MARÍA ARÁNTZAZU AGUINAGA CASAÑAS (PhD) is a Research Manager at DMC Research Center in Granada. She completed her PhD in Biological Sciences in 2010, a Master's in Agricultural Biology and Aquaculture in 2007, and a BSc in Biological Sciences in 2005, all from the University of Granada. With a career spanning over 15 years, her focus has been on livestock gut health, nutrient absorption, and the reduction of antibiotics. At DMC, she oversees research projects and is involved in new product development. Previously, she worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology in Germany, concentrating on methane emissions and lipid metabolism. Her research contributions include participation in more than 12 R&D projects and authorship of more than 27 peer-reviewed publications, with topics covering natural antimicrobials and advancements in animal nutrition.