The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) is the largest Greek University exclusively dedicated to research and educational activities covering all aspects of agriculture and food sciences. AUA has an excellent research infrastructure, employing more than 500 people on a tenured position. The Faculty of Food Science, Biotechnology and Development has a staff of 68 professors and more than 150 administrative & research personnel. It is the leading Greek academic body in teaching and research activities in the field of food science and technology, including agriculture and food production, plant and animal science, genetics, microbiology, cell culture, enzyme technology and diagnostic technologies.