[1] He is also known for his studies in the field of microbiology which produced the discovery of certain steroid-conversion processes in microorganisms.

[1] In 1940, he launched a scientific journal on microbiology, namely Annali di Microbiologia.

[1] He was the major political supporter of the International Laboratory of Genetics and Biophysics (ILGB) that was founded in Naples in 1962.

[3][8] He proposed that the ministry should be institutionalized in order to make it more effective in coordinating research activities.

[9] However, this proposal led to severe criticisms due to power struggle among the ministers.