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Biography
Dr. Ezequiel Coscueta, an Assistant Researcher at the Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF) and an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Biotechnology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina, and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina. His expertise spans green chemistry, peptidomics, and nanotechnology, with special emphasis on the food and nutraceutical sectors.
As the Principal Investigator of the gBIOT project, Dr. Ezequiel Coscueta leads groundbreaking research in biotechnological solutions for intestinal health. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to various book chapters, focusing on bioactive ingredients, valorization of agri-food by-products, and biotechnological applications. His work has resulted in one granted patent and three provisional patent applications.
Beyond his academic and research commitments, Dr. Ezequiel Coscueta is actively involved in volunteer work, participating in multiple professional associations, and leading different working groups. This dedication is always carried with a commitment to spreading knowledge in the community and promoting the ideas of sustainability and the circular economy. He also devotes time to education, supervising doctoral and master's students, and contributes as a guest editor to journals such as Molecules and Catalysts, contributing to the growth and dissemination of scientific knowledge in his field.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Development of alternative processes for detoxification of soy products, Universidad Nacional de Rosario
1 Apr 2014 → 19 Feb 2018
Award Date: 19 Feb 2018
Master, Functional and expression studies of plant transcription factors of the TCP family, AtTCP15 and AtTCP16, Universidad Nacional del Litoral
Mar 2006 → May 2013
Award Date: 17 May 2013
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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gBiOT: Nutraceutical biopolymeric-biocatalytic microbot against gut inflammatory disorders
Coscueta, E. (PI), Pintado, M. M. (CoPI), Machado, M. (Researcher), Coelho, M. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Researcher), Sousa, C. (Researcher), Magalhães, A. (Researcher) & Santos Matos, R. D. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/03/23 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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microHEROS: Microbots for gastrointestinal health: targeting helicobacter pylori infection and ROS imbalance
Coscueta, E. (PI)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/11/24 → 31/10/30
Project: Research
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GastroCure: Bioactive Soybean and Cruciferous extracts towards application in gastrointestinal disorders: development, characterization and delivery
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Coscueta, E. (CoPI), Reis, C. A. (CoPI), Coscueta, E. (Researcher) & Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Researcher)
1/07/18 → 28/02/22
Project: Research
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FISHMUC: Bioactive properties of external mucus isolated from coastal fish of Macao and Portugal
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Coscueta, E. (CoPI), Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher) & Cunha, M. F. (Scholarship holder)
1/06/21 → 30/11/24
Project: Research
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PROSPER: Sustainable PRedictive mOdelS for Protein recovERy and their application in the development of functional hydrogels
Campos, D. (PI), Cortez, J. (Researcher), García, R. G. (Researcher) & Coscueta, E. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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Phenylethyl isothiocyanate: a bioactive agent for gastrointestinal health
Coscueta, E. R., Sousa, A. S., Reis, C. A. & Pintado, M. M., 1 Feb 2022, In: Molecules. 27, 3, 12 p., 794.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Production of soy protein concentrate with the recovery of bioactive compounds: from destruction to valorization
Coscueta, E. R., Pellegrini-Malpiedi, L., Pintado, M. M. & B. Nerli, B., 1 Apr 2023, In: Food Hydrocolloids. 137, 54 p., 108314.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enzymatic soy protein hydrolysis: a tool for biofunctional food ingredient production
Coscueta, E. R., Campos, D. A., Osório, H., Nerli, B. B. & Pintado, M., 30 Mar 2019, In: Food Chemistry: X. 1, 7 p., 100006.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Food system resilience thinking: from digital to integral
Brassesco, M. E., Pintado, M. & Coscueta, E. R., Feb 2022, In: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 102, 3, p. 887-891 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chitosan-olive oil microparticles for phenylethyl isothiocyanate delivery: optimal formulation
Coscueta, E. R., Sousa, A. S., Reis, C. A. & Pintado, M., May 2021, In: PLoS one. 16, 5, 19 p., e0248257.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile25 Citations (Scopus)61 Downloads
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MassIVE MSV000100133: effect of processing and mcrobial inoculation on the peptidomics of goat cheeses
Moraes, A. E. A. D. (Contributor), Alves, A. M. D. S. (Contributor), Rossini, B. C. (Contributor), Costa, C. N. M. (Contributor), Coscueta, E. R. (Contributor), Galland, F. A. B. (Contributor), Oliveira, J. M. C. D. (Contributor), Santos, L. D. D. (Contributor), Machado, M. (Contributor), Oliveira, M. E. G. D. (Contributor), Pintado, M. E. (Contributor) & Pacheco, M. T. B. (Contributor), MassIVE, 6 Dec 2025
DOI: 10.25345/C5B56DJ2Q
Research data
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AHTpin results for peptides identified in the filtrate of nanofiltration of Cynara cardunculus swine blood hydrolysate
Coscueta, E. R. (Contributor), Araújo-Rodrigues, H. (Contributor) & Pintado, M. E. (Contributor), Zenodo, 5 Jan 2022
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Prizes
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O microbioma oculto (“dark microbiome”)
Barbosa, J. C. (Recipient) & Coscueta, E. (Recipient), 10 Dec 2025
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2024 Annual CBQF's incentive for outstanding professional performance
Coscueta, E. (Recipient), Dec 2025
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Editor's Choice Article "Bioprospecting Bioactive Peptides in Halobatrachus didactylus Body Mucus: From In Silico Insights to Essential In Vitro Validation" for Issue Cover, by Marine Drugs Journal
Cunha, M. F. (Recipient), Coscueta, E. (Recipient), Brassesco, M. E. (Recipient), Almada, F. (Recipient), Gonçalves, D. (Recipient) & Pintado, M. M. (Recipient), Feb 2025
Prize: Honorary award
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2022 Annual CBQF's incentive for outstanding professional performance
Coscueta, E. (Recipient), Jun 2023
Prize
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2020 Annual CBQF's incentive for outstanding professional performance
Coscueta, E. (Recipient), Dec 2021
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Activities
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Identification Strategy for Protein and Peptides
Coscueta, E. (Speaker)
7 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Green and Reliability Method to Extract Phenylethyl Isothiocyanate in a circular economy approach
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Speaker), Coscueta, E. (Speaker), Sousa, S. (Speaker), Silva, I. V. M. (Speaker), Reis, C. A. (Speaker) & Pintado, M. M. (Speaker)
17 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Clean Recovery of Phenylethyl Isothiocyanate from Watercress By-Products: Optimising a Solvent-Free Extraction Approach.
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Speaker), Coscueta, E. (Speaker), Reis, C. A. (Speaker) & Pintado, M. M. (Speaker)
25 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Development of a microbot to transport active compounds with biocatalytic propulsion and neutralize ROS in the inflamed colon
Mayer, A. N. D. S. (Student), Coscueta, E. (Supervisor) & Pintado, M. M. (Co-supervisor)
1 Feb 2024 → 17 Dec 2024Activity: Supervision
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Effects of Prolonged Food Additive Intake on the Human Gut Microbiota
Fernandes, A. C. L. P. (Student), Pintado, M. M. (Supervisor), Coscueta, E. (Co-supervisor) & Campos, D. (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2023 → 14 Jan 2025Activity: Supervision
Press/Media
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CBQF researchers as invited speakers at the world’s leading conference on drug delivery technologies
28/07/25
1 item of Media coverage
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gBiOT project proposes innovative approach for gut health with micro-robotic technology
7/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Biotechnology researchers from Católica win award at the 7th edition of the “Science Communication in Microbiology” competition
17/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
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