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Catarina Simões graduated in Nutritional Sciences in 2007 from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto and completed the PhD in Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki in 2014. Catarina Simões is currently Assistant professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University Fernando Pessoa and Adjunct Coordinator BSc. Nutrition Sciences. She is also Researcher at CIBIO-Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources . In her professional activities interacted with 53 collaborator(s) co-authorship of scientific papers.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Catarina D Simões
Gender
Female

Citation names

  • Simões, Catarina D.
  • Simões, Catarina

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
C418-AE5B-96D3
ORCID iD
0000-0002-4213-8951

Email addresses

  • catarinasimoes@ufp.edu.pt (Professional)
  • catarinadsimoes@gmail.com (Personal)

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences - Health Sciences - Nutrition, Dietetics
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Microbiology
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Education
Degree Classification
2024/04
Concluded
 Sensory Science: Conducting tests (Especialização pós-licenciatura)
University of California Davis, United States
2020/05 - 2020/07
Concluded
 Best Practices in Digital Education for Teachers (Outros)
ie Foundation, Spain
2008/05/15 - 2014/01/13
Concluded
 PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Major in Biotechnology
Helsingin Yliopisto, Finland
"Dietary Effects on Human Gut Microbiota" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2002/09/01 - 2007/10/17
Concluded
 Nutritional Sciences (Licenciatura)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Portugal
"Development of an oat pre-fermented food matrix with immobilized probiotic bacteria." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 16 out of 20
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2020/03 - Current Researcher (Research) Universidade do Porto Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Portugal
2014/09 - 2015/08 Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
2013/01 - 2013/09 Postdoc (Research) Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Portugal
2008/05 - 2012/06 Researcher (Research) Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy, Finland
2011/04 - 2011/05 Visiting Researcher (Research) University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, United Kingdom

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/09 - Current Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade Fernando Pessoa Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Atlântica Escola Universitária de Ciências Empresariais Saúde Tecnologias e Engenharia, Portugal

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/11 - Current Adjunct Coordinator BSc. Nutrition Sciences Universidade Fernando Pessoa Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2014/07 - 2015/07 KLEAR - Knowledge and tools for safety, quality and competitiveness in the food chain.
NORTE-07-0124-FEDER-000052.
Researcher
Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
 European Regional Development Fund

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded

Other

Designation Funders
2020/09 - 2023/07/31 An Interdisciplinary Training on EU Security, Resilience and Sustainability - A Simulation Supported Massive Open Online Course
2020-1-HU01-KA203-078719
Researcher
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
 European Comission
Ongoing
2019 - 2021 Algastraw - Agar-based edible straws (Finalist Project, Born from Knowledge Ideas 2020, Agência Nacional de Inovação)
-
Researcher
Universidade Fernando Pessoa Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
Concluded
2013/01 - 2013/08 Adaptation of commensal bacteria to the mammalian gut.
PTDC/BIA-EVF/118075/2010
Post-doc Fellow
Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2011 - 2013 Molecular Targets Open for Regulation by the gut flora – New Avenues for improved Diet to Optimize European health (TORNADO)
FP7-KBBE-222720
Other
Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy, Finland
 European Commission Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development
Concluded
2008 - 2010 Utilisation of fibres and prebiotics in the improvement of the stability of health-promoting microbes.
40076/06
Other
Tekes - Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation
Concluded
2006 - 2007 CHEESAROMA - Identification and characterization of volatile compounds associated with the prime sensorial characteristics of traditional sheep cheeses.
POCI/CVT/60794/2004
Other
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. João Casqueira Cardoso; Simões, Catarina D.; Ramos, Cláudia Toriz; Marsai, Viktor. "Humanitarian Aid, Food Security". In Security, Resilience and Sustainability of the European Union. Hungary: Ludovika University Press, 2023.
    Published
  2. Sarmento, A. ; Simões, Catarina D.. "Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Chronic Intestinal Inflammation". In Comprehensive Gut Microbiota, edited by Maria Glibetic, 423-441. Elsevier, 2022.
    Published • 10.1016/b978-0-12-819265-8.00057-7
  3. Gomes, Ligia Maria da Silva Rebelo; Silva, Cláudia; Simões, Catarina D.. "Demystifying Emulsifiers as Additives through Molecular Gastronomy: A Contribution to Rise Consumer’s Sovereignty". In Food Additives. 2021.
    Published • 10.5772/intechopen.96743
Conference abstract
  1. Clemente, Paula; Simões, Catarina D.; Ferreira, Raquel; Valente, Ana. "Avaliação qualitativa de ementas escolares do 1º ciclo na região da grande Lisboa.". Paper presented in XVIII Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação, Porto, 2019.
    Accepted
  2. Passos, Andreia; Jorge, Paula; Tallon, Eduardo; Simões, Catarina D.; Domingues, Catarina S; Valente, Ana. "Saúde oral e risco nutricional em idosos de centros comunitários de Oeiras.". Paper presented in XVIII Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação, Porto, 2019.
    Accepted
  3. Faria, Catia; Valente, Ana; Alves, Emília; Simões, Catarina D.. "Identificação de dificuldades parentais na alimentação da crianças dos 6 meses aos 3 anos.". Paper presented in XVII Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação, Lisbon, 2018.
    Accepted
  4. Simões, Catarina D.; Maukonen, J.; Saarela, M.. "Habitual dietary intake is associated with the fecal microbiota composition of monozygotic twins.". Paper presented in XVII Congress of Food and Nutrition, Lisbon, Portugal, 2013.
  5. Simões, Catarina D.; Maukonen, J.; Saarela, M.. "Nutritional intake affects the gut microbiota of Finnish monozygotic twins.". Paper presented in Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease., Cambridge, 2012.
Conference poster
  1. Simões, Catarina D.. "Avaliação qualitativa de ementas escolares do 1º ciclo na região da grande Lisboa.". Paper presented in XVIII Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação, 2019.
  2. Simões, Catarina D.. "Saúde oral e risco nutricional em idosos de centros comunitários de Oeiras.". Paper presented in XVIII Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação, 2019.
  3. Faria, Cátia; Valente, Ana; Alves, Emília; Simões, Catarina D.. "Dificuldades parentais na alimentação de crianças dos 6 meses aos 3 anos". Paper presented in XVII Congress of Food and Nutrition, Lisbon, Portugal, 2018.
  4. Simões, Catarina D.; Fontes AL; Rodríguez-Alcalá LM; Gomes AMP. "Molecular detection of linoleate isomerase gene in lactic acid bacteria and associated CLA production". Paper presented in 40th FEBS Congress, Berlin, Germany, 2015.
  5. Maukonen, Johanna; Simões, Catarina D.; Kaprio, J.; Rissanen, A; Pietiläinen, KH; Saarela, M.. "Microbiological analysis of the Finnish Twin Cohort". Paper presented in 5th Finnish Gut Day, 2011.
  6. Simões, Catarina D.; Maukonen, Johanna; Kaprio, J.; Rissanen, A; Pietiläinen, KH. "Effect of the nutritional intake on the gut microbiota of monozygotic twins.". Paper presented in 5th Finnish Gut Day, Helsinki, Finland, 2011.
  7. Simões, Catarina D.; Maukonen, Johanna; Klemetti, J; Kolho, K-L; Varalla, O; Saarela, M.. "Quantification of intestinal bacterial groups shows differences between paediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease and healthy children.". Paper presented in 1st Workshop European Network for Gastrointestinal Health Research: Current Challenges in Gastrointestinal Health Research, Braga, Portugal., 2011.
  8. Simões, Catarina D.; Alakomi HL; Maukonen J; Saarela M. "Expression of clpL1 and clpL2 in Lactobacillus rhamnosus VTT E-97800 after exposure to acid and heat stress treatments". Paper presented in International Scientific Conference: Probiotics and Prebiotics, Kosice, Slovakia, 2010.
Journal article
  1. Joana MENDES; Catarina D SIMÕES; Joana O MARTINS; Ana S SOUSA. "Inflammatory bowel disease and sarcopenia: a focus on muscle strength – narrative review". Arquivos de Gastroenterologia 60 3 (2023): https://doi.org/10.1590/s0004-2803.230302023-45.
    10.1590/s0004-2803.230302023-45
  2. Clemente, Paula; Simões, Catarina; Ferreira, Raquel; Valente, Ana. "Qualitative Evaluation of School Menus of 1st Cycle Students in Private and Public Schools in the Greater Lisbon Region". EC Nutrition 17 12 (2022): 5-12.
    Open access • Accepted
  3. Catarina D. Simões; Marta Maganinho; Ana S. Sousa. "FODMAPs, inflammatory bowel disease and gut microbiota: updated overview on the current evidence". European Journal of Nutrition (2022): https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-021-02755-1.
    10.1007/s00394-021-02755-1
  4. Neves, Marta; Narciso, L; Simões, Catarina D.; Valente, Ana. "[Perception of health status, body image and implementation difficulties of food plan in type 2 diabetics.]". Revista Portuguesa de Endocrinologia Diabetes e Metabolismo 15 1 (2020): 21-28.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.26497/ao190044
  5. Gomes, L.R.; Simões, C.D.; Silva, C.. "Demystifying thickener classes food additives though molecular gastronomy". International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science 22 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85092313358&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijgfs.2020.100262
  6. Lage, Joana; Simões, Catarina D; Combadão, Jaime; Silva, Alda Pereira da; Valente, Ana. "Avaliação do risco nutricional em idosos utentes de um centro de saúde de lisboa". Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição 14 (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.21011/apn.2017.1402.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.21011/apn.2018.1402
  7. Fontes AL; Pimentel LL; Simões CD; Gomes AMP; Rodríguez-Alcalá LM. "Evidences and perspectives in the utilization of CLNA isomers as bioactive compounds in foods.". Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 57 12 (2017): 2611-2622. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/27222914.
    Published • 10.1080/10408398.2015.1063478
  8. Simões, Catarina (C418-AE5B-96D3); Rodríguez-Alcalá LM; Gomes, Ana. "Molecular detection of linoleate isomerase gene in lactic acid bacteria and associated CLA production". FEBS Journal 282 Suppl 1 (2015): 231-232. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/febs.13339.
    Published • 10.1111/febs.13339
  9. Simões, Catarina D.. "Effect of Diet on the Human Large Intestinal Microbiota". Nutrícias 23 (2014):
  10. Simões CD; Maukonen J; Scott KP; Virtanen KA; Pietiläinen KH; Saarela M. "Impact of a very low-energy diet on the fecal microbiota of obese individuals.". European Journal of Nutrition 53 6 (2014): 1421-1426. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/24378982.
    Published • 10.1007/s00394-013-0645-0
  11. Simões CD; Maukonen J; Kaprio J; Rissanen A; Pietiläinen KH; Saarela M. "Habitual dietary intake is associated with stool microbiota composition in monozygotic twins.". The Journal of nutrition (2013): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/23343669.
    10.3945/jn.112.166322
  12. Maukonen J; Simões C; Saarela M. "The currently used commercial DNA-extraction methods give different results of clostridial and actinobacterial populations derived from human fecal samples.". FEMS microbiology ecology (2012): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/22098067.
    10.1111/j.1574-6941.2011.01257.x
  13. Simões C; Alakomi HL; Maukonen J; Saarela M. "Expression of clpL1 and clpL2 genes in Lactobacillus rhamnosus VTT E-97800 after exposure to acid and heat stress treatments or to freeze-drying.". Beneficial microbes (2010): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/21831761.
    10.3920/bm2010.0021
Manual
  1. Simões, Catarina D.; Faria, Cátia; Alves, Emília; Carvalho, Teresa; Valente, Ana. 5 questões sobre Baby-Led Weaning. Associação Portuguesa de Nutrição. 2018.
    Published
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Simões, Catarina D.. "Dietary effects on human fecal microbiota". PhD, Helsingin Yliopisto, 2013. http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/science/2013/S45.pdf.
  2. Simões, Catarina D.. "Development of an oat pre-fermented food matrix with immobilized probiotic bacteria.". Degree, Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, 2007.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/06/29 Challenges of global food security EUSecure Final meeting
Universidade Fernando Pessoa (Porto, Portugal)
2021/05/18 Estabilidade de vitaminas em suplementos alimentares. Suplementos Alimentares à base de Vitaminas e Nutrientes Minerais
Sindusfarma (São Paulo, Brazil)
2019/07/05 Human intestinal microbiota: an hidden community of friends and foes. HeartGenetics Knowledge Sharing Forum
HeartGenetics (Portugal)
2019/06/19 Food insecurity among resettled refugees. 1st International Conference on Humanitarian Action and Development
Universidade Fernando Pessoa (Porto, Portugal)
2017/06/20 Dietary modification of the human gut microbiota. EAACI Congress 2017
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) (Helsinki, Finland)
2013/05 Habitual dietary intake is associated with the fecal microbiota composition of monozygotic twins. XII Congress of Food and Nutrition
Portuguese Association of Nutrition (Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2022 - 2023/10/27 Avaliação da composição nutricional de iogurtes do mercado português
Supervisor
 Ciências da Nutrição (Degree)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2020 - 2021 The low-FODMAP diet as a dietary intervention in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a literature review
Co-supervisor
 Ciências da Nutrição (Degree)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2020 - 2021 FODMAPs in foods: Differences between food patterns and countries
Supervisor
 Ciências da Nutrição (Degree)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2020 - 2021 Impacto da ingestão de fibras alimentares na microbiota intestinal humana: o caso da inulina e amido resistente.
Supervisor
 Ciências da Nutrição (Degree)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2019 - 2020 Avaliação dos conhecimentos e práticas de higiene e segurança alimentar de manipuladores de alimentos no setor de comida de rua.
Supervisor
 Ciências da Nutrição (Degree)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2019 - 2020 Impacto das Alterações Climáticas na Qualidade de Hortofrutícolas.
Supervisor
 Ciências da Nutrição (Degree)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2018 - 2020 Má absorção de frutose: o impacto na microbiota intestinal.
Supervisor
 Ciências Farmacêuticas (Master)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2024/05/17 - 2024/05/17 Moderator - Capacity building meeting, Project RISK-E-SCAPE, "From theory to practice - improving disaster health and climate resilience".
Conference
 Project RISK-E-SCAPE, “From theory to practice - improving disaster health and climate resilience
Universidade Fernando Pessoa Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Portugal
2023/05/12 - 2023/05/12 Chair, Oral Communications Session, XXII Congress of Food and Nutrition III International Congress of Food and Nutrition.
Congress
 Nutrition in a changing world
Associação Portuguesa de Nutrição, Portugal
2021/07/14 - 2021/07/15 Participation in the competition Born from Knowledge Ideas 2020 (finalist) with the project Algastraw - Agar-based edible straws
Other
 Born from Knowledge Ideas 2020
Agência Nacional de Inovação SA, Portugal
2019/06/16 - 2019/06/17 Chair, Oral communications session, Food Security/ Segurança alimentar, 1st International Conference on Humanitarian Action and Development, Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Conference
 1st International Conference on Humanitarian Action and Development
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2019/05/16 - 2019/05/16 Moderator, Oral communications session, XVIII Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação, Associação Portuguesa de Nutrição
Congress
 XVIII Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação
Associação Portuguesa de Nutrição, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2024/06/20 BioMeDE: Biomarker and metabolomic profile of community-dwelling older adults submitted to diet and exercise interventions
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Joana Sampaio (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2023/12/07 Avaliação dos efeitos do consumo de nozes (Juglans regia L.) de origem nacional na redução de fatores de risco relacionados com doenças cardiovasculares
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Rita Soares (Other)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2023/11/03 Propriedades bioativas da Acacia dealbata e sua potencial utilização como conservante alimentar.
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Juliana Vieira (Other)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2023/10/13 Determinação do risco de perturbações do comportamento alimentar antes e após um programa de educação alimentar em alunos do ensino secundário de Vila Nova de Gaia
President of the jury
 Daniela Campelo (Other)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2023/10/12 A influência da dieta na infeção por Helicobacter pylori: revisão da literatura
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Beatriz Coelho (Other)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2023/10/10 Avaliação dos óleos essenciais da flor e da folha da Acacia dealbata como potenciais conservantes alimentares: estudo preliminar
President of the jury
 Luís Norinho (Other)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2022/07/13 Effects of a nutritional intervention poor in potentially inflammatory components in patients with Fibromyalgia.
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Rita Silva (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Portugal
2021/10/07 Probióticos como promotores de crescimento na produção animal
(Thesis) Arguer
 Ana Barbosa (Master)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2021/09/09 Probióticos e Efeitos Terapêuticos em Patologias do Sistema Nervoso Central
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Andreia Ribeiro (Master)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2018/12 Management of food allergy in the community: knowledge and practices in schools, restaurants and airplanes.
(Thesis) Arguer
 Inês Pádua (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Portugal
2014/12 Effect of dietary intake in asthma control and obesity.
(Thesis) Arguer
 Renata Barros (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2022/01 - Current European Crohn´s and Colitis Organisation
2012/06/29 - Current Ordem dos Nutricionistas
2007 - Current Associação Portuguesa de Nutrição
2009 - 2013 Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM)

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2023/10 - Current International Chair In Bioethics
Member
 Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2022/06 - Current Scientific Council, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Member
 Universidade Fernando Pessoa Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal

Conference scientific committee

Conference name Conference host
2023/05 - 2023/11 The 4th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences MDPI

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2021/05/08 - 2021/05/29 Food additives: demystifying thickeners and emulsifiers as additives through molecular gastronomy. Food additives (Curso médio) Ordem dos Biólogos, Portugal
2015/10/17 - 2015/10/17 Microbiota changes with aging. Course: Nutrition, ageing & anti-ageing: challenges and opportunities. (Especialização pós-licenciatura) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Portugal
2013/08/11 - 2013/08/16 PhD course Applied statistics with R for the agricultural, life and veterinary sciences. (Doctor) Københavns Universitet, Denmark
2012/08/10 - 2012/08/16 PhD course Applied statistics with R for the agricultural, life and veterinary sciences. (Doctor) Københavns Universitet, Denmark

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2021/03 - Current Applied Sciences (2076-3417) MDPI
Distinctions

Award

2012 Chancellor's Travel Grant, Conference, UK
Helsingin Yliopisto, Finland
2011 European Network for Gastrointestinal health Research (ENGIHR) Exchange Grant (to visit the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen, UK)
European Science Foundation, France
2010 Chancellor's Travel Grant, Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics, Kosice, Slovakia, 15-17 June 2010
Helsingin Yliopisto, Finland
2009 Student Travel Grant, PhD course at the University of Copenhagen
Finnish Graduate School on Applied Bioscience: Bioengineering, Food & Nutrition, Environment, Finland
2008 PhD Scholarship
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal