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Biography
Graduate of Escola Superior de Biotecnologia (ESB) of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) with a B.Sc. in Food Engineering (1990) and a PhD in Biotechnology (1995). Paula Teixeira is Associate Professor in Food Microbiology at ESB-UCP and lead of the CBQF research group Food & Nutrition. She has held a number of coordination positions at the ESB-UCP, including Coordinator of Pos-graduation Course in Food safety from (2002 – present) and Coordinator of Masters Course in Food Innovation (2007-present). Paula Teixeira has participated in and led a large number of research projects in the area of Food Microbiology/Food Safety. She has been author/co-author of several book chapters and more than 240 original articles in peer reviewed journals (index h= 48) and given many more public presentations. Paula Teixeira supervised several externally funded research fellowships, as well as 17 and >50 successfully concluded PhD and Master thesis, respectively. She is actually supervising/co-supervising 8 PhD, 2 Pos-doc students and several master students. She has been Editor of International Journal of Food Microbiology and Associate Editor of Frontiers in Food Microbiology, Member of the Editorial Board of Food Microbiology and of Journal of Food Protection.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
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):
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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PopGenListeria: Population genomics of the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in the context of food safety and One Health
Teixeira, P. (PI)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/10/25 → 29/09/28
Project: Research
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BIO-K: Desenvolvimento de Culturas Liofilizadas de Kombucha para Aplicação Industrial
Teixeira, P. (PI), Barbosa, J. (Researcher), Hogg, T. (Researcher) & Oliveira, M. (Researcher)
1/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Innovation
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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), Tavaria, F. K. (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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CONTARGET: Kit for concentrating and detecting a target bacterial strain in a sample, methods, products and uses thereof
Teixeira, P. (PI)
16/11/24 → 15/11/27
Project: Innovation
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CATALYSE: Catalysing scientific innovation into food safety action
Teixeira, P. (CoPI), Cortez, J. (CoPI) & Fonseca, D. R. (Researcher)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Using consumer acceptance to guide microbial thresholds for the shelf life of fresh chicken breasts
Langsrud, S., Joy, A. A., Silva, B. N., Berget, I., Teixeira, P., Monteiro, M. J. P., Szakos, D., Kasza, G., Garder, M. Ø., Fagerlund, A., Jensen, M. R., Måge, I., Almli, V. L. & Moen, B., Jan 2027, In: Food Microbiology. 141, 11 p., 105226.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Active bio-based packaging for fresh-cut melon: antimicrobial efficacy and zinc migration of nanocellulose/ZnO nanocomposite films
Mendes, A. R., Silva, F. A. G. S., Mena, C., Silva, F., Silva, C. L. M., Teixeira, P. & Poças, F., 1 Oct 2026, In: Food Control. 188, 12 p., 112219.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An in-depth analysis of the core microbiota of Tenebrio molitor: a comprehensive evaluation of its influences and significance for food safety
Carvalho, T. B. D., Teixeira, P. & Barbosa, J. B., Jun 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Development and implementation of a game-based educational tool for microbiological risk awareness in Tenebrio molitor production
Carvalho, T. B. D., Teixeira, P. & Barbosa, J. B., 1 Jun 2026, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Fermentates as promising microbial solutions to enhance the shelf life of sliced meat analogues
Barbosa, J. B., Ventura, R., Albuquerque, J., Carvalho, T. B. D., Oliveira, M., Bessa, B., Carneiro, L., Rezende, L., Gomes, J., Soares, L., Cruz, I., Carvalho, F., Zuliani, V. & Teixeira, P., 1 Jun 2026, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Bacterial diversity of floating treatment wetland, hydroponic systems and germinated seeds
Teixeira, A. M. (Contributor), Teixeira, P. (Contributor) & Manaia, C. (Contributor), National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 30 May 2025
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bioproject/PRJNA1269962/
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Using consumer acceptance to guide microbial thresholds for the shelf life of fresh chicken breasts
Langsrud, S. (Creator), Joy, A. A. (Data Collector), Silva, B. N. (Data Collector), Berget, I. (Data Curator), Teixeira, P. (Data Collector), Monteiro, M. J. (Data Collector), Szakos, D. (Data Collector), Garder, M. (Data Collector), Fagerlund, A. (Data Collector), Jensen, M. (Data Collector), Måge, I. (Data Curator), Almli, V. (Data Curator) & Moen, B. (Data Collector), Zenodo, 27 Apr 2026
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Prizes
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2nd award in the Mentorship Program Comendador Arménio Miranda (1000Eur Funding)
Moreira, I. A. (Recipient), Barbosa, J. I. B. (Recipient) & Teixeira, P. (Recipient), 2020
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2nd place at 4th edition of the “Circular Economy: Make It Happen” conference
Magalhães, D. (Recipient), Viuda-Martos, M. (Recipient), Pérez-Álvarez, J. A. (Recipient), Teixeira, P. (Recipient) & Pintado, M. M. (Recipient), Oct 2024
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EIT Health EIT Jumpstarter
Maciel, C. (Recipient), Sousa, S. (Recipient) & Teixeira, P. (Recipient), 6 Dec 2024
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Food Fab Lab
Maciel, C. (Recipient), Sousa, S. (Recipient) & Teixeira, P. (Recipient), 3 Jul 2024
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Poster distinguished with an honorable mention by the panel of judges (Development of alternative "clean label" proposals to the use of preservatives and other additives in meat products in Dare2Change, Porto, Portugal)
Carvalho, T. B. D. (Recipient), Komora, N. (Recipient), Barbosa, J. I. B. (Recipient) & Teixeira, P. (Recipient), Mar 2023
Prize: Honorary award
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An alternative analytical method based on sequential injection analysis for the determination of nitrites and nitrates in processed meats
Ribas, T. (Supervisor), Teixeira, P. (Supervisor) & Sousa, C. (Student)
2026 → …Activity: Supervision
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Characterization of the role of the RNA chaperone Hfq in the human pathogen Listeria monocytogenes
Teixeira, P. (Main Examiner)
8 Jan 2026Activity: Examination
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Modulation of Chicken Meat Spoilage Microbiota by Fermentates during Chilled Storage
Silva, B. N. (Speaker), Heir, E. (Speaker), Moen, B. (Speaker), Åsli, A. W. (Speaker) & Teixeira, P. (Speaker)
Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Evaluating the Biomaterials Sterilization efficacy
Bernardes, B. (Supervisor), Fonseca, D. R. (Supervisor), Teixeira, P. (Supervisor) & Oliveira, A. L. (Supervisor)
Feb 2026 → 22 Jun 2026Activity: Supervision
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Evaluation of the influence of the stages of the FRULACT production process on microbial development in fruit and cereal preparations, based on variations in temperature, nutritional composition, and physicochemical parameters
Teixeira, P. (Supervisor), Brandão, T. R. S. (Examiner), Saraiva, J. M. A. (Main Examiner), Teixeira, J. A. (Main Examiner) & Vasconcelos, I. (President of Jury)
13 Nov 2025Activity: Examination
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Vai nascer uma Comunidade de Prática em Segurança Alimentar
6/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Vai nascer uma Comunidade de Prática em Segurança Alimentar
5/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Investigadores na Primeira Pessoa
Sousa, R., Amado, J. N., Pais, S., Vasconcelos, M., Sobral, F., Queiroz, B. M., Alves, P., Oliveira, A. L., Soares, D., Faria, G., Freitas, P., Costa, P., Teixeira, P., Veríssimo, L., Carvalho, J., Silva, M. D. C., Festas, C., Gonçalves, R., Rodrigues, P., Cunha, C., Pinto, J., Botelho, C., Vieira, E., Pintado, M., Dias, P., Ribeiro, R. & Manaia, C.
23/02/22
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