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Marta Fernandez Cunha is a PhD student in Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biotechnology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology-Geology and a Master's in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, and Bioentrepreneurship from the University of Minho. Since 2021, Marta has been a researcher at the Bioactives and Bioproducts Research Laboratory at the CBQF. Marta has been involved in the international project "FISHMUC" in collaboration with Macau, through which she has published research articles and presented her findings at international conferences. She also completed a one-month internship in Macau, further expanding her research experience. Her PhD work focuses on discovering novel bioactive molecules, using nature as an inspiring model. Through her research, she aims to expand shared knowledge within the scientific community and contribute to enhancing public health. Her various research interests cover Health Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Microbiology, Bioproducts, and Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Products.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Production and validation of Opuntia ficus-indica derived cosmeceuticals, University of Minho
Award Date: 26 Oct 2020
Bachelor, Biology-Geology, University of Minho
Award Date: 8 Sept 2017
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Projects
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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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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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New peptides from the mucus of halobatrachus didactylus, extract from the mucus of halobatrachus didactylus and uses thereof
Coscueta, E. R. (Inventor), Pintado, M. M. E. (Inventor), Cunha, M. F. D. (Inventor), Brassesco, M. E. (Inventor), Almada, F. J. (Inventor) & Gonçalves, D. M. (Inventor), 2 Jul 2025, (Submitted) IPC No. PCT/IB2023/062260, C07K7/06 2006.1, C07K7/08 2006.1, C07K14/46 2006.1, European Patent Office, Patent No. EP 23837399.7, 2 Jul 2025, Priority date 5 Dec 2022, Priority No. PT118365Research output: Patent
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Bioaccessibility of novel bioactive peptides from the body mucus of the Lusitanian Toadfish Halobatrachus didactylus using an in vitro digestion model
Fernandez Cunha, M., Coscueta, E. R., Brassesco, M. E., Almada, F., Gonçalves, D. & Pintado, M., Apr 2024, p. 214-215. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Bioaccessibility of novel bioactive peptides from the body mucus of the Lusitanian Toadfish Halobatrachus didactylus using an in vitro digestion model
Fernandez Cunha, M., Coscueta, E. R., Brassesco, M. E., Almada, F., Gonçalves, D. & Pintado, M., 9 Apr 2024, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Methods for the collection of fish mucus: a systematic review
Cunha, M. F., Coscueta, E. R., Brassesco, M. E., Almada, F., Gonçalves, D. & Pintado, M., 2024, In: Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture. 32, 2, p. 334-368 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (Scopus)1088 Downloads
Prizes
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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
Activities
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Semana Aberta 2024
Cunha, M. F. (Participant)
10 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Sustainable Bioprospecting and Circular Economy Approach: Fractionation and Identification of Bioactive Peptides from Lusitanian Toadfish (Halobatrachus didactylus) Mucus
Cunha, M. F. (Speaker)
25 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Dia Internacional do Microrganismo 2023
Cunha, M. F. D. (Participant)
15 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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University of Saint Joseph
Cunha, M. F. D. (Student)
10 Jun 2023 → 25 Jun 2023Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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University of Saint Joseph
Coscueta, E. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Lecturer), Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher) & Cunha, M. F. D. (Student)
5 Jun 2023 → 9 Jun 2023Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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BioUpCycle Project wins “visibility pack” from the empowering women in agrifood portugal programme
Boas, A. M. V., Magalhães, D., Coelho, M., Cunha, M. & Sousa, S.
28/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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BioUpCycle wins YOUAREIN Business Game 2025 European competition
Magalhães, D., Vilas-Boas, A. M., Coelho, M. C., Cunha, M. & Sousa, A. S.
7/05/25
1 item of Media coverage
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CBQF research featured on the cover of Marine Drugs
Cunha, M., Coscueta, E., Brassesco, M. E. & Pintado, M.
25/02/25
1 item of Media coverage
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A Católica no Porto e a Ciência: o universo da investigação
Vieira, E., Coscueta, E., Pintado, M., Brassesco, M. E., Cunha, M., Cunha, C., Lourenço, A., Gonçalves, R., Rodrigues, V., Mota, F., Cunha, M., Dias, R., Coelho, S., Oliveira-Silva, P., Alves, P. & Manaia, C.
24/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
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