The COMUNIDAD project is pleased to introduce Dr. Álvaro León Gaitán Bustamante, a distinguished expert in coffee science and Director of CENICAFÉ, Colombia’s National Coffee Research Center.

With a PhD in Plant Pathology from Cornell University and extensive experience in coffee crop health and disease management, Dr. Gaitán has been at the forefront of research aimed at improving productivity, sustainability, and resilience in coffee cultivation—especially in the face of climate change. Under his leadership, Cenicafé continues to drive cutting-edge research to support Colombian coffee growers, ensuring the long-term quality and sustainability of the country’s coffee industry.

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