Dr. Maria Rosaria Corbo is a Full Professor at the Department of Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Foggia (Foggia, Italy). Dr. Maria Rosaria Corbo’s research focuses on food science, biotechnology, starters, lactic acid and probiotics. Dr. Maria Rosaria Corbo is a co-author of approximately 131 papers published in internationally renowned journals. Dr. Maria Rosaria Corbo is a collaborator and scientific coordinator in numerous research-financed projects and a member of the expert panel evaluating European research projects. Dr. Maria Rosaria Corbo’s studies include the investigation of the function of microorganisms as important elements in the overarching field of food science.