CSIC Research Professor at the IBMCP in Valencia. His fascination with plants as a factory began during his PhD characterizing the synthesis of PR proteins and more recently that of small, high-value compounds (specialized metabolism). After stays at Penn University in the US, Queens in Ontario – Canada and UC Davis in the US, AG co-leads the IBMCP Plant Genomics and Biotechnology Group. In recent years, AG has been the coordinator of large research consortia aimed at the analysis of genetic, phenotypic variability and nutritional and flavor composition (Traditom), of the adaptation response to high temperatures (Tomgen) and more recently the tomato breeding (Harnesstom) with an interest in the management of genetic resources, massive generation of information and its storage in databases (PROGRACE). Knowledge of the genetic diversity underlying the different traits is key to development of new varieties through breeding techniques, new editing technologies or through other biotechnology tools. AG is the inventor of several licensed patents and over 200 articles in SCI journals.

CSIC Scientific Researcher at the IBMCP in Valencia. Diego began
studying biofactory plants during his postdoctoral stay at the University of Wageningen (The Netherlands), and continued researching in this field upon his return to the CSIC with a Ramón y Cajal contract. Currently DO, co-leads the Plant Genomics and Biotechnology Group of the IBMCP. In recent years, DO has coordinated and/or led important research projects aimed at the improvement of biofactory plants through genetic editing techniques (Newcotiana), and the production of added value compounds for pharmaceutical, food or agronomic uses (Pharmafactory, Susphire, Pheroplus). DO’s laboratory is specialized in Plant Synthetic Biology, and was the developer of the GoldenBraid system, widely used in genetic engineering and genomic editing laboratories. DO is an inventor on several patents and has published more than 80 articles in international journals.