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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)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2/10/25 → 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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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)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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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SINFONIA: Sustainable Agroecosystems, Food Innovation, and Artistic Practices for Climate Adaptation
Pinto, E. (PI), Bexiga, M. G. (CoPI), Costa, P. R. (CoPI), Morais, A. M. M. B. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Martins, A. P. (Researcher), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Researcher), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher), Manaia, C. (Researcher), Kekhasharú Tavaria, F. (Researcher), Vaz-Moreira, I. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. C. (Researcher), Botelho, J. (Researcher), Machado, M. (Researcher), Barbosa, M. I. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher), Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Duarte, R. (Researcher), Mesquita, R. (Researcher), Magalhães, R. (Researcher), Sousa, S. (Researcher), Pereira, S. (Researcher), Ribas, T. (Researcher), Brandão, T. R. S. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Costa, T. (Researcher), Baltazar, A. (Researcher), Sá, C. (Researcher), Ribas, D. (Researcher), Castro, L. (Researcher), Revez, M. J. (Researcher), Carvalho, J. V. (Researcher), Natálio, C. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher), Leitão, A. (Researcher), Barbosa Pereira, J. (Project Manager), Machado, A. M. (Fellow), Almeida, D. (Fellow), Salgueiro Maia, I. (Fellow), Medeiros, J. (Researcher), Osorio, J. (Fellow), Pinto, J. (Researcher), Gueidão, M. (Fellow), Castro, N. G. C. D. O. E. (Fellow), Marçal, S. (Fellow) & Costa, T. M. (Fellow)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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Accessibility of arthospira phenolic compounds extracted by microwave-assisted extraction
Ludoški, S., Gomes, A. M., Pintado, M. E. & Coelho, M. C., Apr 2026, 14th biennial international conference on simulation and modelling in the food and bio-industry, FOODSIM'2026. Impe, J. F. M. V. & Polańska, M. E. (eds.). EUROSIS-ETI, p. 34-36 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Bioinformatic insights into the carotenoids’ role in gut microbiota dynamics
Rocha, H. R., Ribeiro, P., Rodrigues, P. M., Gomes, A. M., Pintado, M. & Coelho, M. C., 20 Jan 2026, In: Nutrients. 18, 2, 19 p., 330.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can broad bean (Vicia faba) and white lupin (Lupinus albus) flours serve as carbon sources to support probiotic growth?
Vieira, E., Vasconcelos, M. W. & Gomes, A. M., Jan 2026, In: Electronic Journal of Biotechnology. 79, 8 p., 100697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cocoa as a functional food ingredient: targeting lactobacillus for potential prebiotic activity
Vedor, R., Soares, I., Machado, D., Andrade, J. C. & Gomes, A. M., May 2026, p. 1-3. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Economia circular à mesa: desenvolvimento de snack funcional desidratado a partir de farinhas de batata-doce e bagaço de maçã
Soares, I., Machado, D., Vedor, R., Duarte, M., Orvalho, T., Alves, M. & Gomes, A. M., May 2026, p. 1-3. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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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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From Fruit Waste to Functional Ingredient: Evaluating the Prebiotic and Bioactive Potential of Orange Pulp
Ribeiro, M. (Student), Fidalgo, G. (Student), Campos, R. (Student), Machado, D. (Supervisor), Vedor, R. (Co-supervisor) & Gomes, A. M. (Co-supervisor)
Feb 2026 → Jun 2026Activity: Supervision
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Less Waste, More Nutrition - Circular Innovation in Dehydrated Products
Orvalho, T. (Speaker), Soares, I. (Speaker), Machado, D. (Speaker) & Gomes, A. M. (Speaker)
14 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Development and Characterisation of a Freeze-Dried Snack based on Broccoli Stalk Powder
Soares, I. (Student), Machado, D. (Co-supervisor) & Gomes, A. M. (Supervisor)
2 Mar 2026Activity: Supervision
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Upcycling ‘Ugly’ Fruit: In Vitro Assessment of Plum Pulp Prebiotic and bioactive potential
Fonseca, M. L. (Student), Batalha, C. (Student), Machado, D. (Supervisor), Vedor, R. (Co-supervisor) & Gomes, A. M. (Co-supervisor)
Feb 2026 → Jun 2026Activity: Supervision
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Estudo Nutricional de Gamas específicas de marca própria face ao mercado
Barbosa, J. C. (Main Examiner), Delgado, M. T. F. D. (Supervisor) & Gomes, A. M. (President of Jury)
17 Mar 2026Activity: Examination
Press/Media
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Mares de vida: sustentabilidade e inovação para um futuro melhor
28/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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História, Atualidade e Futuro: 30 anos a criar valor para a sociedade
24/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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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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