Daniel Benetti
Professor, Marine Biology and Ecology
Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
dbenetti@miami.edu
Dr. Benetti’s University of Miami Experimental Hatchery is a strong nutrition and biotech lab focusing on studying sustainably alternative sources of ingredients and additives for inclusion in fish diets to benefit human nutrition and health. He also conducts research on cell lines, and aims at developing cellular aquaculture, or lab-grown seafood. He also studies the vertical and horizontal contributions to gut microbiome colonization control in fish and its potential for human applications. He also has the capability of studying the contribution of wholesome seafood consumption to human health, including increased immunology, disease prevention and obesity. The benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as omega-3 and other amino-acids and nutrients contained in marine fish to human health are recognized but must be further studied to develop their full potential. In addition, we are conducting research to enhance omega-3 levels in freshwater fish, such as tilapia and catfish. To achieve this, we are conducting a global search for innovative molecules that optimize fatty acid absorption, enabling the development of more efficient and sustainable nutritional strategies.
Keywords: nutrition, cellular aquaculture, microbiome, polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3
