Identification
Personal identification
- Full name
- ANA RAQUEL MENDES FERREIRA MONTEIRO DE MADUREIRA
Citation names
- Madureira, Ana Raquel
- Madureira, Raquel
- Madureira, Ana
Author identifiers
- Ciência ID
- 1C14-25F8-CC07
- ORCID iD
- 0000-0001-6596-1927
Websites
- https://www.cbqf.esb.ucp.pt/en/cbqf-fermentation-solutions (Professional)
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ (Professional)
Knowledge fields
- Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology - Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology
- Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Microbiology
- Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Fermentation
Languages
Language | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Listening | Peer-review |
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French | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) | |
English | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | |
Spanish; Castilian | Intermediate (B1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) |
Education
Degree | Classification | |
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2012/05/01 - 2017/01/01
Concluded
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Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (Pós-doutoramento)
Major in Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2005 - 2010
Concluded
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Biotechnology (Doutoramento)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
"Use of whey protein matrices as food vectors for probiotic bacteria" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Aprovado |
1998 - 2002
Concluded
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Microbiologia (Licenciatura)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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Affiliation
Science
Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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2011/05 - Current | Auxiliary Researcher (Research) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
2017 - 2018 | Researcher (Research) | Amyris Inc, United States |
2011 - 2017 | Postdoc (Research) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
2013 - 2013 | Visiting Researcher (Research) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
Universidad de Buenos Aires Departamento de Industrias, Argentina (...) |
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2013 - 2013 | Visiting Researcher (Research) | Universidad de Buenos Aires Departamento de Industrias, Argentina |
2013 - 2013 | Visiting Researcher (Research) | Universidade de Vigo - Campus Ourense, Spain |
2010 - 2011 | Postdoc (Research) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
2005/04 - 2010/09 | Researcher (Research) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
2002/09 - 2005/03 | Research Assistant (Research) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
Teaching in Higher Education
Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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2017 - Current | Invited Assistant Professor (University Teacher) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
2014 - 2017 | Invited Assistant Professor (University Teacher) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
2010 - 2012 | Invited Assistant Professor (University Teacher) | Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal |
Positions / Appointments
Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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2024/09/01 - Current | Consultant | Presans Consulting Firm, France |
2020 - Current | Leader of the thematic line Biotech Innovation and Tech Transfer | Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal |
Others
Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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2017 - Current | EIT Food IVZW as an independent expert, "Food4Health", a specific Call for Proposal co-sponsored by EIT Food and EIT Health - Using indicators to influence consumer behaviour and prevent | EIT Food iVZW, Belgium |
2017 - Current | Eureka expert services | Eurostars, Belgium |
2019 - 2020 | Reviewer of EiTFood Call 2020/ 2021 Panel of Circular Economy | EIT Food iVZW, Belgium |
Projects
Grant
Designation | Funders | |
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2018/06/01 - 2021/05/31 | FRUITIFY - Use of blueberry juice as a nutraceutical strategy targeting gut dysbiosis to prevent the progression from prediabetes
to diabetes
PTDC/SAU-NUT/31712/2017
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2012/03 - 2015/05 | NANODAIRY - NANOparticles as Delivery systems of bioactive polyphenolic compounds to DAIRY matrices: evaluation of stability, bioavailability and toxicity. | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
Contract
Designation | Funders | |
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2024/09/01 - Current | Therm4Skin – Bem-Estar Sem Pausa
PL23-00053
Principal investigator
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Ongoing
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2007/07/01 - Current | PROBIOCAPS - tailored microencaPsulation technology foR prOBIOtic baCteriA: Production, stability and functionality enhancementS
in various carriers
Researcher
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Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia |
2000/12/01 - Current | MICROCHEESE: Micro-sstructure of portuguese cheeses.
Research Fellow
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Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia |
2021/01/01 - 2025/12/31 | Centro de Biotecnologia e Quimica Fina
LA/P/0076/2020
UID/Multi/50016/2019
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
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2018/01/01 - 2022/12/31 | Alchemy
PT2020/POCI27578
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Amyris Inc, United States |
UK Research and Innovation
Ongoing
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2018/06/01 - 2021/05/31 | Use of blueberry juice as a nutraceutical strategy aimed at intestinal dysbiosis to prevent the evolution of pre-diabetes
to diabetes
PTDC/SAU-NUT/31712/2017
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
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2020 - 2021 | AmyrisHandCare-Covid2019 Development of microbiome friendly hand sanitizers
POCI-01-02B7-FEDER-062592
Principal investigator
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2017/01/01 - 2020/12/31 | Multipurpose strategies for the enhancement of a wide range of agroforestry and fisheries by-products: A step forward in the
creation of an integrated biorefinery
SAICTPAC/0040/2015
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal Universidade do Minho, Portugal Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
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2017 - 2020 | MOBFOOD Mobilizing scientific and technological knowledge in response to the agrifood market challenges
24524
Researcher
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Concluded
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2017 - 2020 | Morepep - Valorization of animal by-products with the development of valuable and sustainable peptides
PDR2020-101-030775
Principal investigator
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2016/05/01 - 2019/12/31 | Development of BIONANmaterials for antimicrobial coating of metal and stone exterior sculptures
PTDC/EPH-PAT/6281/2014
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2016/05/01 - 2019/10/31 | Desenvolvimento de filmes orais contendo compostos bioativos nanoencapsulados
PTDC/BBB-NAN/3249/2014
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
Instituto Nacional de Engenharia Biomédica, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2017/03/01 - 2019/02/28 | MultiBioRefinery: Multi-purpose strategies for broadband agro-forest and fisheries by-products valorisation: a step forward
for a truly integrated biorefinery
SAICTPAC/0040/2015
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal Universidade Nova de Lisboa Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2011/05/01 - 2017/02/20 | EVALUATION OF STABILITY AND TOXICITY OF NANOPARTICLES AS DELIVERY SYSTEMS OF BIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN DAIRY PRODUCTS
SFRH/BPD/71391/2010
Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2012/03/01 - 2015/05/31 | NANOLÁCTEO - NANOparticulos as vehicles of transport of polyphenolic compounds for LÁCTEas matrices: evaluation of the stability,
bioavailability and toxicity.
PTDC/AGR-ALI/117808/2010
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Portugal Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2007/07/01 - 2010/12/31 | PROBIOCAPS - Tecnologia de microencapsulação adaptada para bactérias probióticas: produção e melhoramento da estabilidade
e funcionalidade em diferentes vectores
PTDC/AGR-ALI/71051/2006
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2005/04/01 - 2009/11/30 | USE OF WHEY PROTEIN MATRICES AS FOOD VECTORS FOR PROBIOTIC BACTERIA
SFRH/BD/18500/2004
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2005/06/01 - 2008/11/30 | MILKFILM - desenvolvimento e caracterização de revestimentos e filmes bioactivos de proteínas de leite
POCI/CVT/60372/2004
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
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2000/10/01 - 2003 | PROCHEESE: PRObiotic CHE from whEy with in Situ-Generated Exopolysaccharide
Research Fellow
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UK Research and Innovation
Concluded
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Other
Designation | Funders | |
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2017 - Current | AMYRISValue
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Researcher
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2022/01/01 - 2023/12/31 | Changes in oral, skin and gut microbiome mediated by radiotherapy and their potential roles in the prognosis of radiotherapy
induced Dermatitis and oral mucositis: Cohort study (RADBIOME).
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior Politécnica de Saúde Porto, Portugal |
Ongoing
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Outputs
Publications
Book |
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Book chapter |
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Conference abstract |
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Conference paper |
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Conference poster |
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Journal article |
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Thesis / Dissertation |
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Translation |
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Intellectual property
Patent |
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Other
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Activities
Supervision
Thesis Title Role |
Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization |
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2021 - Current | Production of postbiotics for food industry applications
Supervisor
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2021 - Current | Development of cosmetic formulations based in sugarcane hemicellulose
Co-supervisor
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2020 - Current | 2020 Supervision of the Master Program of Daniela Pedro with the title “Business plan for Polyphenols as an ingredient for
the Cosmetic industry” in Oporto Business School.
Co-supervisor
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2020 - Current | 'Interactions of the skin microbiota with the host and their importance in the development of microbiome friendly cosmetic
products'
Supervisor
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2017 - Current | • Co-supervision of Doctoral Scholarship of Nádia Silva with the title: “Exploring new sustainable solutions based on chitosan
and cellulose nanocrystals towards preventive conservation of cultural heritage” in Biotechnology School.
Co-supervisor
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2017 - Current | • Co-supervision of Doctoral Scholarship of Ricardo Gomez Garcia with the title: “Functional ingredients from valorization
of melon (Cucumis melo L.) by-products: production, bioactivity and potential application” in Biotechnology School.
Co-supervisor
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2014 - Current | • Co-supervision of Doctoral Scholarship of Pedro Castro with the title: “Development of oral strips incorporated with caffeine
nanoparticles” in Biotechnology School.
Co-supervisor
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2014 - Current | Extraction of collagen from cod skins
Co-supervisor
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2013 - Current | Valorisation of rooster combs by extraction of collagen and hyaluronic acid and development of biomedical products
Co-supervisor
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2012 - Current | Formulation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles against Helicobacter pylori
Co-supervisor
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2011 - Current | Formulation and characterization of polyphenol loaded nanoparticles. Studies on their viability and stability
Co-supervisor
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2022/01/01 - 2026/12/31 | The role of gut microbiome in the senolytic activity of natural compounds explored for prevention of age-related intestinal
inflammation
Supervisor
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Biotecnologia (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2020/02/01 - 2023/05/31 | Models for skin microbiota studies as tools for cosmetic and skincare products.
Supervisor
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Biotecnologia (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2020/02/01 - 2023/05/30 | In vitro models of GIT and microbiome as tools for the development of animal and human food products
Supervisor
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Biotecnologia (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2022/01/01 - 2022/12/31 | Production of postbiotics for cosmetic applications
Supervisor
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Engenharia Biomédica (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2022 - 2022 | Development of Cosmetic Formulations Based on Hemicellulose from Sugarcane Bagasse
Co-supervisor
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Engenharia Biomédica (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2022 - 2022 | Sustainable Postbiotics for Cosmetic and Skincare Applications
Supervisor
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Engenharia Biomédica (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2020/09/01 - 2021/05/31 | ''Interactions of the skin microbiota with the host and their importance in the development of microbiome friendly cosmetic
products'.'
Supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2019/09/01 - 2020/05/31 | Business plan for Polyphenols as an ingredient for the Cosmetic industry
Co-supervisor
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Gestão (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Católica Porto Business School, Portugal
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2018/09/01 - 2019/05/31 | Business plan for Polyphenols as an ingredient for the Food industry
Supervisor
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2019 - 2019 | AN INTEGRATED VALORIZATION OF GRAPE STALKS FOR PRODUCTION OF VALUE-ADDED COMPOUNDS. CASE STUDY OF THE PRODUCTION OF SUGARS
FOR SECOND GENERATION ETHANOL BIOREFENERIES
Supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2019 - 2019 | THE EFFECT OF SULPHUR DIOXIDE ON PROBIOTIC AND PATHOGENIC BACTERIA OF THE HUMAN GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Co-supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2017/09/01 - 2018/05/31 | Evaluation of the potential of wineries lignocelulosic residues as biomass for biorefineries and production of second-generation
ethanol and nanocellulose
Supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2017/09/01 - 2018/05/31 | Evaluation of the prebiotic potential of insect flours
Co-supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Reading College, United Kingdom |
2018 - 2018 | VALORIZATION OF SUGARCANE RESIDUES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VALUE ADDED COMPOUNDS
Supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2018 - 2018 | In Vitro Impact of Tenebrio Molitor Insect Flour on Human Gut Microbiota
Co-supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2016/09/01 - 2017/05/31 | Study the effect of SO2 on bacteria (lactic acid and Bifidobacterium) of the human gastrointestinal tract
Co-supervisor
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Microbiologia Aplicada (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2014 - 2015 | Digestion of processed garlic
Co-supervisor
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Ciência Alimentar (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2014 - 2015 | Extraction of collagen from cod skins
Co-supervisor
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Ciência e Tecnologia Alimentar (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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2014 - 2015 | Valorisation of rooster combs by extraction of collagen and hyaluronic acid and development of biomedical products
Co-supervisor
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Engenharia Alimentar (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
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Association member
Society Organization name | Role | |
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2012/06 - Current | Student and Fellows Association of ISAPP (International Scientific Association for Probiotic and Prebiotics) | |
2007/11 - Current | Sociedade Portuguesa de Microbiologia |
Evaluation committee
Activity description Role |
Institution / Organization | Funding entity | |
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2017 - Current | Eureka expert services: - Eurostars proposals evaluation - Independent expert for Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) to evaluate Grand Solution Application(s). - INNOWWIDE to evaluate INNOWWIDE Call 2 Viability Assessment Projects. |
Other jury / evaluation
Activity description | Institution / Organization | |
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2018 - Current | PhD Plans and thesis Reviewer (University of Minho/ Universidade Católica do Porto) | |
2019 - 2020 | Reviewer of EiTFood Call 2020/ 2021 Panel of Circular Economy June 2020 Independent expert for the EIT Food COVID-19 Rapid Response Call – Innovation, Improved Nutrition/ Immunoboost Panel | |
2019 - 2019 | Assistant of EIT Food IVZW as an independent expert, "Food4Health", a specific Call for Proposal co-sponsored by EIT Food and EIT Health - Using indicators to influence consumer behaviour and prevent pre-disease through food and lifestyle-related interventions. The Food4Health project ‘STOP MetSyn’ (sustainable tackling of pre-metabolic syndrome) intended to deliver methods, tools and a strategy to tackle the pre-metabolic syndrome in Europe. |
Distinctions
Other distinction
2006 | Bolsa de viagem
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal
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2004 | Prémio monetário por concurso internacional para participação no curso “Alimentos funcionais” pela ABS - Escola de pós-graduações
(Helsínquia, Finlândia)
ABS - Escola de pós-graduações (Helsínquia, Finlândia), Portugal
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