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Ana Maria Gomes is Associate Professor at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia (ESB-UCP); she currently coordinates the postgraduate course area, and is member (Vice-President) of the Management Board of Integralar - Knowledge division (PortugalFoods) in representation of ESB-UCP. She completed her BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Coimbra in 1990, and her PhD degree in Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology) at ESB-UCP in 1999. She is leading the Nutrition and Health Lab at CBQF, where her research targets advances in the areas of Probiotics; Prebiotics; Functional Foods - added-value and sustainability; Valorization of marine resources; Bioactive lipids characterization and biological validation; Microencapsulation; Human nutrition, microbiome and health.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
… → 1999
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FERDINAND: Fish-dERiveD Innovative ageNts As Novel therapeutics for carDiometabolic diseases
Machado, M. (PI), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Costa, E. (Researcher) & Sousa, S. (Researcher)
2/10/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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SUNRISE: Smart Use of SuNlight Radiation for Innovative and SustainablE Cooking
Silva, C. L. M. (PI), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Araújo, A. C. (Researcher), Farrokhi, M. (Researcher), Brandão, T. R. S. (Researcher) & Gomes, A. M. (Researcher)
2/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Pep2Coat: Bifunctional edible coatings for food preservation: antimicrobial peptides-producing probiotics as a sustainable strategy to enhance food safety and human health
Barbosa, J. C. (PI), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Machado, D. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. (Researcher), Melo, A. (Researcher) & Caetano, T. (Researcher)
2/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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GABAPAID: Food matrices enriched in Gamma-AminoButyric Acid and Probiotics as innovAtive therapeutic solution for anxIety Disorders
Machado, D. (PI), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. C. (Researcher) & Vedor, R. (Researcher)
2/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Bridges4Health: Building Bridges for Future Health
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Bexiga, M. G. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher) & Martins, A. P. (Researcher)
1/04/25 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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Advancing solar cooking: challenges, innovations, and future directions
Araújo, A. C., Gomes, A., Rodrigues, P. M. & Silva, C. L. M., Sept 2025, In: Energy Nexus. 19, 14 p., 100521.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Bioactive profile, bioaccessibility and antioxidant activity of diatoms: a comparative study
Rocha, H. R., Coelho, M., Coelho, N., Morais, R. M. S. C., Pintado, M. E. & Gomes, A. M., Apr 2025, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Biochemical composition and functional application of enzyme-assisted extracts from leaves of Cannabis sativa L.
Januskevice, V., Gomes, A. M., Sousa, S., Cesoniene, L., Streimikyte, P., Viskelis, P. & Urbonaviciene, D., Jul 2025, In: FEBS Open Bio. 15, S2, p. 197-197 1 p., P-28-036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Breaking the silica barrier: optimising carotenoid extraction from diatoms
Rocha, H. R., Coelho, M., Sousa, S., Morais, R. M. S. C., Pintado, M. E. & Gomes, A. M., Oct 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Breaking the silica barrier: optimising carotenoid extraction from diatoms
Rocha, H. R., Coelho, M., Sousa, S., Morais, R. M. S. C., Pintado, M. & Gomes, A. M., Oct 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Prizes
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Desenvolvimento de um iogurte com lípidos bioativos para prevenção da obesidade
Machado, M. (Recipient), Gomes, A. M. (Recipient) & Pintado, M. M. (Recipient), 2021
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Editor's Choice Article "Carotenoids Diet: Digestion, Gut Microbiota Modulation, and Inflammatory Diseases" by Nutrients Journal
Rocha, H. R. (Recipient), Coelho, M. (Recipient), Gomes, A. M. (Recipient) & Pintado, M. M. (Recipient), Aug 2025
Prize: Honorary award
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NEWFOOD 2020 1st prize award
Nova, P. (Recipient), Gomes, A. M. (Recipient), Martins, A. P. (Recipient) & Freitas, A. C. (Recipient), 2020
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Activities
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Implementação do Facereader: Estudo piloto / Implementation of Facereader: A Pilot Study
Bernardes Silva, S. (Supervisor), Brandão, T. R. S. (Main Examiner) & Gomes, A. M. (President of Jury)
16 Jul 2025Activity: Examination
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1st International Congress on Algae Biotechnology
Rocha, H. R. (Participant), Coelho, M. (Participant), Coelho, N. (Participant), Morais, R. M. S. C. (Participant), Pintado, M. M. (Participant) & Gomes, A. M. (Participant)
10 Apr 2025 → 11 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Encontro Ciência 2025
Rocha, H. R. (Participant), Coelho, M. (Participant), Coelho, N. (Participant), Morais, R. M. S. C. (Participant), Pintado, M. M. (Participant) & Gomes, A. M. (Participant)
Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL CHOCOLATE INCORPORATING AKKERMANSIA MUCINIPHILA: THE ROLE OF CACAO POWDER
Vedor, R. (Speaker), Machado, D. (Speaker), Barbosa, J. C. (Speaker), Andrade, J. C. (Speaker) & Gomes, A. M. (Speaker)
15 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Development and characterization of a novel probiotic germinated quinoa ice cream: nutritional, functional and biological validation
Gomes, A. M. (Supervisor), Silva, C. L. M. (Co-supervisor), Teixeira, J. A. (Co-supervisor) & Torres, S. M. G. (Student)
12 Sept 2025Activity: Supervision
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Mares de vida: sustentabilidade e inovação para um futuro melhor
28/09/24
1 Media contribution
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História, Atualidade e Futuro: 30 anos a criar valor para a sociedade
24/11/22
1 Media contribution
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Investigadores criam novos produtos com cereais africanos para prevenir doenças
Vila-Real, C., Pinto, E., Gomes, A. M. & Martins, A. S. P. D. P.
17/05/17
1 item of Media coverage
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