning Center. 2019 to present. Responsible for the overall restructuring of the laboratory and the management of a Comprehensive Commercial Equine Cloning Center.
Coordination of work areas and professional teams, development of protocols, establishment of strategic agreements and fine-tuning of procedures related to equine cloning.
Associate Researcher at the Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Embryo Production Laboratory, Crest View Genetics Argentina. 20112019.
Permanent staff researcher at INTA, Animal Production Area, specializing in Reproductive Biotechnology. 2005–2019.
Experience in in vitro production of bovine, ovine and caprine embryos; nuclear transfer cloning in cattle, goats and horses; cryopreservation of embryos and oocytes; embryo transfer; neonatal management of high-risk calves; transgenesis and gene editing.
International training in equine cloning, CRISPR gene editing, in vitro embryo production and molecular biology applied to embryo production systems in Canada, the United States, France and Spain.

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