Dr. Alessandro Annunziato. Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Food Production Sciences (ISPA) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR). My current research focuses on conducting controlled experiments on the degradation of toxic contaminants in agri-food products and wastes. I recently completed my PhD in Soil and Food Sciences at the University of Bari Aldo Moro. My doctoral research investigated the relationship between gluten-free foods and the microbiota in celiac subjects. With four years of research experience in food microbiology, I specialize in the identification, characterization, and control of microorganisms. I am highly skilled in molecular techniques (such as PCR, NGS, and metagenomics) and in chemical and microbiological analyses to ensure reliable data. My expertise is focused on optimizing food safety and shelf-life, with the goal of contributing to innovative projects in the food industry.