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Biography
Junior Researcher at CBQF. Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences and B.Sc. in Biotechnology. Author of 27 publications in international journals with peers review and 6 chapter books. Invited for 4 oral presentations and accepted for over 5 oral presentations of her research work in different international conferences. Editor of 3 Special issues in high-impact international journals. She has supported at least 8 projects (3 Argentinian, 5 Portuguese and 2 European) throughout her career, highlighting her relationship as Project Manager in a European one. Her expertise was principally related to biotechnology processes, particularly in protein purification and bioactive compounds with experience in food and nutraceutical industries. Her principally interests are related to green chemistry and the circular economy approach.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Characterization of new materials for its application in the isolation and purification of macromolecules, Universidad Nacional de Rosario
1 Feb 2015 → 11 Mar 2019
Bachelor, Development of a bioseparative strategy for the production and purification of fungal catalase, Universidad Nacional de Rosario
1 Mar 2005 → 22 Aug 2014
Keywords
- S Agriculture (General)
- Functional ingredient
- By-product valorization
- QD Chemistry
- Bioactive compounds
- Enzyme isolation and purification
- Biopolymers
- Adsorption
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TransCoLab PLUS: Laboratorio Colaborativo Transfronterizo para la transición verde del sector Agroalimentario y Agroindustrial
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher) & Coscueta, E. (Researcher)
1/10/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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VIIAFOOD: Plataforma de Valorização, Industrialização e Inovação comercial para o AgroAlimentar
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Monteiro, M. J. (Researcher), Martins, A. P. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher), Hogg, C. (Researcher), Silva, C. L. M. (Researcher), Pinto, E. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Ferreira, J. (Researcher), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Researcher), Melo, A. (Researcher) & Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher)
1/10/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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STARGATE: Sensors and daTA tRaininG towards high-performance Agri-food sysTEms
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Vasconcelos, M. (CoPI), Cortez, J. (CoPI) & Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher)
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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FISHCOLBOOSTER: Development of fish collagen peptides in an integrated system to obtain high-value fractions for human nutrition, aquaculture and cosmetics
Pintado, M. M. (CoPI), Coscueta, E. (Researcher), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Researcher) & Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher)
1/10/20 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Enhancing carob flour (Ceratonia siliqua L.) for by-product utilization in food industries: carob syrup production, functional profiling and application
Vilas-Boas, A. M., Brassesco, M. E., Quintino, A. C., Medronho, B., Vieira, M. C., Brandão, T. R. S., Silva, C. L. M., Silva, B., Azevedo, M. & Pintado, M., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Food Engineering. 404, 11 p., 112767.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A full insight into the valorization of wheat by-products
Ferreira, D. M., Coscueta, E., Brassesco, M. E. & Pintado, M., 2 Apr 2025, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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A full insight into the valorization of wheat by-products
Ferreira, D. M., Coscueta, E., Brassesco, M. E. & Pintado, M., 2 Apr 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Bioprospecting bioactive peptides in halobatrachus didactylus body mucus: from in silico insights to essential in vitro validation
Cunha, M. F., Coscueta, E. R., Brassesco, M. E., Almada, F., Gonçalves, D. & Pintado, M. M., 13 Feb 2025, In: Marine Drugs. 23, 2, 25 p., 82.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CIPCA2025: X international Conference on food proteins and colloids
Coscueta, E. (Editor), Brassesco, M. E. (Editor), Machado, M. (Editor), Borges, S. (Editor), Coelho, M. (Editor), Gómez-García, R. & Campos, D., Sept 2025, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. 135 p.Research output: Book/Report › Edited book › peer-review
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Prizes
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UNESCO-TWAS Visiting Expert Programme
Brassesco, M. E. (Recipient), 17 Jun 2024
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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Universidad Católica Boliviana
Brassesco, M. E. (Lecturer)
24 Mar 2025 → 4 Apr 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Research Funding and Grants Preparation for Horizon Europe
Brassesco, M. E. (Participant), Jongebloed, P. (Organiser) & Cortez, J. (Organiser)
22 Jan 2025 → 24 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher), Costa, E. (Researcher) & Paulo, A. (Researcher)
22 Jan 2025 → 24 Jan 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Estrategias para la investigación universitaria y su enfoque en extracción de proteinas
Brassesco, M. E. (Organiser)
1 Apr 2025 → 4 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Safety Day Biotecnologia II 2025
Brassesco, M. E. (Participant)
22 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...