• Veterinary Doctor by Alas Peruanas University – Peru (1996 – 2002).
• Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine with emphasis in Mycotoxins from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) – Brazil (2016 – 2017).
• Fellow of the Laboratory of Mycotoxicological Analysis of the UFSM (LAMIC) – Brazil (2016 – 2017).
• Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Ricardo Palma University – Peru (2021 – present).
• Publications of articles in scientific and technical journals, with focus in the field of mycotoxins.

Dr. Manuel Contreras obtained a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University, Santo Domingo (1981), a Master of Science from the Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Georgia (1991) and a diploma from the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. (ACPV) (1996)

Currently, since 2004, he has held the position of Director of Veterinary Services. Agrimprove/Special Nutrients, Miami, Florida, USA.