Roberto Defez
Agricultural Biotech · CNR Naples
Roberto Defez is a senior researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources of the CNR in Naples. He specializes in agricultural biotechnology, particularly the use of genetic engineering to improve crop resilience and nutrition. A prominent voice in the Italian debate on GMOs, Defez advocates for evidence-based policy in agriculture. At The Future of Science, he discussed how biotechnology can contribute to food security and sustainable agriculture.